Contemporary Jewelry Designers Worth Knowing

Jewelry designers are the creative masterminds behind the beautiful pieces that adorn our bodies. From delicate earrings to statement necklaces, they use their skill and expertise to craft wearable works of art. If you're looking for some inspiration, here are a few of the top jewelry designers worth knowing.

PANCONESI

Before launching his namesake jewelry line in 2019, the Florentine jewelry designer Marco Panconesi sought a career in archeology. This affinity for the design sensibilities of ancient Greece and Rome has defined his creativity - his pieces, resembling reworked ancient artifacts, feature undulating shapes for movement and mismatched elements for contemporary harmony. From hoop earrings with colorful gems to rings resembling excavated treasures, Panconesi's creations redefine heritage and are intended to transcend generations.

ALMASIKA

Founder and designer Catherine Sarr celebrates global craftsmanship as a universal language that fosters connection and dialogue. With its signature aesthetic of fluid lines and organic forms inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Almasika's pieces come alive with those who wear them.

ELHANATI

Born from Orit Elhanati’s vision, the eponymous brand rewrites the rulebook of fine jewelry. Elhanati's unique heritage, a blend of Danish upbringing and Middle Eastern roots, fuels a new language of storytelling through her pieces. Using time-honored techniques and ethically sourced materials, she crafts unconventional objects of captivating beauty that defy trends and transcend the boundaries of time and space.

BLEUE BUNHAM

Bleue Burnham is a London-based jeweler brand. Burnham's work demonstrates a mastery of his craft. He's developed his own techniques for creating unique surface textures on precious metals, and his use of gemstones is equally innovative. This dedication to originality extends to Burnham's design philosophy. Inspired by the natural world, particularly plants, he creates jewelry that transcends gender. His pieces are designed to be enjoyed by all, regardless of traditional labels.

SEB BROWN

Australian jeweler Seb Brown produces an evolving collection of everyday pieces. Often referencing shapes from antiquity, every piece is made from recycled reclaimed silver and gold and is created  with only conflict-free diamonds

JESSICA MCCORMACK

Immersed in a world of art and history, Jessica McCormack grew up in New Zealand surrounded by her auctioneer father's collection of antiquities and captivating objects. Her creativity allows her to blend the modern and the everlasting, designing heirloom-quality jewelry.