Our list of jewelry brands you should know right now

The jewelry landscape can be a treasure trove or a minefield, depending on your level of expertise in silver, gold, karat or karat, and the surprisingly delicate realm of ring cutting. It’s a diverse and bustling scene, so it helps to have at least an understanding of jewelry brands that are sure to provide quality materials, fine detail, and ultimately pieces that are worth looking into. ‘invest.

From the long-standing nobility of Cartier and Tiffany & Co. jewelry to the new kids on the gold and silver block, this list of established and very well-established jewelry brands is a good place to start to avoid giving up. your dollars on a necklace, bracelet, or ring that turns out to be a little less authentic than promised.

In addition to a brief introduction to these suppliers, the list also includes our prime parts currently available from need-to-know brands.

Explore these brands and shop our flagship products below.

Tiffany and company.

It’s only fair to start with the oldest of our jewelry brands, and it’s probably a brand already known to everyone. Founded in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has been at the forefront of expertly crafted jewelry and innovative design for over a century. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany is said to have even introduced the engagement ring as we know it. Years later, Tiffany & Co. still has the goods.

The famous New York jewelry store’s T Square bracelet is made from 22k sterling silver and is the perfect piece of indulgence. Read on to learn more about jewelry royalty.

Square Bracelet

Tiffany and company.

Curb bracelet

Tiffany and company.

Articulated knot bracelet

Tiffany and company.

Pearl Pendant

Tiffany and company.

Cartier

Second of the heavyweights of historical jewelry, Cartier was born in Paris in 1847 and created by the jeweler Louis-François Cartier. Like its close rival above, Cartier is a brand you’ve probably heard of, if not for its classic timepieces, then maybe thanks to hip-hop’s affinity with the brand. Below, Kanye West proudly shows off his stunning Cartier “Crash” watch, created in 1967, on Twitter.

Also featured in Kanye’s post is a Ecrou de Cartier bracelet, and we’ve included some of the brand’s most popular wrist accessories that are available right now. Be warned though, this is one of the best jewelers in the world we’re talking about, so these pieces don’t come cheap.

GOOD ART HLYWD

Of much younger blood than the two jewelry giants above, Good Art HLYWD opened in 1990 in Los Angeles. Pieces from founder and designer Josh Warner reflect the rock ‘n roll spirit of California through bracelets, rings, pendants and more, all made from fine metals.

Two good examples of the aesthetic of Josh’s 11 jewels are the “Steal Your Face” pendant – a sterling silver skull and a bracelet that continues the theme.

Steal Your Face Pendant

GOOD ART HLYWD

Rosette Boutonniere

GOOD ART HLYWD

Ball chain bracelet

GOOD ART HLYWD

Jack skull bracelet

GOOD ART HLYWD

All the blues

From the sun from Los Angeles to Stockholm and All Blues – a jewelry brand established in 2010 with a vision to disrupt the often unnecessary nature of the scene. Crafted from locally sourced materials, the Swedish brand’s unisex pieces are all set with 925 sterling silver and 18k gold.

Highlights of the brand’s current collection include this gold link bracelet, in 18k gold vermeil. For a more Scandinavian sophistication, explore the All Blues tracks below.

Polished Rope Necklace

ALL BLUES

Big baby snake ear

ALL BLUES

Polished Double La Anchor

ALL BLUES

Polished Hungry Serpent Rin

ALL BLUES

Hungry Baby Snake Earring

ALL BLUES

The Gram

Le Gramme is a French brand with a penchant for precision and minimalism. Like its name, each piece of the Gramme bears the name of its weight. From the sterling silver bracelet “Le 31 Grammes” to the piece “Le 25 / 10g Red Cord”, Le Gramme accessories are minimal gems emphasizing the quality of the metal.

Brushed Ri ‘Le 9 Grammes’

The Gram

Polished ‘Le 5 Grammes’ B

The Gram

Cord Bracelet ‘Le 25 / 10g’

The Gram

Polished pendant necklace 'Le 1.5 Grammes'

Polished ‘Le 1.5 Grammes’

The Gram

Brushed ‘Le 31 Grammes’ B

The Gram

MAPLE

Established in 2014 on the east coast of Canada, MAPLE produces handcrafted accessories with exquisite detailing and at more affordable prices compared to some of its peers on the list. This brass bracelet features hand carved details and the engraved MAPLE branding.

Another prime piece from Vancouver-based MAPLE included below is the Peace Symbol Pendant. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, it is ideally worn on a simple chain to add the finishing touch to an outfit.

Peanuts and Co.

Peanuts and Co. was created by Japanese photographer Yoshiki Suzuki, whose travels around the world have created a collection of jewelry visibly inspired by ancient lands and American history. Yoshiki’s weird but undeniably wonderful pieces are handmade and feature incredibly intricate detail.

Her quirky accessories include the brand’s signature peanut motif pendant and the brass bull ring, with additional detailing via her zirconia eyes.

Bull Stone Bottle

Peanuts & Co.

Large peanuts

Peanuts & Co.

Large Bero Peanuts + Peanuts

Peanuts & Co.

Large Peanuts + Peanuts C

Peanuts & Co.

Tom wood

Using her alter ego, Mona Jensen created the Norwegian lifestyle brand Tom Wood in 2014. In addition to accessories, the brand also produces clothing, accessories and home goods. Unsurprisingly, given his roots, Tom Wood offers minimalist, functional and classic jewelry.

All the brand’s accessories are handcrafted and its rings are always particularly noticed pieces in its collections. The cushion ring is a highlight in sterling silver, complemented with a turquoise stone to really catch the eye.

Polished sterling silver

Tom wood

Engraved Sterling Silver

Tom wood

Viking cuff in 9 carat gold

Tom wood

Textured disc with posterior support

Tom wood

Martine Ali

Martine Ali is often known in the jewelry game for her revival of the heavy hip-hop chains of the early 2000s. Not only that, but the Chicago-born designer also added her unique eye for accessories to pieces for DKNY. Inspired by her childhood in the late 90s, of which MTV’s TRL was a regular backdrop, Martine Ali continues to drop her 2000s-style men’s chains and necklaces.

Ali’s Cuban Link Bracelet is an imposing piece of brass dipped in silver, also priced at $ 150.

Cuban link bracelet

Martine Ali

Pin Chain Link Silver Pla

Martine Ali

Baby Boxer Crew

Martine Ali

Unique metal earring

Martine Ali

Chrome Hearts

Born in the late 80s, Chrome Hearts is a jewelry brand with rock’n roll roots, having worked with everyone from the Sex Pistols to the Rolling Stones and Guns N ‘Roses on their looks. Along with clothing, furniture and eyewear, to name a few, the Los Angeles-based brand founded by Richard Stark has made a name for itself with high-end silver jewelry.

Our flagship pieces include this Rolling Stone lip ring, with a stunning polished finish and sterling silver composition.