If you’re anything like me, you have dozens of saved folders on Instagram of cool jewellery designers to keep tabs on. I’m always on a treasure hunt for up-and-coming fashion designers, must-know brands and unique jewellery designs, and it’s especially exciting when you discover a new designer that’s creating something unique, nostalgic, and fun. Not only that, but you know you’ve found something special when a pair of earrings, an amazing handbag, or a new unique jewellery brand has you daydreaming of fashion week outfit possibilities. An added bonus is that purchasing from those brands often means that you’re supporting a new designer’s dream.
In this post, I’m spotlighting 10 of the coolest unique jewellery brands to add to your jewellery box this year. This list was curated straight from my Instagram saves folder, and each brand made the list thanks to their unique twist on jewellery design.
From gummy bear earrings to one-of-a-kind vintage rings, to a brand that feels like a mix between Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid with its magical designs, this list is sure to make all of your jewellery dreams come true. Read on to discover the cool jewellery brands making waves with their unique designs.
The 10 Coolest Unique Jewellery Brands To Add To Your Jewellery Box This Year
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1. Crystal Haze
Crystal Haze is an up-and-coming unique jewellery brand based in Oslo, Norway. The label takes inspiration from nostalgic childhood memories to create bold and playful statement jewellery. Their iconic charm, the Nostalgia bear, hangs from dainty necklaces and crystal-encrusted Cuban chain earrings and is available in a variety of vibrant colours.
2. The Gold Report
The Gold Report is an Amsterdam-based fine jewellery brand, carrying one-of-a-kind vintage jewellery. This brand stands out for its huge selection of vintage rings with every kind of gem; from sapphires to diamonds, to garnet, and emerald rings. If you’re looking for unique or vintage engagement rings, The Gold Report might have the perfect ring to mark your big day. To shop The Gold Report, visit their website here.
3. CADETTE
CADETTE is a Toronto-based jewellery designer creating delicate and romantic pieces that celebrate the female form. Each piece is handcrafted, and the designer uses a wax casting method that gives each jewellery design a unique and organic feel. Some personal favourites include the Venus and the Gold Lourdes Grande necklaces. To shop CADETTE jewellery, visit their website here.
4. Lisa Gozlan
Toronto-based jewellery designer Lisa Gozlan’s namesake label has an edgy-chic vibe set in fine pieces that still make a strong statement. The stand-out pices from this brand is the ‘Happy Face’ collection, which includes necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets featuring miniature smiley faces encrusted with pavé cubic zirconia stones. Whether you like to wear a little extra sparkle on the daily, or you want a go-to piece for a night out, these are the perfect unique jewellery pieces, and they serve a side of sass. To shop Lisa Gozlan pieces, visit the website here.
5. Brinker & Eliza
Brinker & Eliza was founded by a mother-daughter jewellery design duo based in Connecticut. The brand’s whimsical jewellery feels like a combination of two magical worlds; think Alice in Wonderland meets The Little Mermaid. Their unique jewellery designs are full of unexpected combinations, from gold plated cowrie shells to colourful glass mushrooms set in gold hoops. With jewellery named’ Mischief Managed,’ and ‘Day Trip’ you’ll feel like you’re stepping into a fairytale each time you wear Brinker & Eliza’s unique jewels.
6. House of Elliott
House of Elliott is a family-owned Finnish jewellery designer based in Helsinki. The brand specializes in fine and semi-fine pearl jewellery, to take you from everyday chic to a formal event. Some stand-out pieces from House of Elliott include asymmetrical pearl earrings framed by emeralds, and pearl drop earrings suspended by a gold and enamel bumblebee. House of Elliott designs feel luxurious and architectural; the perfect pearl stacks to join your ear party.
7. Nishi Pearls
Nishi Pearls is another brand specializing in the classic underwater gem. Based in Canada, and founded by fourth-generation jewelers, Nishi Pearls jewellery is demure and romantic, setting iridescent freshwater pearls in yellow gold vermeil earrings, rings, and necklaces. Other designs incorporate blush-pink strands of pearls into ring bands and string baroque pearls into showstopping bracelets. This is your go-to brand if you’re looking for unique jewellery pieces with a feminine and sumptuous feel.
8. Pacharee
Pacharee is a fine and semi-fine namesake jewellery brand with roots in Switzerland and Thailand. The brand stands out with its signature Alphabet collection, which crafts gemstones like emeralds and yellow sapphires into gold letter settings. If you’re looking to gift a unique jewellery piece that’s customized to the wearer, a Pacharee Alphabet necklace is a perfect choice. Thanks to the use of textured and molded gold settings, Pacharee designs have an organic and luxurious feel. They’re unique jewellery pieces that make a fashion-forward statement, sure to make a timeless addition to your jewellery box.
RAGEN Jewels includes charms and symbols from around the world, inspired by the founder’s global upbringing and travels. The brand uses 14k plated gold over sterling silver and Brazilian gems to create its fine and fashion jewelry. The brand has a free-spirited feel, perfect for the globetrotting fashion lover. Many of RAGEN Jewels designs are perfect for stacking, and you can keep all of your favourite charms close to your heart with the brand’s charm necklaces. To shop RAGEN Jewels, visit the website here.
10. OMA The Label
If there’s one word to describe OMA The Label, it would be opulent. From branding to jewellery, this New York designer label feels rich and sophisticated, while remaining low-key enough to wear to the office or out to brunch. The designer draws from African and Scandinavian roots to create a collection of gold and colourful jewellery pieces that can uplevel any outfit.
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All these pieces of jewellery shared by you in this article are really very unique. I really love wearing jewellery a lot and I must say that I am really mesmerised by the beauty of all these pieces of jewellery. Thank you for sharing this wonderful article with us. I had a great time reading this article.