As the granddaughter of an artist and daughter of a high fashion model, Annie Band always knew she was destined to be a designer. During her childhood she worked with origami and paper mache, and later began exploring clay micro sculptures – an art form that would become the signature of her namesake jewelry collection. Band is one of only a few who specialize in working with precious metal clay; incorporating stones and unique textures to create stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. Band receives inspiration from her love of nature, and includes spiritual inscriptions that bring a personal meaning to her jewelry.
Band’s Woven & Patchwork Collection encompasses numerous textures that can be found in nature. These pieces are intended to bring a positively powerful impact on its wearer.
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California native Janna Conner launched Janna Conner Designs in 1999 using only the highest quality semi-precious stones and natural minerals. Working out of her Los Angeles studio, Conner is committed to creating handcrafted jewelry that is beautiful as well as wearable. She draws inspiration from downtown LA architecture, decorative ironworks, and sculptural curves. Janna Conner Designs can be found nationwide in stores that include Kitson, Henri Bendel, South Moon Under, Plaza Too, Ice Accessories, and Fred Segal.
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A few years ago, Kate Wilkonson launched Arcatus Jewelry in the hope of bringing quiet and simple pleasures to the wearer. A close friend of Wilkonson’s selected the name Arcatus – essentially meaning a calm place for reflection and meditation. The collection combines unique shapes, colors, and textures to its necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets by using semi-precious stones, argentium silver, and 14kt gold fill.
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Launched in 2002, Danielle Stevens Jewelry is a fun, fresh, and whimsical line consisting of a variety of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. In her work, jewelry designer Danielle Stevens enjoys combining natural elements such as stones and crystals with beautiful man-made plastics and ceramics. In April of 2005, she received her big break when a necklace from her spring collection was featured on the cover of Town & Country paired with an Oscar de la Renta gown. The Danielle Stevens Jewelry line can be purchased at high-end retailers such as Henri Bendel, Wink, and Shop Intuition.
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French jewelry designer Frederique Dessemond moved to NYC from Marseille in 1999 to pursue a career in the fashion industry. Before launching Ginette_ny, she worked two years for handbag and jewelry designer Paige Novick. Dessemond started by using vintage components and transforming them into uniquely beautiful pieces. Today, Dessemond has a flagship store in New York’s West Village, and her line can be purchased in Henri Bendel, Barneys, and other high-end retailers.
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Jewelry Designer Michael Dawkins has been crafting striking accessories for the past 18 years. Early in his career, Dawkins discovered the ancient technique of granulation, where metal is heated and formed into tiny spheres. He incorporated this design element alongside clean crisp lines to create a signature style that’s unique to his jewelry. In his collections, Dawkins uses classic materials such as silver, gold, diamonds, semi-precious stones, and natural materials found during his travels around the world. Michael Dawkins jewelry can be purchased in Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and fine jewelry stores throughout the US, Caribbean, and Canada.
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If you’re looking for some great jewelry deals, head over to Overstock.com for an array of fabulous earrings, rings, necklaces, watches, and more.
Here are some of their clearance rings that caught my attention.
The polished Sterling Silver Square Black Onyx Ring is a piece that you’ll want to wear all the time. This elegant ring features a chunky square-cut black onyx cabochon. Its thick shiny sterling silver band stylishly encases the onyx stone. This ring is 20 mm wide x 19.5 mm long. Buy for $25.96.
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Mexican born jewelry designer, Michele Michel comes from a long family of silversmiths. As a child, she grew up helping her father and uncle in their jewelry workshop that was just steps away from their home. Deciding to pursue a career in fashion and jewelry design, Michel enrolled at the Istituto Europeo de Design in Rome, Italy. After working for a few prestigious jewelry designers, Michel launched Michele Michel Jewelry in 1999. Her timeless pieces are created with gemstones, beads, pearls, and sterling silver.
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In January of 2000, former model and Hollywood makeup artist Leslie Homan launched Femme Metale. Homan’s jewelry line adds a rock & roll flair to sterling silver and precious metal. Each piece of jewelry is hand polished and assembled out of her Alta Loma, CA studio. Femme Metale has been spotted on Christina Aguilera, Kate Moss, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Murphy, Avril Lavigne, and Angelina Jolie.
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