Add some sparkle to your wrist with amethyst, carnelian, and pink garnet accent stones. The Embossed Enamel Bracelet in Raspberry by Kara Ross is embellished with these bezel set semi-precious gems. The golden bangle is intricately embossed in a reddish hue giving it a burst of color. Buy through Saks for $155 $61.99.
After spending ten years as an Information Technology processional, Mickey Lynn realized something was missing and decided to change her career path. She began taking jewelry courses and designing accessories for friends and family members. Lynn quickly noticed that her new found hobby was her calling in life and in 2005 she launched Mickey Lynn jewelry. Just a few years later, Lynn opened a studio and gallery in Atlanta that showcases her line. The Mickey Lynn designs have been spotted popular television shows like Access Hollywood, Dirty Sexy Money, Ghost Whisperer, Samantha Who, and The View.
The vivid I Want Candy Amethyst Necklace is uniquely remarkable. Its asymmetrical pendant contains a cluster of variously shaped dark amethyst stones. This pendant hangs from a 36” 14kt gold circular link chain. Buy through Manhattanite for $185.
Urban Posh founder, Jeanne Kirkland, launched her timeless jewelry collection in 2004 after spending 5 years in the high-tech industry. As a child she learned about gemstones and their attributes from her grandparents who were both gemologists. She later went on to study business at the University of Texas. Kirkland’s handmade jewelry uses a medley of Swarovski crystals, gemstones, and pearls.
Have fun mixing these stackable rings or wearing them alone. The dazzling Urban Posh Royal Stackable Rings come in a set of three vividly colored stones. These simple band rings are designed from gold vermeil and contain a london blue topaz, amethyst, and emerald green quartz stone. Buy this set for $135.
For over fifty years, Hammerman Brothers has been designing fine jewelry with remarkable quality and distinct style. This company creates some of the world’s finest jewelry using materials such as platinum, 18kt gold, diamonds and sapphires. Recently Hammerman Brothers launched the versatile H2 Collection of finely crafted 18kt gold jewelry.
The H2 Multi-Stone Gold Drop Earrings are designed with a radiant array of stones in various shapes and sizes. Amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, peridot and garnet stones gracefully dangle from each other and are accented by a single sparkling diamond at .07 carats. These drop earrings are designed from 18kt gold and are 2” long. Buy through Saks for $1,200.
While taking frequent trips to India with her husband, Linda Singh became fond of the unique artisan jewelry she found at local shops in Jaipur. Singh realized that these beautiful pieces could not be found anywhere else and decided to launch Sitara Collections to feature these exotic handmade accessories. Each piece featured on the site is hand crafted from .925 sterling silver and adorned with semi-precious gems. With every order, the Sitara Collections donates part of the net proceeds to a school in India from her husband’s ancestral village.
Amethyst is a variety of quarts and is said to bring clarity to its wearer when making decisions. The exquisite Amethyst Chandeliers are filled with clusters of shimmering amethyst stones. These chandeliers contain dozens of dazzling round bezel set amethysts that sway with every move. The earrings contain a french wire hook and are made from sterling silver. Buy through Sitara Collections for $78 $62.40.
Twin sisters Ava and Eva Bai launched their Vale jewelry line in 2006. This exquisite line is versatile, glamorous, and exudes a vintage quality. Both sisters have long been fascinated with jewelry design, and both graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, then went on to complete post graduate studies in metallurgy and gemology. Throughout their collections the Bai sisters employ various types of stones set in vermeil, yellow, white, and rose gold. Their pieces are sold in fine boutiques such as Aura in Los Angeles, Searle in New York City, as well as other locations throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
The chunky Dark Amethyst 5-Rock Choker is glamorously edgy. Five glossy amethyst stones are tightly wrapped with an anodized aluminum chain. This necklace is just right at 16” long and fastens with a spring-ring clasp. Buy through Vale at 30% off for $175.
New York-based designer Kara Ross is known for her fine jewelry and handbag collections. Ross launched her jewelry 
business after graduating from Georgetown and then attended the Gemological Institute of America to become an expert on stones. With this solid foundation in gemstones, she launched her jewelry business about 13 years ago and shortly thereafter had her first collection featured at five different Nieman Marcus stores. Three years later, Ross decided to create custom made high-end jewelry for distinguished clients. Now she designs handbags and fashion forward jewelry pieces made from gold and bronze.
The Asha by ADM jewelry line was launched by Ashley Dodgen-McCormick with the idea to interpret 
architectural motifs and vintage ornaments found in Florence, Paris, and New York City. Dodgen-McCormick incorporates semi-precious stones, natural materials, and sterling silver dipped in 18kt yellow and white gold to create classically unique pieces. The signature quatrefoil clasp that’s used in her necklaces was inspired by her visits to the medieval chapel, Sainte-Chapelle in Paris.
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