Adina Reyter’s hobby of designing contemporary and sophisticated jewelry quickly became a full-time business in 2001 when women became interested in buying necklaces that she designed for herself. As the originator of the Circle Necklace, store owners were quick to discover this fashion-forward California designer. Reyter is inspired by geometric shapes and design elements from Greece, the Middle East, and India. Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and Debra Messing have been spotted wearing Adina Reyter jewelry.

The Big Tiny Square Chain Necklace is from Reyter’s effortlessly elegant Tiny collection. This 45” sterling silver necklace contains three squares that measure 1/2” in diameter and dangle from two dainty long sterling silver chains. The Big Tiny Square Chain Necklace can be worn separately or layered for a dramatic look. Buy through Manhattanite for $213.

Tags: Cameron Diaz, Celebrities, Circle Necklace, Debra Messing, Demi Moore, Eva Longoria, Geometric shapes, Jennifer Aniston, Necklace, Square chain, Sterling silver, Teri Hatcher

In elementary school, Erica Anenberg began creating handmade candies made from Oreo cookies and Hershey’s Quick Mix. Nowadays, her creativity continues with sketching and designing ideas for rings, necklaces, and bracelets that are elegant, yet have a rock ‘n roll edge. Anenberg was the original designer of the Twosome™ ring, which debuted in Maxfield LA in 2001.  Erica Anenberg jewelry has been worn by Cameron Diaz, Pink, Kristen Cavallari, Drew Barrymore, Britney Spears, Lenny Kravitz, and many others.

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Tags: Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Infinity Bracelet, Kristen Cavallari, Pink, Rock ‘n roll, Suede, Twosome ring

In 2003, designer Lana Bramlette was inspired to launch her jewelry line after designing a hanging heart necklace with her husband’s nameplate.  Shortly thereafter, her line was being carried by stores across the country. Bramlette’s jewelry has been featured in Lucky, The New York Times and seen on celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, and Halle Berry.

The Glow Necklace is designed with three thin connecting rings in 14kt yellow, rose, and white gold. The rings hang from a 16” 14kt yellow gold chain and are 3/4” in diameter. This beautiful necklace is simple and versatile enough to wear every day. Buy through Max & Chloe for $725.

Tags: Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Circles, Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, Lucky Magazine, Nameplate, Necklace, Rings, Rose Gold, The New York Times, White gold, Yellow Gold

Jamie Joseph Jewelry is about combining stones with gold, silver, platinum and diamonds to create wearable treasures. This meticulously crafted line was designed by husband and wife duo Jamie and Jeremy Joseph to create artistically chic jewelry. They have been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, and InStyle with celebrity fans including Naomi Watts, Kate Beckinsale and Cameron Diaz.

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Tags: Cameron Diaz, Chain, Diamonds, Elle, Gold, InStyle, Jamie Joseph Jewelry, Kate Beckinsale, Naomi Watts, Necklace, Oxidized silver, Pendant, Platinum, Rings, Sterling silver, Vogue

Citrine by the Stones was launched five years ago by Peruvian born designers Mary, Michelle & Joanne Stone. By using their design influences and extensive travels, this mom and two daughters team collaborate on creating bold and distinctive jewelry that’s inspired by history, ancient cultures, art, and mythology. Citrine by the Stones jewelry has been worn by celebrities such as Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Tags: Ancient cultures, Art, Cameron Diaz, Coiled Wire Bangle, Handmade, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Joanne Stone, Lindsay Lohan, Mythology, Oprah Winfrey, Shopbop, Slinky toy

Husband and wife duo Annika and Philippe Salame launched By Boe in 2000 out of a Upper East Side Manhattan boutique.  The By Boe collections are all handmade using 14kt gold fill, sterling silver, and a mix of new and vintage materials. By Boe has been worn by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Oprah Winfrey, Mandy Moore, Tyra Banks, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Ripa, and Jessica Alba.

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Tags: 14kt gold-fill, Aqua, By Boe, Cameron Diaz, Crystal, Jessica Alba, Kelly Ripa, Mandy Moore, Mary J. Blige, Oprah Winfrey, Oval coral stones, Sterling silver, Tyra Banks, Vintage materials

Gara Post began creating jewelry for herself because she wanted to design pieces that were feminine and captured her eclectic sense of style. In 2008, she launched Gara Danielle to create beautiful quality jewelry for women. In her collections, Post tends to use materials in 18kt gold, sterling silver, rose gold, gunmetal, and rhodium. Celebrity clientele who admire Post’s designs include:  Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Uma Thurman, and many more.

Inspired by vintage jewelry, the Rhinestone Chain Necklace is casual and streamlined.  It contains twelve sparkling rhinestones that are nestled in a 14kt gold-overlay chain.  Its chain is hung from six stranded cords in metallic and matte hues of plum. The Rhinestone Chain Necklace is 36” long, which allows it to be doubled creating various styles.  I adore this necklace for its versatility and classic design.  Buy the Rhinestone Chain Necklace through Shopbop for $207 $103.50

Tags: Cameron Diaz, Gara Danielle, Gara Post, Halle Berry, Matte, Metallic, Necklace, Nicole Kidman, Rhinestone Chain Necklace, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shopbop

A recent issue of In Style Magazine featured Natalie Portman wearing a Sparrow Necklace by Giles & Brother. The owners of Giles & Brother are Philip Crangi and Courtney (nickname Giles) Crangi. They are bother and sister and they started their first jewelry line in 2001. The Crangi’s are not known for using traditional materials for their jewelry designs. They use palette of gold, wrought iron and steel. Their style is inspired by classic estate jewelry and Roman artifacts. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Linsay Lohan, and Lucy Liu are among many other celebrities who have been seen wearing their jewelry.

The Tiny Sparrow Necklace by Philip Crangi is part of his charm-based line. He uses a sparrow for the pendant; this bird is usually known to symbolize love and loyalty.  To create this sparrow in flight necklace, Crangi uses vermeil, which is a combination of sterling silver, gold and other precious metals. The pendant dangles from a 16” chain with a horseshoe clasp. This charm has such a delicate look to it. Buy through Shopbop for $88.

Tags: Cameron Diaz, Classic estate jewelry, Demi Moore, Drew Barrymore, Giles & Brother, Horseshoe Clasp, In Style Magazine, Linsay Lohan, Lucy Liu, Natalie Portman, Palette of gold, Philip Crangi, Roman artifacts, Shopbop, Sparrow, Steel, Tiny Sparrow Necklace, Vermeil, Wrought Iron

The San Francisco Bay area native, Melissa Joy Manning, creates jewelry collections that are eclectic and modern. Manning relies on our natural environment for inspirations and she strives to create unusual and limited edition pieces that she hopes will transcend stylistic trends. All of Manning’s jewelry is handmade by trained metal smiths in her Oakland, CA studio. Some of her celebrity clients include Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Usher, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Melissa Joy Manning designed these Triple Drop Earrings to be sophisticated and casual. It’s designed with hand-faceted briolettes from the rutilated quartz gemstone. The rutile needles that pass through each clear briolette are in olive, crimson and gold. The drops hang from elegantly curved sterling sliver ear wire and are 1 ½” in total length. I adore these earrings for their sophisticated look and unique briolette design. Buy through Twist for $220.    

Tags: Briolette, CA, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Earrings, Jennifer Aniston, Jewelry Collections, Melissa Joy Manning, Oakland, Rutilated Quartz Gemstone, Sandra Bullock, Sterling silver, Triple Drop Earrings, Twist, Usher