Designer Nicole Apostoli began creating accessories for herself and friends while she was studying metal arts at the California College of Arts in San Francisco. Local boutique owners became interested in her work and started selling her stylish designs. In 2001, Apostol launched her latest collection, Presh by Nicole Apostoli, which immediately gained recognition. Presh has been featured on TV shows such as America’s Next Top Model, All My Children, The View, The Rachael Ray Show, and American Idol.

The intricately designed Presh Gold Chain Aquamarine Hoop Earrings project a light and airy quality. Two dainty golden chains sway atop of a single faceted aquamarine teardrop stone that hangs from a chunky link chain. Its 24kt gold vermeil hoops are 1 5/8” in diameter. Buy through Max & Chloe for $108.

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Tags: All My Children, America’s Next Top Model, Aquamarine, Chains, Gold, Hoops, Max & Chloe, The View, Vermeil

As a teenager, Emily Elizabeth Kolins was drawn to art and began creating jewelry pieces. Upon graduating from Hunter College in NYC, she went to work for a fine jewelry designer. In the fall of 2006, Kolins received encouragement from her friends to start her first collection. That same year, she launched Emily Elizabeth Kolins Jewelry using gold plated brass charms, chains, and wire. Her line is feminine and classic while also being modern and whimsical.

The Feather Leaf Lariat goes perfectly matched up with a V-neck top. Two long yellow gold plated brass leaves dangle from each end of a 25” yellow gold plated box chain necklace. Both pendants measure 2 ¼” long and fastens by looping each end around one another. Buy through Max & Chloe for $100.

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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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When designer Susan Domelsmith was unable to find jewelry that reflected her own edgy, yet elegant style, she began creating necklaces for herself. These necklaces comprised of vintage chains that were reconfigured through draping, knotting, and tangling into new stylish designs. Soon thereafter Domelsmith launched Dirty Librarian Chains, which caught the attention of Austin, Texas boutique FactoryPeople who became her first retailer. To this day, Domelsmith continues to incorporate reworked vintage pieces from second-hand sources into her designs.

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At a young age, Winifred Grace Gundeck found her love for accessories.  While her classmates were setting up lemonade stands, Gundeck was making hand-painted barrettes and selling them to a local boutique in Florida. As an adult, she went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Spanish and a graduate degree in Graphic Design. Gundeck quickly realized that she missed designing jewelry, and decided to launch Winifred Grace in 2003. She receives design inspirations from vibrant textures and patterns found in nature, indigenous art, and tapestries. The Winifred Grace collections can be purchased in the finest luxury boutiques, and are featured in publications such as Vogue, Lucky, and New York Magazine.  

This ornate Rhinestone & 14kt Gold Fringe Bracelet is ideal for evening wear with your favorite black dress and stiletto heels.  This fringe bracelet is peppered with chains in 14kt gold filled rollo and oxidized sterling silver that contains translucent crystal rhinestones. For added appeal, Gundeck accented this bracelet with white multi-sized freshwater pearls. The bracelet is 7″ in length, and fastens with an oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp. Buy the Rhinestone & 14kt Gold Fringe Bracelet for $310.

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This necklace is a superb way to stand out and look great doing it. What an innovative design that Cynthia Dugan Jewelry created here! The Majestic Gems Scarf Necklace is just that; it combines the look of a scarf into a piece of jewelry. This 44” long scarf necklace is made out of five chains in silver with faceted multi-colored beaded tassels at the ends. It makes for the perfect accessory to go with any outfit that you want to dress up.

Cynthia Dugan and her team look for materials from the past and explore different cultures to create contemporary collections. In this season, as with the scarf necklace, Dugan took inspirations from her Cherokee heritage to create an intricate line. Buy the Majestic Gems Scarf Necklace through Shopbop for $275. 

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