Two decades ago, Detroit natives Karen Erickson, Eric Erickson and Vicki Beamon launched Erickson Beamon Jewelry. While the trio was working with a clothing designer to manage a premier runway show, they realized they needed jewelry to accompany the garments and quickly strung crystals and beads to suede. Little did they know that their accessories would quickly turn into a successful jewelry line. Today, Erickson Beamon Jewelry can be purchase from their flagship boutique in London and throughout the world.
In 2006, Deepa Gurnani was launched by husband and wife team Deepa Gurnani and Jay Lakhani. This line features glamorous jeweled belts, scarves, handbags, and hair accessories. Each Deepa Gurnani piece is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen using the finest quality crystals and fabrics. Their pieces are sold at various boutiques across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
The handcrafted Beaded Skinny Belt is embellished with sequins on its jet black print fabric backing. Clear crystal beads dangle from the double tie closure providing a luminous effect. This belt is 1.75″ wide and 28″ long with 12″ ties, and comes with a leather storage pouch. The Beaded Skinny Belt is sure to add a touch of class to any evening dress. Buy through Shopbop for $110.
Bring some dazzle to your day with these multi-colored Sorrelli Floating Crystal Loop Earrings. An assortment of faceted diamond shaped crystals dangle from a loop chain and hang alongside dainty ring accents. These earrings are designed from antique gold, which gives them a vintage appearance. The Floating Crystal Loop Earrings measure ½” wide and 2 ¼” long. Buy for $38.
Felix Rey is an ultra-feminine luxury accessory brand that reflects the personal styles of co-founders Lily Rafii Band and Sulaika Zarrouk. This NYC based company designs handbags, wallets, umbrellas, hats, gloves, scarves and hair accessories. After seeing a portrait painted by Van Gogh of Dr. Felix Rey, Band and Zarrouk decided to name their brand after him. Felix Rey products are regularly featured in WWD, InStyle and Lucky Magazine.
The stylish Misha Headband is sure to attract lots of attention with minimal effort. This headband’s brown satin band features a feather trim with sparkling golden brown crystals. The Misha Headband also comes in white with clear crystals. Buy through Felix Rey for $45.
As a second generation jewelry designer, Rachel Reinhardt’s passion for creating jewelry began when she was a young child. At the age of ten, Reinhardt started making necklaces from antique buttons that she found in her grandmother’s knit box. After graduating from Boston University and several jobs in the jewelry industry, she decided she was ready to design her own line. In September of 2006, she launched Rachel Reinhardt Jewelry which is a collection of handmade jewelry created from semi-precious gemstones, crystals, and pearls.
The Grace Chain Link Drop Earrings are full of glamour and pizzazz. These gold plated chandelier earrings are designed with five link chains that sway below a chunky labradorite, red crystal stone, and cubic zirconia. The Chain Link Earrings measures 2¾” long and are 7/8” wide. Buy through Blue Fly for $130 $62.40.
It’s that time again when we begin to see festive accessories that are perfect to wear during the holiday season. These Betsey Johnson Ski Bunny Precious Bow Studs are cutely designed with a bow and sparkling purple crystals. These gold-tone posts are just right at ¾” wide. Buy through Zappos for $31.
The Carolee Jet Crystal Flower Earrings will look equally sensational paired with a glitzy evening dress or with a formal business suit. These sparkling studs are designed with jet black Austrian crystals arranged in an intricate floral design and set in gunmetal. The earrings contain ear clips and are 1” in diameter. Buy these studs for $45 and wear them at your next swanky event!
At the young age of 16, Danna Weiss was fascinated with crystals, which inspired her to launch her own jewelry line. Her collections immediately sold at Macy’s and were featured in Seventeen and Redbook. After graduating from Syracuse University in New York, Weiss had a successful career in fashion publishing as a trend forecaster and editor. Twenty years later she developed a serious illness and began using crystals and gemstones for healing. Her passion for jewelry then came alive again and she decided to launch Conscious Jewelry on the premise that stones can heal.
Carnelian, a form of chalcedony, is said to stimulate analytical capabilities, boost perceptiveness, and awaken its wearer’s inherent talents. This semi-precious stone ranges in colors from light brownish-red to deep transparent red.
The Carnelian Stone Necklace contains fifteen highly polished brownish-red carnelian disks that sway on a 36” gold plated link chain. This necklace can be worn long, doubled, or as a lariat. This stunning and versatile necklace can be purchased at Vivre for $462.
While the trio was working with a clothing designer to manage a premier runway show, they realized they needed jewelry to accompany the garments and quickly strung crystals and beads to suede. Little did they know that their accessories would quickly turn into a successful jewelry line. Today, Erickson Beamon Jewelry can be purchase from their flagship boutique in London and throughout the world.
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