From a young age, California jewelry designer Amanda Waldrip was encouraged by her mother to explore her creative jewelry talent.  While in college, Waldrip and her mother designed a small jewelry collection that was sold in several boutiques throughout their community. Later, Waldrip had the opportunity to work and co-design with fellow jewelry designer Julez Bryant. Bryant helped Waldrip take her designs to the next level, and thus the Willa M jewelry line was launched. Willa M has been featured in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and Glamour UK. 

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Alanna Bess, the founder of Alanna Bess Jewelry, brings a bold sense of style and sophistication to her designs. Prior to launching her line, Bess was a salesperson in the women’s retail fashion industry. It was there that Bess developed a keen understanding of what women wanted in the world of accessories. Her designs gained instant recognition and were showcased in many of New England’s high-end boutiques. Rihanna and Anne Hathaway have been spotted wearing her jewelry. Besides being featured on Oprah, she has also received recognition from WWD, Daily Candy, and InStyle.

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Ija Designs is an Oregon based handcrafted jewelry line that launched in 2007. This brand utilizes natural semi-precious stones and hand forged silver and gold. Ija is carried in over fifty of the finest boutiques in the United States as well as internationally. Their designs have been featured in magazines such as InStyle, Glamour, Oprah, and People.

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Husband-and-wife duo Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia launched their namesake clothing and jewelry line in 2008. The Sachin + Babi accessory line features chunky statement jewelry catering to women who adore a fabulously bold look. Their elaborate handmade jewelry designs are glamorous yet edgy. Sachin + Babi have been featured in the pages of InStyle, Town & Country, Living, Accessory, Glamour, and many more.

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California based designer Christie Martin began creating chokers and earrings in elementary school to give as gifts to family and friends. While attending San Francisco State University, she began selling her pieces at local galleries and museums. After becoming an owner of a Fred Segal store in Santa Monica, she decided to launch a line under her own namesake. Christine Martin Designs have been featured in publications such as Elle, Lucky, InStyle, Ocean Drive, ID, Jane, W, and Marie Claire.

Boldly flaunt your initial with this engraved graffiti necklace. The lettering is designed by renowned graffiti artist Nate Charles and then handcrafted by Christie Martin Designs. This sterling silver necklace hangs on a 16” chain. The Graffiti Initial Necklace makes the perfect gift. Buy through Max & Chloe for $125.

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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. 

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Launched in 2006 by Jennifer Sarkilahti, Odette New York is a jewelry line that’s inspired by organic and industrial shapes, natural specimens, antique artifacts, and travel mementos. Each piece is handmade in Sarkilahti’s Brooklyn, NY studio using ancient and modern wax carving techniques that are sculptured before being cast into metal. This classic yet bohemian line has been featured in magazines such as Lucky and InStyle.

The Bird on Branch Necklace brings a touch of outdoors to your wardrobe. The pendant is designed with a single tiny bird sitting on a delicate tree branch and hangs from a beautiful 18 inch chain. This sweet pendant is made from 14kt yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver and measures 1 3/4 inches long. Buy through Max & Chloe for $163.

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In 2002, Kendra Scott decided that she wanted to create a company that was both fun and flexible for her young family. Thus, the Kendra Scott Jewelry line was launched attaining immediate success. As Scott’s company continues to grow, she remains committed to her initial three core values: family, fashion, and philanthropy. Kendra Scott Jewelry can be found in magazines such as InStyle, Oprah, Town and Country, and Glamour.

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Sophia & Chloe is a jewelry line whose creations are chic, elegant, and timeless.  Natalie Sherman, the designer behind Sophia & Chloe, has been fascinated with women’s fashion from a young age.  Sherman designs feminine pieces to perfectly balance and enhance women’s features.  Sophia & Chloe, which is named after Sherman’s two daughters, has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Accessories, Riviera, Inside Weddings, and The Knot.

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