The 30 Best Jewelry Brands Fashion Girls Want to Gatekeep

Regardless of whether you're aware or not, you've seen Heaven Mayhem's work before. The jewelry brand, which launched in 2022, is an open secret among fashion editors as a go-to spot for trending silhouettes, like '80s-inspired button earrings and bohemian pendant necklaces. Heaven Mayhem has a stacked celebrity following, too, counting fans in Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Jennifer Lawrence.

Price range: The brand's trendy options start at $80 and typically cap at $300.

Fashion editors have developed somewhat of an inside joke with Jenny Bird's jewelry. Whenever you see a colleague wearing minimal-with-a-twist hoops or a puffy cocktail ring, you just know it's a JB joint without even having to ask. Beyond fashion writers, fans of the elevated, trend-informed jewelry brand include Michelle Obama, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez.

Price range: You can find silver-dipped brass button earrings for $118, as well as more ornate collar necklaces for $450.

As Don't Let Disco's Ashley Moubayed told Marie Claire ahead of her New York Fashion Week Spring 2026 debut, “My mission is to elevate the humble bead into the realm of fine jewelry." The jewelry designer sources beads from secondhand auctions, her personal decades-old collection, and from The RealReal's archive to create craft-centric and playful pieces that rival a luxury house's finest. Trust us: DLD is your favorite fashion creator's favorite jewelry brand.

Price range: The brand's one-of-one, hand-crafted pieces range from $550 to upwards of $1,400.

Founded by Noura Sakkijha, Mejuri is a direct-to-consumer jewelry brand known for its high quality, fair pricing, and blend of trendy and timeless influences. The label is most lauded for its minimal gold pieces, like initial and chain necklaces, stackable rings, and clean-line hoop earrings.

Price range: You'll find simple pieces starting around $60 and rising to $800.

Presley Oldham is another indie jewelry brand that staged its NYFW debut this past September. The New York-based designer's chunky gemstone and freshwater pearl baubles appeared on Zankov's Spring 2026 runway as a playful complement to the fashion brand's colorful clothing—and were some of the standout accessories of the season.

Price range: Pesley Oldham's eccentric pieces range from around $300 to $700.

From Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle to veteran fashion editors, Monica Vinader has been endorsed time and time again by tastemakers you can trust. In 2020, the brand doubled down on its sustainability efforts and started prioritizing materials like recycled sterling silver and gold vermeil. It's also a great brand to turn to if you want both classic and trend-focused designs.

Price range: A single huggie hoop starts around $28, while an 18-karat gold vermeil can run up to $675.

As Dorsey's Meg Strachan told Marie Claire last January, the jewelry brand blends the old with the new, creating vintage-inspired pieces using lab-grown gemstones, including diamonds, sapphires, moissanite, and more. "Lab-grown was, and still is, a disruptive category," said Strachan, a leader in the rising jewelry sect. "It's giving the diamond market a run for its money and will continue to do so."

Price range: Dorsey's pricing runs the gamut. Small lab-grown white moissanite studs start at $180 and custom necklaces range from $230 to $580, while diamond rivière necklaces and 14k studs can reach upwards of $2,000.

Founded in 2007, Missoma's mission is simple: to make demi-fine jewelry you can wear every day, without complication, for years to come. The brand uses responsibly sourced materials, like recycled gold and sterling silver, so you can look and feel good in its pieces. Missoma has also organically tapped into the fashion community through strategic collaborations with style creators and Substack darlings like Lucy Williams and Eny Lee Parker.

Price range: 18k gold vermeil rings run around $124, while its 14k solid gold and lab-grown diamond pieces can range upwards of $5,000.

What does it look like when a jewelry brand goes from under-the-radar to sold-out across Moda Operandi? Ask Julia "Juju" Ferentino of Juju Vera: The 2024-launched brand went viral earlier this spring because its Petra shell pendant necklace became the cornerstone of a cool girl's jewelry box. Ferentino, a former vintage jewelry dealer, intends to bring retro elegance to the modern market. “I started imagining pieces that still channeled the magic, or ‘juju,’ of my antique and vintage finds, but felt relevant for today,” she previously told MC.

Price range: Sculptural arm cuffs and bangles start around $295, while pavé diamond collars cap at $4,800.

Run by two sister designers, Muns is a small jewelry brand offering minimal-with-a-twist pieces and pulling influence from its founders' home country, Puerto Rico. The jewelry is ethically made with recycled metals, rhodium-plated sterling silver to resist tarnishing, and gold vermeil to ensure it lasts over time. Standout items include monstera leaf necklaces and bracelets beaded from freshwater pearls and glass gems.

Price range: You'll find pearl-dotted chain bracelets starting at $48.

Whether from its collaborations with celebrities like Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers, the near-endless influx of fashion editor endorsements, or for launching the permanent jewelry trend with its "Zapped" bracelets, the odds are high that you've heard of Catbird. Since 2004, the jewelry brand and collective has excelled at making dainty, handcrafted jewelry from 14k solid gold and over 95 percent recycled gold and diamonds.

Price range: Catbird's minimal silhouettes start around $150, and can run up to $12,000 for its jubilee-cut white diamond rings.

Known for its trend-led designs, Ettika is where to turn if you're interested in experimenting with a sculptural pendant or an artistic arm cuff like those your favorite fashion creators wear. Its pieces are plated in 18k gold, 14k silver, and rhodium for a long-lasting finish and elevated appearance.

Price range: Falling towards the more affordable end of the jewelry spectrum, Ettika's pieces range $30 to $250.

Inspired by classical Italian art motifs and the industrial vibe of New York City, Laura Lombardi creates her pieces using recycled materials. Any of her pieces can take you from the office to co-worker cocktails because of their chic, uncontroversial design.

Price range: Silver-, gold-, and platinum-plated bracelets and earrings range start at $95. Larger pieces, like chain necklaces, and drop earrings retail from $175 to $350.

Known for its out-of-an-art-museum aesthetic, Agmes makes eye-catching designs that are created for maximum impact. A favorite among celebrity stylists—high-power fashion duo Danielle Goldberg and Ayo Edebiri are fond of the luxury jewelry brand—it's a smart one to invest in if you're trying to increase your style street cred.

Price range: Tiny gold vermeil studs and sterling silver chains will run you anywhere from $80 to almost $3,000.

Sapir Bachar, a former textile designer for luxury fashion brands like Proenza Schouler and Calvin Klein, founded her namesake jewelry brand in 2019. She was inspired by her personal collection and by the motion of draped fabrics. The jewelry is abstract and simple, yet very distinct and easily recognizable.

Price range: Pieces are in a mid-to-high tier, ranging from the low hundreds to just over $1,000.

Founded in 2018 by two friends, Épifenē makes sculptural statement pieces that are perfect, personality-filled details. Insider tip: They're a great option if you've been eyeing the ongoing bangle trend and are looking to start your own stack.

Price range: The label falls on the more affordable end, with pieces typically under $100.

Jewelry brand Ana Luisa makes affordable, timeless pieces that are designed to last. Pieces are tarnishproof, water-resistant, hypoallergenic, and made in limited batches, so you can shop with confidence that you won't be tossing them aside after one season of wear.

Price range: The brand offers affordable price points from $50 to $400.

New York-based jewelry brand Fry Powers launched three years ago, and every piece in its assortment is a mood booster. Why? Each item has a colorful and/or fun element, like these swirly-whirly flying saucer button earrings—which have been tried and tested by fashion featured editor, Emma Childs, by the way.

Price range: You'll find statement earrings, quirky rings, and beaded necklaces for under $200, as well as $1,000 investment splurges.

Roxanne Assoulin makes the kind of eccentric, beaded, and charm jewelry you wish you had as a kid. All of her pieces feature quirky designs in just about every color you can imagine. From compliment-worthy puffy heart pendants to bag charms, Roxanne Assoulin is a one-stop shop for jewelry that will make you smile.

Price range: Simpler pieces start at around $75 and can go up to $250 for its cubic zirconia tennis necklaces.

Pacharee is the brainchild of Sophie Rogers, a Switzerland-based designer who was born and raised in Thailand. The designer's fascination with jewelry started at a young age; her father was a well-known jewelry wizard who invented cutting-edge stone techniques. Rogers loves the organic, raw look of pearls, as evidenced by this sculptural necklace interspersed with 18-karat gold-plated beads.

Price range: You'll find gemstone rings and pearl-encrusted jewelry starting around $300 and capping at $800.

Esra Dandin, a small jewelry brand based in Istanbul, was created out of the designer's passion for timeless, anti-trend design. All of her pieces are simplistic, elegant, and typically inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Dandin's jewelry is made with sterling silver pearls, natural stones, and wood.

Price range: Expect to find pieces in the $300 to $700 range.

Anna Jewsbury founded Completedworks as a way to combine her love of history and politics into wearable art that makes an impact. Look to her crumpled-look gold earrings, agate beaded necklaces, and knotted pearl strands as come-to-life examples of her brand's mission statement. All her unique pieces are handcrafted in London, and the brand is also beloved by celebrities like Selena Gomez, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Gabrielle Union.

Price range: An intricate set of gold-plated earrings will run you around $350, whereas more intricate pearl and gold vermeil necklaces retail for $1,000.

In 2014, self-taught designer Matthew Harris launched his women’s fine jewelry collection, and has been creating timeless pieces ever since. The brand’s simplistic designs are perfect for the modern minimalist and have also earned an endorsement in Marie Claire's 2025 craftsmanship issue. Childs, MC's fashion features editor, owns the brand's 14-karat initial pendant and has seldom taken it off since receiving it as a gift late last year.

Price range: Mateo's high-karat gold and diamond-studded pieces run from $390 up to $10,000.

Cled creates accessories from upcycled and discarded resources. The glass, for example, is cleaned and melted away to form new and beautiful gems. These chandelier earrings, crafted with recycled glass turned into baby blue and black gemstones, are a standout new piece from the label. As the saying goes: One man's trash is another man's treasure—and these are certainly a treasure.

Price range: Expect its glass-turned-gemstone rings, bracelets, and earrings to range from $120 to $400.

In 2016, Jameel Mohammed created Khiry with the intention of bringing Afrofuturist jewelry into the luxury space. Mohammed channels the beauty, art, heritage, and culture of Africa into each of his artfully designed pieces. The brand also recently collaborated with J.Crew on an affordable edit that offers his artistic point of view at the retailer's standard pricing.

Price range: You'll find Khiry's dramatic 18-carat gold vermeil ear cuffs, bracelets, and earrings starting around $400 and can run over $4,000.

Sherman Field, once a London-based high-end clothing brand, has been relaunched as a fine jewelry label by Danielle Sherman, the granddaughter of the founders. Danielle was previously a co-founder of The Row and is carrying her quiet luxury know-how into the high-end jewelry brand. She designs with an artistic eye and creates investment pieces that you can pass down to the next generation.

Price range: You can find delicate gold charms, huggie hoops, and ornate pendants for $1,000 and up.

Each of Jennifer DeMoro's pieces are colorful, light-hearted, and yet sophisticated. The Southern California-based designer, who founded her namesake brand in 2021, embeds her elevated, "California cool" aesthetic into her jewelry.

Price range: The brand's bold and eye-catching gemstone-studded designs can range from simple 18k gold $250 studs to high-end $10,000 bezel-cut bracelets.

Short & Suite, which launched in 2020, aims to bring customers eye-catching jewelry that's also affordable. The collection is comprised of simple, colorful stone jewelry.

Price range: Piece are on the affordable end, around $40 to $60.

In 2019, female- and Black-owned brand Stella and Haas launched a line of everyday gold pieces that are perfect for layering in a stack or wearing solo.

Price range: You expect classic gold chains, nameplate necklaces, and zodiac pendants for around $50 to $200.

When designing his jewelry line, Milamore, George Inaki Root had his grandmother Milagros in mind. This New York-based brand is inspired by the designer's Japanese heritage, and boasts pieces that include colorful stones, pearls, and zodiac gems.

Price range: As a luxury brand, Milamore's artisan-crafted pieces range from $2,000 to upwards of $10,000.