From Melbourne
Poms!
Bet you didn't know that Pom Poms take their name from Pompons, a breed of Chrysanthemum. We sure didn't until we met Poms, the new range of wonderfully round and sightly soft jewellery by Melbourne-based designer Adriana Giuffrida. Poms are handmade using semi-precious stones with awesome names like Rhodonite, Amazonite, Labradorite, and Sodalite; sterling silver beads, and materials such as wool, bamboo, and silk. Just like no two Chrysanthemums are alike—Poms are one of a kind. Adriana currently makes rings and earrings, and is happy to customise pieces should a particular stone or color combination take your fancy. - Nadia
From New York
Emilie Jean Jewelry & Textiles
Emilie Jean travels the world and picks up all kinds of incredible pieces along the way. It should come as no surprise that the exquisite antique jewelry from her coveted collections are currently sitting at the top of my wishlist. X - Jen
From Montreal
Grimes Pussy Rings
WTF, Grimes is one of the coolest chicks ever. Above are a preview of her jewelry collaboration with Montreal designer Morgan Black. Girl power ♀!
From Melbourne
Taco Bracelet
Alice Euphemia is selling these wonderfully colorful Taco Bracelets by Lucy Folk. The Melbourne based jewelry designer finds her inspiration in foods like pretzels, pasta, and of course, tacos. See more of Lucy's appetizing jewelry here. Bon appétit!
From Elsewhere
Studio Fludd
These stone inspired wooden necklaces by Studio Fludd rock! (Sorry, we had to.)
From Paris
Lips Necklace
This gold choker by French designer Aurelie Bidermann is the most surreal piece of jewelry I've ever seen. Freakiest necklace ever or best necklace ever? I'm thinking the latter. - Hazel
From Los Angeles
UO Interviews: Vanessa Mooney
Vanessa Mooney is a jewelry designer based out of Downtown Los Angeles. Here we talk about her latest collection and she give us some tips on how to choose jewelry that's right for you.
Hi Vanessa! What are some of the things you're into?
I love the beach, the mountains, the ocean but I also love the city—L.A., NYC, and Paris! I have always been interested in anything related to the arts whether it was music, painting, or fashion. I grew up in Hollywood so music and street style were always something I related to and was into. I have a love for anything that is creative and inspires others to be creative. I find beauty in so many things, like people and their expression of what is interesting and beautiful to them.
Tell us about your latest collection.
This collection was fun for me! I was inspired by color and I got a little wild with it. I felt like I was designing with this idea of a powerful woman. I was excited to do some really fun pops of color with mixed metals, and some cool jewelry that had a bit of an Aztec warrior feeling. From living and working in Downtown Los Angeles, I am always walking by fabrics, colors, prints, murals, buildings, and people! I took from that and mixed textures and colors. There is a mixture of different time periods and cultures with an edge.
What inspires your jewelry making?
For me it's always an accumulation of sights, feelings, and ideas that start off my collections—I am always looking and watching everywhere I go. I always feel a combination of inspiration as I get going and the pieces are completed. I like that feeling of random combinations that occur when I am done and I look at the overall collection! It doesn't feel forced but more of a flow from one piece to another.
What type of girl wears your jewelry?
I feel I design for that girl on the street, who you pass by and look twice. It is for someone who isn't afraid to be themselves, and tries to experience new things in life and their travels. I think the girl that wears my jewelry wants something different, so instead of doing what she sees other people do, she makes it her own in whatever way she does!
What are your favorite pieces of jewelry that you've designed?
The "Fight the Power" pieces this season! I love the layer-able rings and bangles—they make me feel sexy and strong. They are all metal and have an African punk rock feel to them, which I am totally into right now!
What are some tips you would give to someone who is interested in buying jewelry, but doesn't know where to start?
Definitely build a collection of pieces! Jewelry is super fun and can make clothing exciting. Start with something that gives you a good, sexy, tough, or fun feeling when you have it on, while also complementing your body or personality! I surprise myself all the time with suddenly wanting to wear something I would have never thought I would be into. You just have to go with it try not to limit yourself!
Do you have any idols when it comes to jewelry?
I don't know that I have idols but I really admire the work that other jewelry designers do.
Pamela Love,
Pade Vavra—there are so many!
If you could only wear one piece of jewelry for the rest of your life, what would it be?
It would have to be the ring my husband gave me almost ten years ago when he asked me to marry him! It's a vintage diamond from the late 30's and it's my most important piece of jewelry I own.
Thanks Vanessa!
Xoxoxo
From New York
Dannijo FW12 'Joanna' Bib Necklace
I am all for giant jewelry like this incomparable Dannijo FW12 'Joanna' gunmetal bib necklace worn with my collection of beloved old falling apart tees. Equal parts high and low with just the right amount of hyper-chic. X - Jen
From Portland
Over-Sized Chain Bracelets
I love these chunky, over-sized chain bracelets by Diana Broussard! They're available at Una Portland. - Hazel
From Melbourne
Seb Brown
The pieces in Seb Brown's jewelry collection are beautiful enough that they could be worn alone, yet simple enough that you could wear them all together. What makes them even more special is that every piece is hand made, causing each one to be a little bit different than the last. See more here!
From Elsewhere
Fonderie 47 jewelry
A new jewelry project is turning ugly into beautiful: Fonderie 47 earrings, rings, and cufflinks are made from the melted-down remnant parts of AK-47 assault rifles confiscated in the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo, and designed by boldfaced names including NYC fashion star Philip Crangi. The project, founded by Peter Thum and Phil Zapolski, helps to finance nonprofit groups that work directly to remove the weapons from circulation. So far, it’s 6,000 plus rifles eradicated, and counting. -Eviana
From Elsewhere
TINNLILY
One of our favorite parts about summer is trading of friendship bracelets—we're just not terribly good when it comes to making them. Luckily, TINNLILY has so many styles and colors that we can add a bunch of new ones to our collection. Choose between leather, silk, beaded, braided, printed, and more, for a bracelet that will have everyone calling you their "BFF".
From Sydney
Paro Paro
Paro Paro have taken the feather trend to completely new levels and created the greatest look with these new rings and bangles with feathers actually inside them! X - Jen
From New York
Chen Chen & Kai Williams
Power duo Chen Chen and Kai Williams have been designing and fabricating new innovative work. In a lot of their pieces, they incorporate all types of marble and speckled stone. I am an admirer of how they play with the idea of organic elements and structure. Just take a look at this bookend and marbled wristlet. Exquisite. -Maggie Lee
From Melbourne
Two Hills Jewelry
I love these minimalist, hand-crafted silver rings from the independent jewelry label Two Hills. They look gorgeous when all worn together. - Hazel
From New York
K/LLER
Eva & Gentry Dayton are curators of all things hyper-chic and leather (basically every single thing that's up my alley), so it should come as no surprise that their first in-house jewelry line, K/LLER, is an absolute hit! Designed by Katie deGuzman and Michael Miller, where else are you going to find diamonds, dogs teeth and spikes in one collection? X - Jen
From New York
Columbiform
Such poise in the new jewelry line that goes by the name of
Columbiform, which signifies the shape of a dove. I admire the design and find myself constantly staring at my ring finger when it catches the light. The ring I have is made of silk and lustrous silver metal. It's like bondage for your fingers—sophisticated and kinky. -Maggie Lee
From Elsewhere
Yoon Jung Yun
Much like when you wake up with a bobby pin stuck to your face, Yoon Jung Yun's Inner Message rings leave a short-lasting imprint on your skin (but long-lasting in your heart, aww). With options like "Always", "Marry Me", and "♥", these rings would be perfect gift for your significant other.
From Berlin
Cablejewelry by BLESS
Ines Kaag and Desiree Heiss of the conceptual Berlin based fashion label BLESS turn unsightly power cords into beautiful and functional pieces of art. Available at Stand Up Comedy. - Jennilee
From New York
Brook&Lyn Deflected Collection
Brook&Lyn's Deflected Collection is for all of you moon children out there. Its inspiration is to deflect the darkness while reflecting the light. We love their cloudy, dreamy lookbook video for the collection—we're totally feeling the vibes, man!
