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Yam Picnic Choker
Handmade contemporary jewelry brand, Yam, was founded by NYC-based designer Morgan Thomas. The affordable pieces have classic elements and pearl accents to bring a touch of elegance to an outfit. You’ll find statement hoops, charm bracelets and chokers with flower designs.
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Lauren Newton Stingray Bar Cuff
Founder Lauren Newton started her career as a zoologist before branching into jewelry, and the brand’s designs are inspired by her scientific background. For example, the Stingray Bar cuff features the realistic texture of a stingray’s skin
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Leliamae Self Love Ring
With Leliamae, you can shop sleek and timeless gold pieces. The brand carries playful butterfly anklets, squiggly-designed huggie hoops and sleek wave-sculpted rings you’ll want to wear to any social gatherings.
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Only Made Pearl Initial Necklace
This necklace, made of freshwater pearls and a 24k gold-plated bamboo initial pendant, isn’t the only customizable piece on Only Made’s website. Wear your own phrase as a bracelet, necklace or anklet — or consider wearing their potato-chip-inspired earrings in multi-green or multi-pink.
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Oma the Label Cuban Link Necklace
New York-based fashion stylist Neumi Anekhe launched Oma The Label in 2018 after seeing the lack of minority representation in fashion. The brand sells gold-plated necklaces, eye-catching body chains, chokers, anklets and more! Plus, there’s an affordable Tennis Collection full of more sparkly pieces.
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Serendipitous Aqua Earrings
With Serendipitous, you can explore a vibrant, beach-inspired assortment of jewelry. Tweens, teens and young adults can find a fun, one-of-a-kind piece, like the Aqua earrings, with their dangling faux teardrop pearls. There are even sections inspired by the sea, where you’ll find seashell necklaces and starfish clip-on earrings.
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Sucré Couture Legacy Cartouche by the Vic Styles
Founded by Kimberly Fomby Jefferson in 2011, Sucré Couture describes itself as a “nod to our [Black] culture.” Stack and layer their gold-plated ring sets or find an everyday piece in their Slick Talk Herringbone necklace.
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L’Enchanteur Sungod Earrings
L’Enchanteur was created by twin designers, Dynasty and Soull Ogun. Their pieces make a statement, plus they’re long-lasting heirlooms for those interested in fairy tales and numerology.
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Egbo Collection Ketewa Bracelet Set
This Brooklyn-based brand creates beautiful sterling silver earrings, including these semi-circle hoops. Some of the earrings, like the Pendulum, are true showstoppers, while others —take the Motion hoops, for instance — make great everyday additions to your attire.
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Made by Malyia Artemis Hand Chain
This brand’s jewelry has been worn by Lizzo during her SNL performance, Issa Rae in HBO’s Insecure and more! The brand was founded by Brooklyn-based designer Malyia McNaughton in 2014. The former fashion buyer sells gorgeous pendants and bracelets, along with body and hand chains made of 14k gold or sterling silver.
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Lace by Tanaya Je t’aime Huggies
If you appreciate the beauty of handmade jewelry, All of Lace is for you. Browse through stunning and glittery pieces, like the crystal chandelier earrings and these 18k gold-plated huggies. They even have crystal slip dresses, scalloped tees and monarch tops.
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We Dream in Colour Siren Necklace
Founder Gedeon partnered with her sister Mika to create a line of vibrant headpieces, necklaces and other stylish accessories. Many of their items are bold and colorful, like the Siren necklace, with some having simple yet beautifully textured brass designs, like the Gold Seville bracelet.
