Artisans and craftspeople make our world interesting – especially when their art and craft involves jewelry making. If you’re someone who likes to sport completely unique styles, the best artisan jewelry is almost essential to your look. We’ve found some stunning pieces to complement your formal, casual or eclectic wardrobe choices, and they’d make amazing gifts as well.
This Art Deco reproduction cuff bracelet is handcrafted in India and you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and an actual vintage piece. Made of sterling silver, it features a whopping 14.6 carats of rose cut and polki diamonds in a beautiful openwork floral design. Naturally, you won’t want to lose this artisan piece, so it comes with a box clasp with a safety closure.
If you’re into Victorian jewelry, or classic steampunk styles, these woven earrings are seriously cool. Their intricate wire work is nothing short of amazing. These feature baby blue aquamarine stones and vintage brass watch gears to complete the look. The dangles hang from forged French wires, and the earrings are made with tarnish-resistant bronze for that retro look.
Perfect for all of your lighter spring and summer looks, this gemstone and sterling silver cluster necklace comes in a fresh blue and green combination. The textured silver square is hand designed and fired by the artisan herself, and it’s complemented by a collection of apatite, peridot, green quartz and blue chalcedony beads.
This necklace features sterling silver findings and hangs from a shimmery 16 inch sterling silver snake chain. If you’re looking for a serious splurge gift for yourself or someone special on your list, the Amber Crystal Quartz Cluster Necklace set is an amazing show of craftsmanship. Genuine baltic amber and clear rock crystal beads team with a stunning sterling handmade center charm. It comes with earrings to match.
We love the jewelry from designer and artist Carolyn Pollock. Her one of a kind pieces featuring sterling silver and gemstones are timeless. This gorgeous ring features an 11.80 carat lemon quartz baguette framed by intricate fleur-de-lis scrolling on a delicate band. It has an oxidized finish with polished accents.
If you’ve never worn a squash blossom necklace, but always wanted to have one, this red coral and sterling silver necklace will become your new favorite jewelry piece. Handmade by artisans in an Albuquerque studio, this gorgeous piece captures the spirit of the west.
The highly polished oxidized silver beads make a statement of their own, but the oxidized silver squash blossoms topped by red coral cabochons and the large center Naja make this an art piece as well as artisan jewelry. This necklace is one that you’ll hand down through your family as a treasured heirloom. You can also get it in traditional turquoise for a bit higher price.
If you’ve been on the hunt for some jewelry to match your boho chic style, this multi-strand beaded bracelet nails the look in a bold way. Made to emulate the look of stacking bracelets in one simple cuff, this measures at nearly two inches wide and features a colorful cacophony of brilliant beads, metallic wires, and wooden cubes. Each bracelet is handmade, so no two will be the same. Better yet, this cuff comes in a wide variety of different color options. At the affordable price point, you’re bound to want more than one.
These sweet boho dangle earrings are an almost perfect patch for the bracelet, but if you’re funky and don’t want things looking too matchy-matchy, the sequin teardrop earrings deliver the right color range but offer a different twist on the style.
Each and every design that’s handmade by John S Brana has a unique look about it, and these green anodized aluminum lily pad earrings carry that signature style. Each of the brilliant green lily pad dangles is about twice the size of a quarter. They hang from hypo-allergenic French wires for an avant garde look that’s stylish and fun. You can also get these earrings in copper.
You’ll get a bang for not a lot of buck when you slip on this gorgeous handmade sterling silver ring. The design features silver beading, swirls and organic elements in a weighty design that gets added sparkle from bezel set gemstones. A large faceted amethyst takes center stage here, and it’s flanked on the sides by pear shaped blue topaz stones and on the top by round citrines. At nearly an inch wide, this ring never fails to impress with 3.3 carats of gemstones as well as the high quality silver work.
Handcrafted, this piece is available through a partnership with National Geographic which is working to bring prosperity to artisan communities throughout the world. This same artisan created a sterling silver labradorite and blue topaz ring we think is another total stunner. If you’re looking for something that’s a bit more simple yet still elegant, the Sterling Silver Cultured Mabe Pearl Ring is a beauty.
If you’re looking for a handmade jewelry gift for a January birthday girl, these artisan made earrings are a unique and on trend choice. Their unique offset squares in both the stud and the dangle are accented by beautiful bezel set square garnets. The comfort pressure back means these sweethearts will stay in place and impress whoever catches a glimpse of them.
Have you been on the hunt for a big bold statement bracelet that you’ll love wearing basically forever? This stunner from Michael Volpone Silversmithing is on our must-have list too. It’s embossed with beading and beautiful botanical elements, with an oxidized patina that makes it look both vintage and modern. The roped edge gives it that western appeal, and the large turquoise cabochon is bezel set in the center for some serious drama. At 1 3/4 inches wide at the center, it tapes to one inch wide at the back for added comfort.
Gemstone earrings are always in style, but what makes these handmade drop earrings special is the stunning tourmaline stones which offer such a unique range of colors. These earrings feature 14k yellow gold mounts, with a round prong set watermelon tourmaline stone stud, and a huge pear shaped green tourmaline dangle. At a whopping 12 carat total stone weight, these beauties are very well priced for the high quality materials and careful craftsmanship.
Another beautiful set of handmade gemstone earrings features a mix of round bezel set stones including citrine, amethyst, and garnet. They finish at the bottom with pear cut blue topaz stones to give you a wash of lovely color and style. They feature 5 carats of natural gems.
The 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Station Necklace would be an ideal gift to give yourself or someone else on any special occasion. It features the same mix of stones, and you can get it in lengths 24 to 32 inches.
Have you ever noticed how many diamond rings look alike? If you’re looking for a ring that’s a little more unpredictable and unique, this diamond ring has it nailed. The bold piece features a wide polished 14k yellow gold band, but the diamond mount is really what sets it apart. The stone is prong set in a striking gold pentagon that features fine milgrain work around the edges. You can order it in white, yellow or rose gold, but do keep in mind that this is a handmade piece, so you’ll need to plan on 10-21 days working time before your receive it. Talk about worth the wait.
In a brilliant display of colors, this hand blown Murano glass heart pendant is solid evidence that you can own a piece of artisan made jewelry that doesn’t break the bank. It’s hard to believe the reasonable price for this piece that will go with nearly everything in your closet. At a little over two inches long, the pendant hangs from an 18 inch leather cord, but if you wanted to give it a more high-end look, you could always switch that out to a silver or gold chain. CHUVORA also has the matching hand blown glass earrings to perfectly complement this piece.
If you love Venetian glass, but you’re not a fan of the heart shape, you might love the GlassOfVenice Murano Glass Picasso Face Pendant which features a bale on the back. We think it’s a super cool handmade jewelry piece.
Artist Elaine Coyne totally captured our imagination with this beautiful solid brass bracelet. The verdigris patina is rich green, and the Art Nouveau dragonfly design is funky and fun. Elegant enough to wear on an evening out, it would look equally awesome with your jeans and a tee shirt.
Love the dragonfly theme but want a cuff that’s a bit more sizeable? The Dragonflies on a Feather Cuff Bracelet features several of the flitting fliers on verdigris patina cuff that’s also bezel set with rich red carnelian and green-gray jasper stones. It’s 3/4 of an inch wide.
This stunning sterling silver necklace is both bold and fashion forward. Perfect for summer, but great any other time of the year, this handcrafted necklace was made by Cape Cod artisan Judit Stiles. Inspired by the colors, textures and landscapes where she lives, this necklace features multiple strands of silver beads, from which drape concentric circles of silver, centered by a stunning aqua sea glass drop.
If you love the first necklace, but you’d prefer a similar mixed metal design, we love the Sunlight Goddess Pendant in plated and burnished silver, copper and brass.
What better way to treat yourself than with this stunning silver cuff bracelet hand created by a Balinese silversmith? This beautiful bracelet features traditional Balinese design themes, with bezel set stones that add both power and a splash of color. Onyx takes center stage in this piece, a stone that’s known for providing happiness and good fortune.
Atop the center stone, tiny bits of turquoise add a splash for lovely color, and flanking the centerpiece, who rainbow moonstones give this bracelet an ethereal quality, as they refract different colors depending on the light.
If your tastes run a different direction and you’re looking for something that’s simply sterling silver, the Sweet Jasmine Silver Cuff Bracelet is hand incised with the beautiful namesake flowers and vines.
Navajo artist artist Raymondo Joe delivers plenty of wow with his gorgeous Turquoise Skies bracelet that also comes with an authentic medicine pouch. It’s a perfect artisan jewelry piece for either a man or woman.
Perfect for the woman who loves to fidget, this mixed metal ring offers opportunities for meditation or simply to play with. Handcrafted in the studio, this artisan jewelry piece features a wide silver band embossed with a beautiful flower and leaf motif. Outside of that, it features two spinning meditations rings – one in hammered brass and one in hammered copper. This ring incorporates the popular mixed metal trend, but it’s so unique you’ll feel like you’re wearing something that’s an art piece.
Energy stone has many different artisan rings that feature spinners. Whether you’re shopping for a man or a woman, the Breeze Meditation Spinning Ring is perfect for either. We also love this mixed metal design from NOVICA, made by an artist in India that features five spinners on a base ring of sterling silver.
If you love the thought of spinner rings, but none of these quite fit what you’re looking for, browse for more designs here.
Artisan jewelry is the perfect complement to your unique style. Explore these pieces that will accent your look and turn heads every time you wear them.