ALEX BLOG: The Best Jewelry Brands of 2026, According to Vogue’s Jewelry Team

The Best Jewelry Brands of 2026, According to Vogue’s Jewelry Team

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Jewelry tends to have a pace slower than fashion, yet nevertheless it is constantly changing, growing, and evolving. Here at Vogue we pride ourselves on maintaining our fingers on the pulse while continuously pushing forward to what’s next. We buzz with excitement when we find a new jewelry designer or brand that brings novelty to the discipline, pushes the envelope, and embraces history in its own way.

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The Beaded Bracelet Dorsey Orbs Sequence 06 bracelet Jump to review $895 SHOP

The Tennis Necklace Dorsey Lou Rivière necklace Jump to review $990 SHOP

The Everyday Hoops Lié Studio The Erin hoop earrings Jump to review $380 NET-A-PORTER

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The Pavé Ring Almasika Berceau diamond ring Jump to review $3,200 SHOP

The Forever Bangle Chanel Coco Crush bracelet Jump to review $10,850 CHANEL

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Our list below includes jewelry designers that look to antiquity and vintage for inspiration—Prounis, Juju Vera, and Le Sundial. Others, like Danielle Sherman of Sherman Field and twin sisters Amalie and Cecile Moosgaard of Lié Studios created their brand to fill the void of beautiful, sculptural, and versatile basics. More still, such as Don’t Let Disco and Presley Oldham, are drawn to found and organic materials. The below list represents a group of jewelry designers who aren’t simply one thing and bring a freshness to the jewelry world that inspires the imagination and the hope of acquisition.

Le Sundial’s statement tassel necklaces are a favorite at Vogue HQ. The Milan-based brand uses natural stones and sterling silver to create impactful pieces that add a sense of sophistication and intrigue to any outfit.

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LA jewelry brand Dorsey made a name for itself creating jewelry box staples like Rivière necklaces and drop earrings using lab-grown stones. Seven years on, designer Megan Strachan has continued making the hits while growing the output with more trend-driven designs and incorporating color—both in gemstones and materials.

The jewelry Ashley Moubayed handcrafts in her studio in Dumbo is colorful and deeply textural. The 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist sources beads from all over (“Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Etsy,” she told Vogue previously) to create her pieces.

Julietta doesn’t believe in jewelry as adornment—more that it’s a key part of wardrobing. Its pieces all make a statement and incorporate both natural elements, such as shells, and sculpted metal.

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Eponymous British Fine Jewelry Brand, Lucy Delius brings vintage inspiration to modern jewelry. Chains and T-bar pendants are based on those of vintage watches, black-dyed baroque pearls are strung on red silk thread for the traditional Greek meaning of passion and luck, pinky rings with pavé diamonds of varying sizes are set in the random Victorian style.

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New Zealand native Jessica McCormack believes diamonds and precious stones shouldn’t live in the safe. Her versatile designs are highly wearable and layerable. McCormack’s designer jewelry is also a celebrity favorite for the red carpet, everyday life, and engagement rings.

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It’s been seven years since Danielle Sherman, former Creative Director of The Row and Edun, started her fine jewelry brand Sherman Field. What started as a curated selection of chains and cigar band rings has flourished into lockets, chain bracelets built to stack, beaded earrings, and now, silver pendants to hook and layer onto silk cord necklaces.

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After working as a vintage dealer, New York-based Julia Ferentinos was inspired to make her own jewelry and objects. The 2026 CFDA finalist’s work draws heavily on her Greco-Roman heritage, while remaining modern in size and attitude.

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Versatility is at the center of twin-sister-led brand Lié Studio. The pair focus on simple, wearable pieces—mainly metals—that can be incorporated into busy lifestyles—like their own.

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Pamela Zamore looks to inspiration in fine art, decorative art, and vintage jewelry to create 18-karat jewelry that is definitively anti-trend. The 18-karat gold pieces have signature definition and dimension without being too hefty for the wearer.

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Taylor Sade created Vertigo jewelry out of a want for timeless designs that still felt individual and versatile. Sade’s bold and whimsical pieces are handmade in New York City with deadstock material lots from all over the world.

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Never sacrificing their stance on sustainability or style, Brilliant Earth’s gemstones are dazzling for any kind of occasion, dressy or casual. Our favorite finds include these 14k solid gold huggie hoop earrings and these lab-grown diamond and cultured pearl drop earrings.

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Mejuri is more than a jewelry brand with a loyal global following. The company, founded by Noura Sakkijha, is committed to making high-quality, sustainable pieces that nurture and empower women. Discover a range of initial necklaces , stacking rings, charm-laden chain necklaces, and more gems, or keep for yourself.

Agmes’s sculptural, artistic pieces with pearl, sterling silver, gold vermeil, and glass elements are a stylist favorite in the Vogue offices. Two bestsellers for you to shop now, below.

The diamond market can be tricky to navigate–fair pricing, high quality, and ethical sourcing are often hard to come by. Rare Carat aims to offer guidance and transparency in this space, while boasting a wide selection of beautiful jewels.

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Garland Collection is a personal project that has led to a very fruitful jewelry brand. Nicole Novick Mann’s collection is one of Vogue’s favorite places to find charms and engravable plates. Over the years, Novick Mann has expanded her offering including more colorful stones and intricately engraved gold jewelry.

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A specialist in cool girl, delicate luxury jewelry, Danish designer Sophie Bille Brahe crafts modern, one-of-a-kind pieces that work for both everyday wear and special occasions, newly including engagement rings and wedding bands for the fashion bride.

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Antwerp-based designer Dries Criel harnesses the influences of dance, art, and the idea of freedom to create his fine jewelry pieces. Criel creates his hallmark pieces with only sustainable materials.

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Prounis’s approach to pieces begins with her passion for beautiful objects. Jean Prounis designs and makes the pieces with sustainability in mind, using recycled 22-karat gold and largely repurposed stones.

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Melinda Zeman’s slinky bangles and ingenious use of enamel always garner a response (and often a purchase) in the Vogue offices. We love the fresh and lively spirit the pieces bring to any look.

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If it seems like James Allen has it all—diamond tennis bracelets, everyday huggies, and gemstone keepsakes—that’s because it does. The brand even lets you customize engagement rings, earrings, and necklaces for bespoke sparkle, offering an array of both natural and lab-grown diamonds in the metal of your choosing. Discover our latest favorites from the collection.

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Each piece by British brand By Pariah is at once sustainable and sophisticated. Simply elegant rings, earrings, and personal necklaces are created with recycled gold and unheated carved precious stones.

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Stephanie Gottlieb, who has been steadily gaining traction—in part due to custom pieces with Taylor Swift—has found that her jewelry that resonates the strongest with clients are pieces she has designed for herself.

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Modern and impactful in their simplicity, Erede’s ethical pieces are standouts for daily wear. Australian brand founders Jeramie Hotz and Talia Shavalov bring their knowledge of fashion, production, architecture, and industrial design to the jewelry space to give new life to everyday essentials.

Chanel’s Fine Jewelry epitomizes the French fashion house codes: bangles that mimic the quilting of their prized bags, bows that pay homage to their couture collections, and more. The result is a sturdy collection of timeless pieces that use the finest materials.

Former magazine editor, Marie Lichtenberg, draws on global inspiration and her mother’s Martiniquan roots to create her colorful take on lockets with recycled gold chains or silk thread ropes.

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Cartier has been at the forefront of the jewelry and watch industry since 1847, thanks to the brand’s iconic designs and philanthropic efforts. You can't go wrong with any of their collections.

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It’s no secret even a Vogue editor loves a good deal. Oak and Luna offers sleek and everyday jewelry designs at more accessible price ranges, from stud earrings to heart pendants and moissanite tennis bracelets .

Fernando Jorge creates sensual, effortless, and laid-back pieces for his eponymous brand. Jorge’s jewelry is instantly recognizable for its fluid silhouettes and gemstone elements.

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As a vintage collector, Jenna Grosfeld of Jenna Blake originally began making jewelry to repurpose some of the stones she had collected along the way. As the brand has matured Grosfeld has created her own designs, incorporating plenty of color and whimsy along the way.

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Bea Bongiasca embraces color through enamel and stones. Bongiasca began with her easily identifiable curly-cued designs and has developed to some more substantial pieces with finer stones of late.

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Here at Vogue, we love to see pieces that are out of the ordinary. Brent Neale Winston infuses her handcrafted fine jewelry with color, fun, and art. She's also spearheading the custom jewelry business, from stone resets to brand-new designs, she's one to approach for a special project.

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The sleek, sculptural pieces from Tabayer are crafted from fair-mined gold and many pieces include philanthropic donations when purchased. Nothing like feeling good when looking good.

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Franco-Lebanese jeweler Selim Mouzannar’s ethos is to create with optimism and nonviolence. His fine jewelry brand embraces color and beauty.

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A refined approach to heirloom jewelry made by women for women. The selection of lockets and chains by Charlotte Macaulay are inspired by her English heritage and all have pops of enamel or carvings inside.

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Designer Matthew Harris has figured out what women want to buy themselves. His price point is spot on and the styles are simple yet elevated. You’ll want to add to your wishlist.

Baylee Zwart of Azlee creates pieces that bridge antiquity with modernity. She is a master of gold and diamonds as much as she is the colored stone.

Fisher’s eponymous line is one of the most iconic jewelry brands for hoops out there. Crowned the Queen of Hoops by The New York Times on the occasion of her New York store opening, Fisher has continued to flourish and expand her cutting-edge and modern pieces, including venturing into lab grown diamond jewelry.

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Foundrae has been a Vogue favorite since it was founded in 2015. The Foundrae mission is for each piece of jewelry to become part of the wearer, to tell a story, and to express one’s identity and values.

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Yurman, an independent American jewelry house built by David Yurman, (sculptor) Sybil Yurman, (co-founder, designer, and muse), and son Evan Yurman (now President of the company) put silver on the map as a material for fine jewelry. Up until Yurman championed it, silver was rarely—if ever—paired with diamonds. It created a moment of democratization in jewelry. We love that their signature cable motif still influences much of the design and remains a modern cornerstone of the brand.

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Renna Brown-Taher has expanded on her original inspiration of coffee bean shells to a broader, more all-encompassing brand.

Daryā Khonsary’s fine jewelry line reimagines these ancient Persian symbols in luxurious gold and the finest diamonds and gemstones.

Iconic jewelry house, Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884. Over the last century it’s become renowned for sculptural shapes, bold color and unabashed glamour.

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Founded by Estelle Dévé, the demi-fine jewelry label Dévé draws inspiration from the designer’s Mediterranean upbringing. Crafted in recycled sterling silver and gold vermeil, the collection balances sculptural, modernist-inspired forms with softer, organic shapes.

Kirsty Stone’s brand, Retrouvaí, is an updated approach to heirloom jewelry. From signet rings to heirloom set stones, there's something for everyone.

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Lauren Harwell Godfrey, the founder and designer of Harwell Godfrey, has created a distinctive and unique jewelry line with eye-catching stone inlays and rich gold tones. Godfrey was included in the 2022 CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund and was the winner at the 2022 Gem Awards for jewelry design.

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Giovanna Engelbert has updated the heritage crystal brand with color, and sculptural designs. Swarovski is as much loved for their classic tennis bracelet as they are for colorful, sparkly ear cuffs.

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David Farrugia’s line Uniform Object has expanded the boundaries of what fine jewelry can be. Easy to layer or as impactful on its own.

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Beck pays homage to memories spent at sea and is inspired by shapes such as masks from early underwater explorations and dazzling sand patterns.

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It's hard to miss Irene Neuwirth’s colorful, fantastical, and unique designs . Neuwirth has had many accolades along the way—not to mention pages in Vogue, and finally opened her East Coast flagship on Madison Avenue in 2022.

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Rainbow K Jewelry isn't just one thing. The fresh brand challenges fine jewelry with edgy tweaks and fun surprises.

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The Parisian duo behind Viltier both have a strong background in jewelry. Together they focus on creating modern designs with traditional craftsmanship.

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Presley Oldham has charted his own path within the industry out of the shadow of his uncle Todd Oldham. His jewelry is handmade with every color and size of pearl imaginable and features handpicked antique beads. Oldham is now part of the CFDA Fashion Fund.

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Almasika interprets global traditions and universal symbols through the timeless and rich visual language that jewelry allows.

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Self-taught jewelers Ron Anderson and David Rees founded their brand Ten Thousand Things three decades ago after successful careers in fashion retail. Since then, their meticulously hand-crafted pieces, made from expertly-chosen materials and shaped into sculptural forms, have continued to inspire and awe both editors and shoppers alike.

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New York-based jeweler Briony Raymond can do it all. The gemologist, jewelry designer, and estate jewelry collector cut her jewelry chops at Van Cleef & Arpels. Raymond has a vast selection of pieces: more modern options created and sold under her moniker as well as stunning acquisitions from the likes of JAR, Cartier, Bvlgari, and more. Her jewelry has been worn and loved by First Ladies, celebrities, and Vogue staffers alike.

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After an education in the history of decorative arts and a career as a museum curator, Larkspur & Hawk’s founder Emily Satloff launched her Georgian-inspired jewelry collection. Unique jewelry that is inspired by—and created in—centuries passed techniques that is so versatile it works with the modern wardrobe or incorporated into the costumes of period dramas, such as Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story .

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