Kesso’s Designs creates handcrafted jewelry inspired by Native American and African artistic traditions, with each piece made as an individual work of art. Founded around the maker’s vision, the store also welcomes custom designs alongside its seasonal collections.
bel moniliFrom her Pittsburgh-area home, Lucy Kelly hand-crafts one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories from vintage and repurposed materials. Bel monili grew from Kelly’s lifelong appreciation of antiques, shaped by time spent in her grandmother’s antique shop, and she began making jewelry in 2010. Her signature collage necklaces turn vintage costume jewelry and old beads into wearable art, with each piece retaining the character of its decades-old components.IRWIN, PA
Lizzie FortunatoFounded in New York City in 2008 by twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, Lizzie Fortunato creates hand-crafted statement jewelry and accessories designed to tell a story. A 14-person Soho studio designs and assembles many styles locally, working with a network of New York makers and a small team of home-based jewelry assemblers. Inspired by travel, fine art, and architecture, the company produces in limited quantities and treats its creations as art objects as well as pieces to wear.NEW YORK, NY
Tova’s DesignFrom her Bethesda studio, jewelry designer Tova Shpantzer hand-forges limited-edition pieces shaped by the fluid forms of nature. Tova’s Design is distinguished by its raw, organic look and specialized metal techniques, with each object carrying its own variation in detail.ROCKVILLE, MD
Brewster DesignMissy Brewster is the artisan behind Brewster Design, a handcrafted jewelry studio known for a classic style and practical sensibility. Inspired by seaside getaways, she creates casual pieces for everyday wear and shares her design process through workshops and trunk shows. The studio welcomes visitors in Bluffton, South Carolina, and Nantucket, Massachusetts.HONESDALE, PA