Founded 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.
Personal FearsFounded by married creative partners Tosh and Carmen, Personal Fears designs and hand-assembles jewelry and clothing from its Lower East Side studio in New York City. Born in Southern California and raised in New York, the family-run brand gives its stainless steel and sterling silver pieces a hard-wearing visual language drawn from street, punk, goth and internet cultures. Its jewelry is designed for constant wear, with waterproof, tarnish-resistant materials and a lifetime guarantee.FRNT A, NY
Christine Elizabeth JewelryChristine Elizabeth Jewelry creates handmade jewelry and bridal accessories, with designs that range from everyday pearl pieces to elaborate floral and cascading wedding adornments. The collection is made in New York and includes a distinct one-of-a-kind offering alongside its broader jewelry line.ELMIRA, NY
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
Kesso's DesignsKesso’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.YORKVILLE STATION, NY