15 Black-Owned Fine Jewelry Brands to Shop Now

Brooklyn-based designer Bernard James is all about creating new-age heirlooms for the next generation. Every piece is handcrafted locally in New York City and emits an air of luxury that makes it both a great accessory for everyday and a work of art for your personal archives. Standout styles include the brand's nature-inspired 'Flora' collection and chain-link pieces that have all the makings to become your new signature staples.

As the moniker suggests, Omi Woods is inspired by founder Ashley Alexis McFarlene's Jamaican-Ashanti-Indigneous-Maroon heritage. ("Omi" means "water" in Yoruba). The label offers pieces that are meant to be collected and eventually passed down through your lineage. Crafted using solid gold sourced from small-scale artisanal mines, Omi Woods focuses on fair wages and production techniques that has a minimal impact on the environment.

For those that aren't yet familiar with Mateo's minimally chic designs, it's time to get acquainted. The Jamaican-born designer and son of a seamstress creates fine jewelry inspired by crisp, clean lines and modern art. Making use of precious metals, diamonds, and other gemstones, the collections are meant to be equal parts approachable and elevated.

Watch brand Talley & Twine operates outside of the norms of the industry. Creating attainable, yet competitive designs that are wearable for everyday, the label is all about inspiring those in the community and paying homage to its roots. (It's named after an intersection in the founder's hometown in Virginia).

You may recognize the name Made by Malyia from the brand's ornate partnership with the Natural Diamond Council and campaign star Ana de Armas. But designer Malyia McNaughton is revered among her fanbase for her more accessible spiral earrings that were everywhere, including on Isa Rae during HBO's Insecure run. Other notable pieces include a coordinating spiral ring and any of the ornate items from her collection with the NDC.

As seen on the likes Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid, Ten Wilde makes everyday options that are reminiscent of fine jewelry collections, making it perfect for test-driving a trend before fully committing. Yellow gold lovers will appreciate the brand's use of the classic metal throughout the entirety of its lineup. Founded in 2016 by Tenisha Wilde, the brand is a direct reflection of her personal style.

What sets Trecy Bleich's jewelry apart from the pack? Her use of unexpected materials and almost Tetris-like designs. Colorful yet minimal, the playful pieces are perfect for those with a more pared-back aesthetic. Plus, they look just as great stacked with similar styles as they do when worn solo.

Established by Lauren Harwell Godfrey, the brand is centered around beautiful pieces that hold sentimental value. Each piece is crafted from precious metals, vivid enamel, along with geometric engravings that are inspired by the designer's expansive collection of vintage African textiles. Some of the brand's featured pieces include beaded, stone necklaces with gold pendants.

Skillfully-crafted and a little over the top, We Dream In Colour's nature-inspired designs are a tribute to founder Jade Gedeon's Caribbean roots. The brand wants customers to feel like they're sifting through the best finds at an estate sale every time that they open their jewelry box. Color not really your thing? There are plenty of all-gold options to choose from as well.

Almasika is a brand of the world. Founded in London by Catherine Sarr, debuted in Paris and based in Chicago, the artful line embraces global traditions and uses universal symbols that spans across cultures. Its curvy pieces have been seen on the likes of Lizzo, Alicia Keys, and Reese Witherspoon to name a few.