I have always been a fan of contemporary jewellery, a style of jewellery that is a little more vocal about the statement it makes than
fine jewellery, but doesn’t yell so loudly that it takes over an outfit.
Contemporary jewellery appears to have a personality of its own and often gives the impression of artwork, rather than simply a piece of
jewellery.
It also strongly reflects the personality of the person wearing it.
Most often, I see this contemporary jewellery worn by fashion lovers who prefer a minimalist wardrobe, yet are keen on pairing that with a
piece of jewellery that sings to another side of their personality.
Just like the clothes we dress in, our jewellery speaks of our personality, our style. Whether you are a minimalist, one for statement
jewellery, or a fan of classic design, there is no doubt a particular style that speaks to you, and that correlates with the clothes in your
wardrobe.
I’m a minimalist at heart when it comes to my wardrobe, and it may seem strange to prefer contemporary jewellery when it generally
does make a more bold appearance.
But what I enjoy most about these modern jewellery brands is that they make such great company for a chic minimalist outfit, rather than
competing with it for attention.
And there is no need to be concerned about this sort of statement jewellery losing its appeal to you. The statement it makes, as I mentioned
earlier, is not so vocal that it is likely to lose its place in your styling.
Like all fashion, if you choose the pieces that are what your personality and your wardrobe appreciate, then you are bound to be wearing it
still in years to come.
The contemporary jewellery I have in my own jewellery box includes pieces I have been wearing for years, and I see no end date to their
place in my style.
Here are 27 of my favourite brands of contemporary jewellery, for now and for years to come.
Dinosaur Designs is an Australian design studio, globally renowned for their handmade resin and metal, homewares and jewellery. Established in 1985, Dinosaur Designs celebrates 40 years of the studio.
Juju Vera is a unique point of view, where true elegance reflects an independent mind. Each collection offers a blend of fine jewelry, precious stones, mixed metals, and diverse materials for an eclectic edit, inviting you to express yourself with confidence and strength.
Agmes is a New York City–based jewelry brand, founded in 2016 by Morgan Lang, creating handcrafted pieces from recycled precious metals. Combining sculptural forms with thoughtful design and artisan craftsmanship, Agmes creates pieces that are at once distinctive and enduring.
If you’re a regular visitor to my blog or follow me on Instagram, you may know that my focus is on
making our wardrobes more sustainable, more ethical. I share ideas and brands to support both.
But you may also notice that some of the pieces I share in my blog, don’t rank well when it comes to their sustainability. I do this
because I recognise that for some people it’s very hard to buy more expensive pieces of clothing that have a better ranking.
So when I share fashion that's not where it should be in terms of quality, sustainability, and ethics, I only share pieces that
are minimalist in style and not based on short-term trends. Therefore, these pieces will continue to serve well in your wardrobe.
This isn’t as good as buying sustainable fashion, but it’s certainly better than heading for on-trend items that quickly stop
appealing to you, and potentially end up as waste.
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