Artists: Jewelry
Additions
Additions is a collection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories, created from recycled and upcycled hardware, for women and men. Everything under $30. Visit Additions: http://additionsstyle.etsy.com...
Biggie
Biggie makes all sorts of fibery goodness! From handwoven pouches, bags, towels and scarves to hand-felted wool jewelry, Biggie explores color, texture and pattern. Biggie also creates handdyed, handspun yarn and a small selection of screenprinted pouches. Visit Biggie: www.thebiggie.com...
bluelala
Bluelala offers freshly made rings, necklaces and more that will sure make statement. So stylish, you'll be saying "blue lá lá". Visit bluelala: http://www.bluelala.com...
Bright as Yellow
Bright as Yellow offers three lines of jewelry. The first combines my love of jewelry making and sewing. I wrap various metal rings with embroidery floss in colors inspired by nature, music and art. These rings are sewn together to make earrings and necklaces. The second line features vintage brass lockets I've embellished with delicate Japanese chiyogami papers and fine Italian papers and sealed with resin. The third line features bamboo tiles I've repurposed from placemat...
Claranette
Claranette is a unique jewelry line born of dreaming what would happen if a net was dragged through the oceans of the world. The handmade necklaces, which feature vintage chains, semiprecious stones, sea urchin spines, and coyote teeth, are made so that one can never be exactly like another. They were recently featured in the 2011 DC Fashion District Fashion Show and can be seen online at www.claranette.com. Visit Claranette www.claranette.com...
Cristina Cook Designs
Simple Beauty is Cristina's line of laser cut jewelry, which draws inspiration from her last trip to Europe, particularly the streets of London. Demonstrating the contrasts ever present in this and other European cities of new and old architecture, high and low culture, and modernist and traditional aesthetics. Simple Beauty’s pieces draw inspiration from across the spectrum including intricate symbols of wealth and opulence down to the gritty streets filled with tattooed pub goers...
Elemental Art Jewelry
Luscious textures and brilliant colors create the riveting wire and chainmaille attire, hand-woven by Chicago artisan, Kat Wisniewski of Elemental Art Jewelry. These striking formations are primarily comprised of woven circular pieces of glass and metal, while some pieces may also use materials such as semi-precious stones, crystals and more. Enjoy the beautiful symmetry of these innovative, geometric jewelry designs steering every impulse to accessorize casual and elegant wear. ...
Entropyware
Hand made jewelry, incorporating gemstones, chainmaille and hammer formed metal. Visit Entropyware: entropyware.etsy.com...
Foxglove Accessories
One of a kind colorful jewelry made from vintage postage stamps. Visit Foxglove Accessories: www.foxgloveaccessories.com...
Fugudesigns
I've been studying metalsmithing for about 3 years. I work in many mediums but etching on metal is the current drug of choice. Visit Fugudesigns www.fugudesigns.etsy.com...
Gray Raven Designs
Gray Raven Designs puts a contemporary spin on an ancient art form, creating affordable, wearable mosaic art. Artist Wendy Gray Raven creates unique micro mosaic pendants, earrings, and cuff links using a vibrant array of hand cut semi-precious gemstones and minerals. Gray Raven Designs custom jewelry creations make the perfect gift for bridal parties, birthdays, and graduations. Please visit online at grayravendesigns.com. Visit Gray Raven Designs: www.grayraven.etsy.com...
Lady Faye Jewelry
Vintage inspired jewelry crafted with a modern sensibility, Lady Faye Jewelry evokes nostalgic afternoons spent digging through your mother's jewelry box. Featured jewelry will include Czech glass cocktail rings and delicate bracelets, necklaces and earrings using combinations of brass, copper and sterling silver. Visit Lady Faye Jewelry www.facebook.com/LadyFayeJewelry...
Lisa Williams Jewelry
hand fabricated unique silver jewelry using a variety of mixed metals. Visit Lisa Williams Jewelry: lisawilliamsjewelry.com...
LUCIUS Jewelry
LUCIUS Jewelry is handmade by Chicago jeweler Christy Lucius. Our mission is to create unique, yet comfortable jewelry people will want to wear all the time. LUCIUS jewelry is made of sterling silver, and only uses natural gemstones. From gorgeous curving silver, to delicate cascading stars, each piece is expertly crafted. This is jewelry you will be able to treasure for years to come. Visit LUCIUS Jewelry: www.luciusjewelry.com ...
LuDesigns Creations
LuDesigns creates jewelry using gemstones, metal and leather forming it into designs worn as a decoration. Methods of design include metalsmith, wirewrapping, leather creations, lapidary and beading. I enjoy taking a rough rock, using lapidary tools to fashion a setting, then cutting metal and making it into a design. Creations made from leather are a recent enhancement to my line and are suitable for both men and women. Decorations include natural materials such as gemsto...
MAKA designs
Organic and bold, simple and textured these are the words one can use to describe the work of MAKA designs jewelry. Alexandra Jamroz uses Argentium silver, nickel and brass to create her OOAK pieces. This includes earrings, necklaces, yoga pendants, bracelets and her signature piece: THE RING. THE RING comes in four widths (6mm, 10mm, 13mm and 15mm wide) and is made of 18 gauge Argentium silver that is anti-tarnishing and maintenance free. Each piece is created one at a time...
Mano y Metal
Hi! I am a self-taught jewelry artist & part-time believer in Vampires. I was born and raised in Little Village, Chicago and intertwine the urban influence, theater, writing, love for Chicago, chaos, life, amor and I N S A N I T Y into my jewelry designs. I hand paint on wood, I seal images in resin, I hand stamp on metal, I wire-wrap earrings & I combine colored accent circles against stainless steel jump rings to make necklaces and earring sets. Mano y Metal is my creat...
MELTY
"Melty is back!! No folks, we're not dead. We're still here and have all new items for you to enjoy including: - really freakin' cool mixed-media collage necklaces set in ol'timey ladies watch casings with creepy cool stuff in side. - mixed-media collage framed necklaces/ - (Sophisticated) hair fascinators made with silk flowers, repurposed jewelry, and various antique-y magic. - Tote bags with a retro feel, using vintage and reproduction fabrics, including details such as linin...
Moira K. Lime
Moira K. Lime Jewelry is designed and produced from a cozy studio with two doggy studio mates in Chicago, IL. The company has grown into a flourishing retail and wholesale business since its foundation in 2009 by owner and designer Katie Lime. Moira K. Lime Jewelry can be found in store fronts, boutiques, and galleries in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Each elegant piece of jewelry is designed and hand crafted with care and passion. Visit the webiste of Moira K. Lime: http...
MuggyTuesday
MuggyTuesday is a partnership of two sisters who live and craft together in Chicago. Combining their creative interests, they make crochet jewelry and hair accessories, as well as jewelry made with recycled glass and felt. Inspired by the natural world, the ladies of MuggyTuesday endeavor to make conscious choices in materials and methods for making unique, eco-friendly and sustainable handiwork. Visit MuggyTuesday: http://muggytuesday.etsy.com...
Natasha Blue
Natasha Mark is a self-taught artist and painter, born and raised in Chicago. A silly little goth girl at heart, she loves cats, skeletons, bugs, bike riding, road trips, thrift stores, books, music, and coffee. Her work is heavily influenced by Dia de los Muertos, enhanced by her love of the dark and macabre. With a strong preference for the handmade, she has been supporting herself as a traveling gypsy, working art and crafts shows. Her art is in ten stores nationwide with rotati...
Once Lost Jewelry
Vintage and antique oddities find new life in my designs. As a third generation jeweler, I take pride in creating uniquely repurposed assemblage jewelry with a signature look. Visit Once Lost Jewelry: www.oncelostjewelry.com...
Rebeca Mojica
Chainmaille has come a long way in the past three millennia. No longer designed solely for combat, maille today is fluid, funky and fashionable. Every piece is lovingly handcrafted one ring at a time. Through the use of color and by combining classic weaves in new ways, Rebeca strives to push the limits of what is commonly thought of as chainmaille. You’ll marvel at the vast number of textures that can be created from a simple circle. Visit the Rebeca Mojica website: www.rebecamojica...
RedAvaDesigns
RedAvaDesigns specializes in handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings using vintage and contemporary beads and findings, and hand-forged and hand-stamped sterling silver jewelry incorporating all sorts of natural and semiprecious stones. I began making jewelry for the first time in December, 2009. Influences include everything from Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design to Film Noir, Surrealism and Asian art. I also have a deep appreciation for the beauty of natural and...
Romantiques
Romantiques is a collection of jewelry and accessories made from natural materials for both men and women. Visit Romantiques: http://romantiqueshop.com/...
substance designs
substance designs jewelry is designed and constructed by Carolyn Healy. Great consideration is given to the textures, the colors, the way light interacts with the piece, and the source of the components. substance designs is driven to charitable giving, purchases locally when possible, support US products, and seeks out vintage and upcycled components. With years of creative experience making stained glass, a Masters in Literature from Northwestern, and a certificate in Design...
The Copper Dragonfly
My copper jewelry, bookmarks, and other gifts were inspired by my tree-hugging tendencies. Plants and animals (especially dragonflies) emerged as silhouettes and implied-line drawings cut into sheets of copper, and my fascination with texture put polishing aside to explore different ways to abrade the metal's surface to accomplish both simple and intricate designs. Visit The Copper Dragonfly: TheCopperDragonfly.etsy.com...
Veronica Riley Martens
My jewelry is handcrafted using eco-friendly materials such as tagua nuts, recycled paper and horn. Visit Veronica Riley Martens www.veronicarileymartens.etsy.com...
Vert Moderne
Vert Moderne is the creation of Marci Battersby and is an extension of her green values and modern aesthetic. Blown bicycle inner tubes destined for a landfill are recreated into striking necklaces, edgy and fun earrings, both feminine and masculine wristcuffs and more. Marci enjoys exploring the new and exciting possibilities of this medium with her knowledge of sewing, jewelry making, and ink printing. Visit Vert Moderne: www.flickr.com/photos/vertmoderne/...
Weener Ware
Weener Ware is art in a recycled bottle cap! All work is done inside the cap and sealed and magnified with resin. We back our creations to be worn as jewelry pieces. We even have cuff links for men! Magnets for the fridgie! Super sparkley pins made with real crystals! A lot of our designs are retro inspired, some just pretty, and others to satisfy hunger cravings. All made with love and come with a lifetime guarantee. The coolest landfill you'll ever wear! Visit Weener Ware: www.w...
wonder wheel
Wearable ephemera -- jewelry made from yesterday's tokens. Visit wonder wheel: http://wonderwheel.etsy.com...