Black Owned Jewelry Brands

Directly supporting Black owned businesses and organizations is essential to strengthening and recognizing the Black community. This is an important step toward minimizing the racial wealth gap and creating equity for oppressed groups. There are so many amazing Black owned jewelry brands making beautiful jewelry. Here are just a few.

Designs By Leyon

Marcia McCoy is a fellow Portland jewelry designer and owner of @designs_by_leyon
She has a beautiful collection of earrings made from various materials including vegan leather. She also expertly curates strands of beads into bracelets and necklaces that you’ll wear everyday. Follow her and browse her work at www.designsbyleyon.com

Limba Gal

Jeneba Koroma is the woman behind Limba Gal jewelry. She hand-fabricates her modern, unconventional jewelry from raw materials for those who value authenticity and individual style. Her work is gorgeous and unique - check it out at www.limbagal.com and follow her at @limbagal

Valerie Madison

When you're in the market for stunning jewelry, including engagement rings, put @valeriemadisonjewelry at the top of your list. She has collections ranging from everyday essentials, to special occasion pieces, all expertly crafted in Seattle, WA. Shop online at www.valeriemadison.com

The Baked Clay Studio

People cannot get enough of Kristin's earrings! They are the perfect combination of color and shape; on trend but still so unique. She is a local Portland maker, and sells on her Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/thebakedclaystudio. Make sure you follow her at @thebakedclaystudio for restock updates as her work sells out incredibly fast.

Reflektion Design

Anitra is an accomplished designer focusing her aesthetic on Ghanaian style. She has an entire collection of home goods and accessories that are vibrant and worldly, and her jewelry is no exception. Follow her at @reflektiondesign and buy her products at reflektiondesign.com

Nappy Rūtz

Nappy Rūtz specializes in enhancing ones beauty by way of handcrafted accessories. They are developers of all things handmade using bold hues, rich textures and striking designs meant to help create your own personal fashion statement. I love the patterns and shapes this designer creates. Follow them @nappyrutz and browse their collection at www.nappyrutz.com

ELUKE

Ranging from women’s and unisex jewelry, statement accessories and artisanal home goods, ELUKE is a treasure trove of beautiful, luxurious objects that transcend the ordinary and invites its passengers on a colorful journey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Her jewelry is SO PRETTY! Buy her work at www.eluke.co and follow her @eluke.co

Johnny Nelson Jewelry

Started by Johnny Nelson in 2017, the former emcee turned his talents to creating jewelry that honors Black culture and history. In his designs, Nelson draws inspiration from his diverse artistic and cultural experiences that merge punk, hip-hop, and spirituality. His pieces can be found on many celebrities such as Lena Waithe, Beyoncé, and Colin Kaepernick.
Follow him @johnnynelsonjewelry and buy his jewelry at www.johnnynelson.nyc

Exalting In Beauty

Aaliya Naimah is an artist, designer, color match-maker, and the “Oprah of joy”! She makes exuberant earrings from perler beads and I am in love with them all 😍 I loved making things with perler beads as a child and I am delighted to bring them into my adult life in earring form!
Follow her @exaltinginbeauty where you can also see her insane eyeglasses collection 👓. Buy her jewelry at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ExaltinginBeauty

Karen Smith Metal Artist

Karen is an artist and arts educator who hand fabricates wearable art and sculpture in Oakland, California. Her work exudes femininity and strength, which is why I love it!
In 2019 Karen founded We Wield the Hammer, an organization that provides metalsmith training to women of African descent in Oakland and Dakar. Follow her @karen_smithmetalartist and buy her work at www.karensmithmetalartist.com

Lingua Nigra

Started in 2003 by Alicia Goodwin, Lingua Nigra seeks to evoke a timeless feeling that can be worn everyday. Her gorgeous jewelry is inspired by the forces of nature, ancient talismans, and the Victorian era. She utilizes her background in fashion and the jewelry industry to expertly create thoughtful textures and shapes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The resulting work looks organic and elegant, making her work truly unique. Follow her @linguanigra and buy her work at www.linguanigra.com

Yam NYC

Based out of Queens, New York, Morgan Thomas hand makes her pieces from recycled materials, found objects, and deadstock (extra, unused material). The results are resplendent items that resemble treasures you'll want to wear everyday (and mega-babes like @lizzobeeating agree). Yam is an ode to Morgan's late mother who initially sparked her love of jewelry making. Follow her @yam_nyc and buy her work at www.yamnyc.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Blakbird Jewelry

Selima comes from a family of artists, and founded Blakbird Jewelry as a creative outlet. Her company was inspired by the Corvid family of birds, and she uses folding techniques on aluminum and brass to form her elegant pieces. Her collection is full of modern classics that you'll wear all the time! Follow her @blakbirdjewelry and buy her work at www.blakbirdjewelry.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀