The best contemporary jewelry brands are sometimes the hardest to discover. Many people are familiar with the biggest and most dazzling names in jewelry—Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels—and know where to look for the independent labels that do great everyday basics, but sometimes, it can be difficult to find cool contemporary jewelry brands that are making fun, fresh pieces not everyone else is going to have.

The basics—a good hoop earring and a dainty gold chain—are great starting points when starting a jewelry collection, but as you begin to build out a more robust assortment, you’ll likely find yourself looking for something unique to help round out your collection.

And while the list of designers who are catching our eyes here at Vogue far exceeds this list, let me introduce you to some of the buzziest names (and their designs) in today’s contemporary jewelry world—a fresh crop of designers well deserving of a coveted spot in your jewelry box. From Juju Vera’s sculpted treasures to Charlotte Chesnais’s winding creations and Dezso’s shell-laden necklaces, you’re sure to find something (maybe even, a few somethings) suited to your style.

Juju Vera

Juju Vera’s sculpted metal creations are great everyday statement pieces to add to your jewelry box. The debut collection paid homage to New York City based founder, Julia’s (or as she goes by, Juju), Greco-Roman heritage.