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Photo credits: @dualipa, wearing @beabongiasca styled by @lorenzoposocco
Jewelry designers celebrities and models can’t stop wearing
What's the shortcut to jeweler fame? A famous fan, of course. We can't help but notice that cool pendant or colorful ring on our favorite celebrities and models. From the red carpet to Instagram, when recognizable faces wear them, they wear them LOUD. And we're not the only ones who've noticed. Thanks to shout-outs, it seems everyone's watching these seven designers adorning the famed.
Star Animal Sundays
Fans: Selma Blair (eagle), Elle Macpherson (doe), Irina Shayk (horse)
Star Animal Sundays' animal-centric collection is handmade in Los Angeles and New York. The connection between humans and animals inspires their repurposed 14k gold and ethically-sourced diamond charms. From fireflies to whales, this jewelry is a talisman that can bring us closer to nature and ourselves.
Bea Bongiasca
Fans: Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus
Graduating with honors in jewelry design from London’s Central Saint Martins, Bea Bongiasca is where pop culture meets elegance. Her mix of quirky shapes, precious stones, and bright enamel is all about personality and fantasy—even her website takes you on a trippy jewelry journey. Bea’s inspirations vary from East Asian patterns to the free-spirited West culminating in a collection of structural designs that rock.
Anita Ko
Fans: Jodie Turner-Smith, Emilia Clarke, Scarlett Johansson
At any award show or television appearance, you’ll find an Anita Ko design. LA-based Anita creates youthful fine jewelry that’s bold yet feminine. Internationally renowned for her minimal, sophisticated creations, her jewelry is adored by powerful women, from Michelle Obama to Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. Most recently, Billie Eilish was on the cover of the British Vogue sporting Anita Ko earrings.
George Khalife
Fans: Kylie Jenner, Kelly Clarkson, Khloe Kardashian
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, fine jewelry designer George Khalife comes from a family that’s worked in the business for generations. Many stars have commissioned his signature nameplate design to honor their loved ones in an everyday wearable way. Most recently, George partnered with his friend Christina Milian to create “House of Fine Gold,” an accessible line of 14k gold and silver fine jewelry.
Lester Lampert
Fans: Kanye West, Barack Obama
Custom pieces for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s “Nori” necklace celebrating her daughter are just a couple of this jewelers' accomplishments. Chicago’s Lester Lampert is a 4th generation jeweler that’s been around for over 100 years. Barack Obama commissioned them to design a brooch for Michelle as an anniversary gift—it doesn’t get more famous than the First Lady.
Chaumet
Fans: Diane Kruger, Natalia Vodianova
Few jewelers have the history and reputation of Chaumet. Founded in 1780, this LVMH portfolio brand is one of the storefronts gracing the Place Vendôme in Paris, the birthplace of high jewelry. Celebrities the world over seek their elegant fine jewelry, but original fans were Josephine and Napoléon Bonaparte.
Awe
Fans: Madonna, Jessica Alba, Kelly Rowland
It’s all about the divine feminine for Awe. The Livestrong of the jewelry world, this inspirational brand was founded by three-time cancer survivor Jill Johnson and her son to inspire women. Awe’s Goddess collection has tons of celebrity fans who don their pendants honoring historical women who’ve challenged the macho machine over the years.
Editor: Samantha Durbin
Wordsmith: Livia Primo Lack
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