Sunday Spotlight: Indie Jewelry

As it's becoming increasingly popular, indie jewelry is a great alternative to the typical jewelry you may find in mainstream stores. Choosing from the large pool of eclectic talent, CHAOS profiles five of New York City’s most creative indie jewelry designers.

See our picks below the jump...

1. Rebecca Schiffman

Inspired by the neighborhood in which she grew up, Rebecca Schiffman’s designs are a direct interpretation of the buildings that cut the Upper East Side skyline.

Rebecca Schiffman

2. Graciela Fuentes

Designer Graciela Fuentes creates eco-friendly jewelry by recycling antique metals. Her designs incorporate mechanical elements that aim to reinvent Victorian-era style.

Graciela Fuentes

3. Susan Domelsmith

Proving the sustainability of jewelry, Susan Domelsmith utilizes old materials rescued from jewelry factories to transform them into fresh new pieces. Her most recent collection is inspired by Mesoamerican culture and the Aztec Empire. 

Susan Domelsmith

4. Guenevere Rodriguez

Born into a family of artists, Guenevere Rodriguez chose jewelry design as her creative outlet. She is well-known for delivering clean designs with simple metal shapes that are sophisticated standalone pieces.

Guenevere Rodriguez

5. Jennifer Sarkilahti

Based in Brooklyn, designer Jennifer Sarkilahti draws influence from nature by creating organic pieces that reflect natural specimens, rare artifacts, and ancient history. Her designs begin as artistic visions sketched on paper that eventually translate into the final pieces.

Jennifer Sarkilahti

Text Jennifer Bernard
Images DLC Brooklyn and designers' websites