Jewelry, we agree, is an art form. And the jewelry designer is an artist.
On April 11, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City will once again reveal a bounty of jewelry loot in the aptly titled, LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual exhibition and sale featuring designs from more than 40 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists. Now in its 16th year, LOOT has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary artist-made jewelry, where jewelry enthusiasts, of both the modern and traditional aesthetic, have the rare opportunity to view and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field.
LOOT inspired us to think about the talented women designers who inspire our jewelry wishlists with innovative and stunning designs. Here are five women who honor craftsmanship, a passion for color, and a belief in jewelry that is timeless. And, remember to follow these fabulous women on Instagram!
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MONICA VINADER
Monica Vinader is a British luxury jewellery brand with wearable, contemporary pieces to style, stack and personalize with engraving. At her debut in 2008, Monica Vinader won Brand of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards.
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DANNIJO
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The Snyder sisters, Danielle and Jodi who form DANNIJO, are passionate about jewelry design and philanthropy. Since its inception in 2008, DANNIJO has advocated creating sustainable economic opportunity for women in underdeveloped areas of the world. All DANNIJO.com packaging is handmade in Rwanda as part of their women’s empowerment initiative in parternship with Indego Africa.
