The Top 10 Designer Jewelry Brands

Unique designs, artisan techniques and master craftsmanship; these are just a few of the reasons that so many of us opt for designer jewelry. Fine jewelry is to be worn and treasured and perhaps handed down to future generations. They are sparkling heirlooms that take on the memories and moments of the wearer, and we have chosen our top 10 designers who truly understand the significance of a precious pieces of jewelry.

Whether it’s a classic pair of stud earrings, a simple solitaire or a dazzling necklace, choosing a designer is the first step in your jewelry journey. To help with your search, we have captured the essence of each of these established designers to give you an idea of their individual styles.

With over three decades of experience, Simon G creates jewelry that reflects contemporary design executed using traditional techniques. Their pave designs are set with eye-popping precision resulting in an intense sparkle, and their inherent understanding of contemporary style fuses seamlessly with a vintage flair.

This two-tone bangle perfectly demonstrates Simon G’s expert understanding of precious metals and the various techniques that can be used to bring them to life. Levels, textures and sparkling diamonds create a bangle that is as unique as it is eye-catching.

Tacori is all about signature styles. Whether it’s the distinctive Tacori crescent that adorns their diamond rings, or the exquisite detailing in their fine jewelry, Tacori creates stand-out designs that are full of intrigue and beauty. Their collection of pedants uses a variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones that allow the wearer to express their individual personality through color.

The Dantela pendant above features delicate prongs and a sparkling halo to illuminate your central diamond. Pair with an A CUT ABOVE® diamond for a necklace with unbeatable sparkle and brilliance.

Ritani is at the cutting edge of innovative jewelry design and setting processes. Their collections are sleek and contemporary yet still offer a diverse range of styles and flourishes to suit a variety of tastes. They are famous the world over for their striking ‘micro-pave’ settings; this complex setting technique reduces the amount of metal between pave diamonds allowing for a greater sparkle and brilliance. Their jewelry radiates the effortless cool that is at the core of this coveted brand.

These Bella Vita earrings are bezel-set to protect your central diamonds while elegantly framing them in a twinkling diamond melee.

Vatche has been leading the way in jewelry technology since the 1980’s. Their ability to adapt to the changing styles of each decade has earned them a position as a perennial favourite with jewelry lovers. Their commitment to innovation and a love of effortless minimalism can be seen throughout their fine jewelry collections. From their distinctively different solitaires to the masterful precision of their more artistic settings, Vatche have established themselves as fine jewelry experts with something to suit every style.

This striking half eternity band from their Serenity collection looks stunning worn alone or would be excellent for a sparkling stack of rings.

Verragio designs are ornate and detailed with an abundance of eye-catching details and intricate metalwork. Often featuring a vintage flair, they are striking and distinctive like something out of a fairy tale. Inspired by European architecture, Verragio jewelry has taken the world by storm.

This braided diamond band showcases the Verragio eye for detail in a complex array of sparkling diamond melee.

Many of Danhov’s designs prove that less is more. Their contemporary styles are perfect for every day wear; like a little black dress, their designs will never go out of style and are effortlessly chic. The Voltaggio ring features a tension set diamond – a tension setting requires mathematical precision to be successful. When this is achieved, the result is a diamond that appears to float on the hand. Daring, minimalist and striking.

One of a kind design since 1892. A. Jaffe has used their wealth of experience to create jewelry that doesn’t just look incredible, but is also full of features to enhance the comfort of the wearer. From quilted interiors to squared locking shanks, they continue to be pioneers in the world of fine jewelry. Their jewelry collections are full of sentiment and story, with each ring taking over 80 hours to craft. They capture femininity and romance with an all-American soul. Another inspiring jewelry innovation is A.Jaffe Maps, allowing customers to beautifully commemorate a sentimental moment in a piece of fine jewelry.

Benchmark jewelry is all about bold and beautiful designs that are made from the finest metals and crafted by experts at the jeweler’s bench. Whether it’s stacking rings, simple weddings bands or something statement, this is a company who understands how to balance jewelry designs to create strong and simple looks. If understated and classic is your style, you will fall in love with Benchmark.

Hearts on Fire have huge variety across their fine jewelry. From the magical, outdoors inspired Aerial collection to the urban, New York-inspired Triplicity collection, their commitment to jewelry trends is matched by their commitment to the high-quality gemstones and diamonds that adorn them.

Jeff Cooper creates timeless, classic jewelry that will never go out of style. Diamond melees, dainty halos and simple elegance are some of the key features of Jeff Cooper jewelry. They use interesting diamond shapes in many of their designs so if a round brilliant isn’t what your heart desires, take a look at some of their Oval or Emerald diamond rings.