Is your jewelry box in need of a refresh? Whether your style is understated, eclectic, boho, or bold, you don’t have to venture far to find baubles to spruce up your look — there are plenty of stunning pieces made by local artisans right here in the Bluff City. From personalized charm necklaces to custom-made sparklers, here are six Memphis jewelry brands we love!
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Lauren Brook Jewelry
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If you are a minimalist at heart, you will love the simple elegance of the Lauren Brook Jewelry collection. Designed to elevate everyday wardrobes, its approachable pieces feature gentle organic lines and artistic shapes fashioned from sterling silver, 14-karat gold, and precious and semi-precious stones.
PinWe adore these dainty bows from the Lauren Brook Jewelry collection! Image: JoLaura Photography
The eponymous jewelry line began as a hobby for Lauren Tester, who started making jewelry as a fun distraction from stressful college classes. She loved it so much that she bought a beginner’s metalsmith kit and taught herself to solder. In 2016, she began crafting her own pieces to sell on Etsy and showcasing her work at art shows; a business was born.
You can find her one-of-a-kind earrings and necklaces at several local stores, including Falling Into Place and Avenue Wrapping, or purchase your favorites through her website.
PinSelf-taught jewelry maker Lauren Tester designs artistic jewelry to elevate any outfit, like these scarlet hoops. Image: Jo Laura Photography
Janey Bee Jems
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Nostalgic charm necklaces are making a comeback, and Janey Bee Jems makes some of the most enchanting ones around. From chunky chains adorned with bold, vintage-inspired pendants to dainty chains with sentimental enamel charms, designer Brooke Ballard creates eye-catching necklaces that can be worn solo or layered to make a statement with any outfit.
PinJaney Bee Jems makes gorgeous charm necklaces that customers can personalize with meaningful charms. Image: Kim Thomas
Janey Bee Jems officially launched in 2015, when Brooke left her planned career path in nursing to pursue her passion for fashion. She started making tassel necklaces at her parents’ kitchen table. Now, she works with more than 60 retailers nationwide, including Anthropologie, which recently began selling her collection online.
Brooke also hosts pop-up charm bars around town, where customers can create their own necklaces. Shop her site for her latest creations—including fanciful earrings with whimsical charms—or browse her virtual charm bar to design a necklace that expresses your individuality.
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Amy Wells Designs
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Boho chic is the vibe that best describes jewelry made by Amy Wells, a self-described free spirit and the designer and owner of Amy Wells Designs. Amy launched her jewelry brand in 2004 while on maternity leave from the financial services industry and never looked back.
PinAmy Wells makes free-spirited, boho chic jewelry inspired by music, like this “Wildflowers & Wine” necklace named after a favorite song. Image: Amy Wells Design
In keeping with her love of all things rustic, she crafts her designs using natural gems, freshwater pearls, fine silver, mixed metals, and naturally dyed leather. Her diverse collection of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces ranges from delicate styles to statement pieces and brings an earthy charm to any outfit.
PinDesigner Amy Wells uses natural gems, fine silver, mixed metals, and naturally dyed leather to craft her earthy, rustic designs. She fashioned this daisy pendant, “Friendship,” from Tibetan mother of pearl and antique pewter. Image: Amy Wells Design
Several local stores carry Amy’s pieces, including Sorelle Boutique and Loni’s Fashions in Collierville, or you can shop her site for more designs. Fun fact: Many of Amy’s pieces are inspired by music from her favorite bands, including The Grateful Dead, and she names her necklaces after her favorite songs! She also donates a portion of her profits to the Humane Society and America’s VetDogs.
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Gold + Stone
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From bejeweled bracelet stacks and disco hoop earrings to chandelier pendants and layered drop necklaces, Gold+Stone is known for its fun fashion jewelry. The creative force behind the venture is Memphis native Sophia Margaritis. Sophia started making jewelry for herself and her friends as a college student at the University of Arkansas. Her designs were such a hit that she decided to turn it into a career.
Since then, she has exhibited in showrooms from Atlanta to Los Angeles and sold her jewelry in stores across the country. Along with semiprecious gemstones (she’s a huge fan of pyrite!), Sophia creates her designs with various materials, including antique and matte-finish chains, freshwater pearls, antique charms, and even deer hide.
Locally, Gold+Stone jewelry is available at Social Memphis and La Maison Antiques, or you can order through the website, which offers free shipping.
PinSophia Margaritis’s Gold+ Stone jewelry brand is known for its fun and sparkly fashions. One piece we’re obsessed with is this white topaz moon and pavé heart charm necklace! Image: Sophia MargaritisPinFrom dainty drop necklaces to disco hoops, Gold+Stone offers a diverse collection of jewelry that dazzles. Image: Sophia Margaritis
Carol Blumthal Jewelry Design
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Whether you are shopping for a custom-designed ring or a spectacular limited-edition piece, you will surely find plenty of inspiring choices in the fine jewelry made by Carol Blumthal. A Midwest native who has called Memphis home since 2012, Carol specializes in creating accessible fine jewelry that merges artistry with intention. She honed her craft in Italy, where she studied decorative arts and jewelry, and she brings an eye for composition and visual storytelling to each of her creations.
PinCarol Blumthal specializes in creating fine jewelry that merges artistry with intention. These rings are from her newest collection, “Pure Form,” which features raw, sculptural designs that play with light and texture and celebrate individuality and authenticity. Image: Houston Cofield
Her jewelry has been featured everywhere, from British Vogue to Milano Jewelry Week 2024. She produces unique collections of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings and works one-on-one with clients to create custom engagement rings.
Hurry over to her site to snap up pieces from her ever-evolving collections (Our favorite is her “Shell” collection that celebrates Memphis music history and benefits the Overton Park Shell), or purchase her jewelry at the Metal Museum Store and Avenue Wrapping.
PinCarol Blumthal’s jewelry has been featured everywhere, from British Vogue to Milan Fashion Week 2024. Image: Houston Cofield
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Emily McMackin Dye is an Alabama native and Tennessee transplant, who recently moved to Memphis from Nashville. A freelance writer, she enjoys exploring history, culture, and the lifestyle scene surrounding her new home in The Bluff City.
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