2017-01-11

The selection is wide, but here are nine rad shops to start with.

Statement jewelry has been steadily on the rise, but here’s the thing about making a statement: When the 12th person on your Instagram feed makes the same one, the shine wears off. Naturally, the hunt for untapped, under-the-radar brands follows, and there is arguably no better place to find them than on Etsy.

To date, the online marketplace has 1.7 million active shops (!!) and more than 40 million items for sale; inside those numbers, jewelry claims a pretty big space. You’ll find shops — old and new — offering everything from newly hand-crafted and vintage to custom and made-to-order pieces from all over the world.

While so many options means a greater chance of finding something you like, the thought of sifting through endless pages of items can (and will) feel overwhelming.

So in an effort to make things easier, we’ve sorted through the masses to bring you a list of our favorite Etsy shops for jewelry right now, all guaranteed to have people asking where you got your new earrings, bracelet, or necklace.

Depeapa

Depeapa’s name comes from the Spanish expression “de pe a pa,” meaning “from A to Z” or “from beginning to end,” which is fitting considering the shop offers everything from necklaces to notebooks. The jewelry, which generally runs around $20–$30, is light-hearted and quirky; expect lots of pastel-painted clay and wooden shapes, copper tubing, and brass beads strung together on contrasting leather and cotton cords.

Persephone Vintage

While you can shop a lot more than jewelry from this vintage seller, the shop’s selection of bold earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are arguably the star of the show. The inventory straddles different time periods, but most of what you’ll find are really playful pieces from the 1980s, like these oversized beaded hoops ($54) and these sculptural wing earrings ($98).

By Lía

If you’ve ever wondered about the mysteriously untagged, minimal, delicate jewelry in your favorite bloggers’ Instagram posts, you’ll love the selection in this shop. It’s simple, trendy, and largely affordable, with most pieces — including this gold circle necklace ($27) and these small hoops ($22) — under $50.

Yuka

The designer behind Yuka has a background in architecture, and the sculptural pieces throughout the collection reflect that. From asymmetric earrings ($90) to this half-circle ring ($90), shapes and symmetry are common themes throughout, as are as stones like lapis, quartz crystal, and jade.

Benu Made

This Prague-based jewelry line combines shiny metallics, bold shapes, and leather textures, resulting in some of the most playful, stand-out pieces on this list. Highlights include these Matisse-inspired gold leather and leaf cut-out earrings ($34), as well as abstract pendant necklaces ($36).

AgJc

This minimal Parisian brand, which takes the geometric trend and runs with it, introduces shapes and silhouettes in combinations that feel really fresh and original. Spotlight on these matte sterling silver earrings ($52) and this gorgeous stacking ring set ($97).

Gouttedeterre

At first glance, the pieces in this shop read as decades-old heirloom treasures. But in fact, the jewelry here is all thoughtfully handmade one-of-a-kind porcelain. Prices range from $26 for small pieces like these glazed gold studs to upwards of $195 for more intricate items like this black-and-gold painted necklace.

Maslo Jewelry

Influenced by both modern and vintage aesthetics, Maslo reworks and combines everything from thrifted costume jewelry, dead stock materials, and recycled gold brass and silver to create the final product. Prices start at $28 for simple cord and bar bracelets and peak at $58 for more involved, multi-piece necklaces.

Atlanta Marie

Turns out Etsy is a surprisingly great place to shop for bridal jewelry, too. Atlanta Marie is a prime example. The shop stocks gorgeous diamonds, simple bands, and even some special vintage pieces. A huge price range is covered; stacking bangles start at just $25, but diamond rings can go as high as $7,500 for something like this 18k rose gold engagement ring, and even higher for custom pieces.

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