ALEX MONROE Nature has always been Alex Monroe's greatest inspiration. Whether from travels in Pakistan, walks along the hedgerows of Suffolk or even the Tuscan hills, his designs always remain inherently English. Alex always makes the original by hand in sterling silver, which gives his work its distinctive signature of such exquisite detail. He uses his skills to craft jewellery that is slightly quirky, sometimes cute, but always very feminine. The jewellery is both pretty and humorous, but consistently wearable. In 2008, Alex was awarded the prestigious 'Designer of the Year' award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2008, saying ''His quality is perfect and his style is so consistent'. Alex's distinctive designs have earned him many admirers in the press. Always a firm favourite with the girls working at UK Vogue, one of Alex's Feather necklaces recently appeared on the cover of the magazine. Elle, GRAZIA and Marie Claire also regularly feature Alex's pieces. Alex Monroe has long been a jeweller of choice to celebrities, Kate Moss, Thandie Newton, Britney Spears, and Amy Winehouse are all fans. Sienna Miller was recently seen wearing Alex Monroe during her promotional tour of Australia for GI Joe. Made in the UK. 
CC SKYE "Edgy but elegant" is the motto of CC Skye, who founded her eponymous jewelry line in 2004. Based in LA, this line embraces It-girl style through glimmering gold hardware and a fashion-forward sensibility. CC Skye jewelry marries wearability with unpredictability, consistently creating the season's must-haves. And fashionistas have taken notice of this fresh outlook: WWD called the line "consistently ahead of the trends," and In Touch named Skye "Hollywood's Hottest New Designer." CC SKYE is a favourite of It-girls, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Palermo, Taylor Momsen and Fergie. Made in the USA
Dannijo The DANNIJO girl is coy yet flirtatious. Lovably aloof. Shamelessly sexy. And, as always, effortlessly cool.
Sisters, Danielle and Jodie Snyder are self-taught jewellery designers who learned wirework by playing with their father's medical tools as kids. In March 2008, DANNIJO officially launched and the brand is now carried by major luxury retailers worldwide inclusing Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Intermix and Net-a-porter.
DANNIJO jewellery is hand-made in New York (with Love) and features oxidized silver and gold plated metal-work alongside Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones and an array of vintage findings. DANNIJO's signature style is a fusion of Danielle's bohemian whimsy and Jodie's timeless glamour.
This season's collection is the story of two sisters set against a global backdrop. The jewels are a reflection of the avant woman - cultured, engaging, aware, and world-traveled. Featuring burnished golds, gunmetals and oxidized silvers, lush colour palettes of India and an urban warrior aesthetic, the collection is a global journey.
DOGEARED When designer Marcia Maizel-Clarke recognized the need for jewellery that speaks, she founded Dogeared in 1991 and she created the original word jewellery and charms. The resulting success of the Make a Wish series of necklaces gave birth to a family of products that capture the magic of words, symbols, wishes and dreams. Dogeared's unique, custom cast jewels are regularly featured in fashion, lifestyle, and celebrity publications, in films and in television shows. Trendsetting retailers around the world, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus Cusp, Bloomingdales, Fred Segal and Scoop, sell Dogeared. All Dogeared products are handcrafted in Los Angeles. Dogeared is committed to being environmentally sensitive and working with sources that share this commitment.
FALLON Designer Dana Lorenz created Fallon in 2007 after the success of her first line of jewellery and luxury accessories, Fenton. Fallon's pieces are strong statements that are graphic, bold and have a young spirited style. Named after the rebellious daughter of Alexis in the TV program that defined the 80's, Dynasty. Fallon appeals to the daddy's-little-rich-girl in all of us. Fallon has been featured in top publications including VOGUE, Harpers Bazaar, ELLE, Italian VOGUE, W Magazine, NY Times and is carried in the finest retailers and fashion boutiques worldwide including Barneys NY, Henri Bendel, Scoop, Intermix and Fred Segal. Dana has enjoyed her collaborations with other designers, creating accessories for Runway Shows at Proenza Schouler and Brian Reyes and recently designed a large collection with Opening Ceremony. Dana studied as a poet and painter, and has a history in fashion working for eight years with the industries finest companies including Gucci and Donna Karan.
FRIEDA & NELLIE Reuse, Repurpose, Reinvent: That's the mantra of bauble-making BFFs Stacy Herzog and Sarah Reid, who came across colorful, woven friendship bracelets while traveling through the Galapagos in 2009 and realized that these little works of art could be retooled into sophisticated jewelry. They brought the bracelets home to New York and began combining them with pieces from their grandmothers' vintage jewelry collections, creating a collection of old-and-new accessories named after the glamorous grannies, Frieda and Nellie.
When Women's Wear Daily named F&N a promising up-and-coming design duo in February 2010, the girls quit their day jobs and amped up their labor of love. "We spent hours searching flea markets, estate sales, and vintage shops for pieces from the 1920s through the late 1970s that are similar to our grandmothers' treasures," Reid says.
Today, Herzog and Reid spend their days crafting one-of-a-kind boho-glam bracelets and necklaces in the heart of NYC, paying frequent visits to the Ace Hotel and playing with their dogs, Bambi and Levi.
GORJANA Born in Yugoslavia, Gorjana and her family moved to the United States in her teens. It wasn't long before Ford Model & Talent took note and exposed Gorjana to the glamorous, high fashion world of catwalks and photo shoots. Although she was only in her teens, Gorjana immediately realized the fashion industry would be where her inventive self and business self would one day be in accord.
Upon finishing college, Gorjana decided it was time to create something she could call her own. Armed with a knack for designing, a wicked fashion sense, and a husband with a keen business mind, she knew it was time to take a chance. Thus in 2004, the contemporary jewelry collection gorjana was fashioned. The gorjana collection is now carried by the finest boutiques and retailers in the market, constantly featured in the pages of Lucky and InStyle magazines, and seen on the likes of everyone from Sienna Miller to Cindy Crawford. .
ISHARYA Radhika and Gauri Tandon, the sister-in-law team behind the cultural and fashionable phenomenon of Isharya, continue to combine their passions for family, heritage and nature to create, one-of-a kind, wearable statements since the conception in 2004. Set apart by innovative styles, handcrafted pieces and plush materials, Isharya has quickly become one of the most recognized and internationally accepted indian-inspired fashion jewellery brands today. Inspired daily by their families rich culture, Radhika and Gauri design their collection based on the innate influences of Indian royalty and international Art Nouveau of the early 20th Century. Already coveted by top stylists, celebrities and notable trendsetters, Isharya can be found at leading international stores including Net-a-Porter, Harrods, Henri Bendel, Harvey Nicholls and Liberty. Isharya's latest collections have been seen on Eva Longoria, Drew Barrymore, Hayden Pannetiere, Camilla Belle, Hilary Duff and on fashion forward television programs, Gossip Girl, Lipstick Jungle and Ugly Betty.
NICOLE FENDEL South African born Australian-based jewellery designer Nicole Fendel launched her eponymous collection in 2005, successfully fusing romantic sentiment with a modern jewellery aesthetic. Her delicate bracelets, precious cocktail rings and beautiful pendants with poetic engravings have struck a chord with women throughout Australia, with a celebrity clientele including Ruby Rose, Isabelle Lucas, Kristy Hinze and Jennifer Hawkins. NFJ collections have featured in the best Australian and international fashion magazines and were available in premium boutiques around the country within the first year of launch. Nicole was born in to a family of second-generation diamond dealers and jewellery runs through her blood. She's always found inspiration in her South African heritage, with her constant travels abroad, adventures and relationships continuing to fuel her with new ideas and motivation for her collections.
PINK LOULOU Once upon a time on a small island called Tasmania just off Australia a girl was born. Known by the name of Skye, she grew up with a love for horses and adoration for her mother's beauty and style. When Skye came of age, she first moved to Melbourne and then Sydney, got inspired, then got sentimental and in 2009 created an enduring symbol of friendship for her girlfriends – the Map of Tassie necklace.
If you're Australian, the Map of Tasmania will strike a chord. If you're not, it won't but look at the shape! What's more important is that offering was the start of Pink LouLou, an eclectic and crafted ready-to-wear jewellery brand that salutes personal style and gold stars caring gestures. Pink LouLou is inspired by times past, as much as it is by flicking through fashion images and combing weekend markets. We follow trends but don't hang off their every word. Poignantly, each piece of sterling silver and gold Pink LouLou jewellery is made in Australia and made with love.
JENNIFER ZEUNER Growing up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jennifer Zeuner spent much time in her father's clothing factory surrounded by colorful fabrics and vibrant designs. After numerous "meant to be" moments, Zeuner began designing jewelry in South Florida and was featured in the 2006 GenArt Miami Fresh Faces in Fashion show. With a repertoire ranging from delicate gold chains with dragonfly beads to thick silver chains with chunky aqua quartzes, Zeuner's designs demonstrate a fresh approach to organic contrast. Jennifer Zeuner is a favourite of The HILLS, Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port and has also been seen on celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe. Made in the USA
KENNETH JAY LANE "Elegance, luxury and good taste never go out of style", says Kenneth Jay Lane – and he should know. His fabulous costume jewelry has caught the eye of the world's most glamorous women for over four decades, including Jackie Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland and Audrey Hepburn. Moreover, his pieces are now as sought-after and collectable as precious gems, with vintage pieces selling at Christies and Sotheby's. Michigan-born Lane graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1954 and moved to New York for a stint as a Vogue Art Director. This whet his appetite for fashion, and made him realize that he wanted to design and create the products he saw around him. Before long his collections were being snapped up by hot boutiques across Manhattan, as well as royalty and movie stars, and he was proving that costume jewelry could be as beautiful as the 'real thing'. Fast-forward to today and his name has become a by-word for glamour. This season heralds a fabulous collection that is perfect for Fall's love of all oversized jewelry. Shimmering crystal encrusted bangles add evening glamour to the most simple outfit, or the fabulous gold and black necklaces are perfect with Fall's chic black dresses.
PETER LANG "Each piece I design is a product of the love of my craft. The main function of any piece I design is that of total wear-ability. I like that a piece of my jewellery can be worn season after season giving the customer timeless joy. My designs of today, I hope will be the antiques of tomorrow." Peter Lang
Peter Lang has been designing and manufacturing fashion jewellery since the early eighties. From his first collection, Peter has been sought after by the Australia's leading taste-makers. He is a favourite of Kylie Minogue, Liv Tyler and Nicole Kidman and has styled many movies including The Matrix, Mission Impossible 2 and Moulin Rouge.
Each piece of jewellery is completely hand made in Sydney, Australia. The design studio hand casts each metal component using high-grade jeweller's alloy. Each piece is assembled, glued, soldered enamelled and beaded by hand in Australia. Peter Lang jewellery prides itself on using Swarovski crystal- the finest in the world.
SAMANTHA WILLS Samantha Wills began her self-titled accessories collection at just 21, selling her jewellery at the Bondi Market in Sydney. After showing her debut collection at Australian Fashion Week in 2004, Samantha Wills Jewellery became a must-have item in Australia. Each season presents an eclectic mix of natural stones, brass and pewter in the form of exquisite cocktail rings, pendants and larger than life earrings.
Samantha finds the inspiration for her collections in vintage photographs, travel, beautiful fashion books and interiors. Her designs are coveted by many celebrities including Kate Hudson, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Zoe and Eva Mendes. A pair of Samantha Wills earrings recently appeared in the movie, Sex and the City 2 on Cynthia Nixon (Miranda).
