The advent of digitization has definitely brought about a tidal wave when it comes to businesses flourishing and gaining market momentum – be it any industry! And this is a commonly known fact, which is why entrepreneurs and companies all around the world have adapted to this tech-savvy lifestyle as we know it. Where the digital world is always evolving, we are faced with a diorama of choices – what works best? And well speaking about the Jewelry Industry (after all we are here to talk about that), the past decade has seen an exponential rise in the sales that have been directly proportional to the social media presence of the businesses. But, as any social media aficionado will understand – it’s not just the presence, it’s the way these businesses leverage the quirky aspects of it that matters. Hands down – in today’s day and date “Influencers” definitely have a strong grasp on making or even breaking brands.
This blog here will specifically aim at jotting down some of the top jewelry influencers to follow – who have made a significant impact through their creative content and reaching masses that resonate with them and their chosen brands alike!
Jewellery Historian
This defining magazine came to life in 2014, created by a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Lucas Samaltanos-Ferrier. It is a free online magazine that exclusively focuses on jewelry & timepieces, offering creatively crafted articles embedded with visual and textual aid. As an independently published magazine, Jewellery Historian surely has come a long way with over 200, 000 followers on its Instagram handle and a readership spread across 80 countries.
https://www.instagram.com/jewellery_historian/?hl=en
https://www.jewelleryhistorian.com/
Pablo Cimadevila
This Spanish custom jewelry designer is a former paralympic athlete who has gained recognition for his timeless pieces. Pablo’s intricate work and attention to detail are always a subtle reflection of the stories that stand for the jewelry pieces he makes for his clients.
https://www.instagram.com/pablocimadevila/
https://pablocimadevila.com/biografia/en
Anita Ko
LA-based jewelry designer Anita is all about bringing contemporary trends to life with minimalism and dripping from the edges. Her chic yet bold statement designs are perfect for 21st-century women – offering a luxurious feel to adorning their bodies. Her expertise in the use of diamonds and precious jewels, as well as her meticulous attention to detail, have gained her international acclaim in the luxury jewelry industry.
https://www.instagram.com/anitakojewelry/
Izzy Jeweler
This perfect New Yorker is the founder of NYC Luxury, a custom jewelry online store that has gained mass acclaim for offering a diverse range of customized diamond jewelry. Izzy’s pieces are designed mainly to cater to the people in the hip hop industry – bringing “A New Kind of Bling to Life.”
https://www.instagram.com/izzyjeweler/
Sofia Zakia
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Sofia Ajram created a namesake jewelry brand that is unique in its own rights. Best known for its timeless designs incorporating elements of magic, alongside mythological references, made from ethically sourced materials, Zakia unites the vibrant worlds of art, history, and science in a harmonic mix of luxury and storytelling.
https://www.instagram.com/sofia.zakia/
Lucy Walker
This Malaysian entrepreneur is considered a prolific personality in the jewelry industry. Founder of the Metalsmith Academy, a worldwide online community of over 3500 jewelers, Walker is committed to creating a platform where jewelers like herself can learn and explore – broaden their reach and creative potential.
https://www.instagram.com/lucywalkerjewellery/
Nikos Koulis
This award-winning Greek Jewelry Designer and a generational businessman is best known for his innovative signature designs and exceptional craftsmanship. Reflecting Greek culture, values, and symbolism in his collections, Koulis is committed to highlighting Greece in a new light, leaving a mark in the jewelry industry.
https://www.instagram.com/nikoskoulisjewels/
Made of Jewelry by Sophie
A passionate blogger hailing from Belgium, Sophie started her journey of documenting her reviews, suggestions, and jewelry interests in 2013 on her blog – Made of Jewelry. Since then she has been sharing her love for jewelry, accumulating over 60,000 followers on Instagram and a massive readership across Europe.
https://www.instagram.com/madeofjewelry/
https://www.madeofjewelry.com/
Galerie Slavik
Slavik is a German gallery owner known for showcasing the timelessness of the culture’s architectural forms and extraordinary works from global jewelry artists. She aims to promote the radiance of international jewelry art by offering a bespoke platform to budding as well as established artists.
https://www.instagram.com/galerie.slavik/
http://www.galerie-slavik.com/
Cathleen McCarthy
McCarthy is a Philadelphia-based writer, founder of The Jewelry Loupe, a blog/magazine dedicated to all aspects of human ornamentation. This site, which debuted in 2009, has a vast collection of jewelry history, reviews, profiles, and practical information for devoted collectors, including interviews with renowned gem and jewelry specialists.
https://www.instagram.com/thejewelryloupe/
Lorenzo Pepe
This Spanish artist specializes in ceramic and experimental jewelry, primarily exploring styles that are focused on the formal and graphic study of natural harmony. Marine species, their structures, textures, and symmetries are his main sources of inspiration. Showcasing a collection of unique pieces that are to die for, Pepe sure has garnered mass recognition for attempting to create bespoke, trendy, and modern works of art.
https://www.instagram.com/lorenzopepejewelry/
Julie Mahoney
Hailing from the backwaters of Detroit, Mahoney is a jewelry artist who rose to popularity for her ‘free spirited’ and ‘funky’ jewelry pieces – that surely resonates deeply with Millenials and Gen Z women.
https://www.instagram.com/juliemahoneyjewelry/
https://www.juliemahoneyjewelry.com/
Magali Wuarin
Founder of The Fifth Element Jewelry, Wuarin is a California-based artist who drew inspiration from her Eastern travels and started bringing her experience to life through her works of art. Wuarin’s jewelry is a perfect culmination of minimalism and 21st-century modern art that is bound to catch the eyes of jewelry enthusiasts all around the world.
https://www.instagram.com/fifthelementjewelry/
Marlo Laz
Jesse Marlo Lazowski, the creative director and designer behind Marlo Laz, launched the fine jewelry business in 2014. The brand boasts a range of funky and aesthetic pieces that resonate perfectly with the ever-evolving jewelry trends – catching the breath of collectors and enthusiasts one collection at a time.
https://www.instagram.com/marlolazjewelry/
Carin Jones
Jones is a Seattle-based vintage naturalist, silver taxidermist, and assembler – who sources her inspiration from a zoological background, creating bespoke pieces that remind us of a forgotten era longing to make a way in this chaotic world. She is known for transforming widely considered throwaway materials into treasured works of wearable art, challenging society’s perspective, and, moreover, assisting in realigning the audience’s perspective.
https://www.instagram.com/jonesingforjewelry/
http://www.jonesingforjewelry.com/
Carol Woolton
A contributing author at British Vogue, Woolton is a highly experienced writer known for her expertise in the jewelry industry. She is also the author of the book The New Stone Age, a book that describes how a small crystal worn around the neck, tossed in a purse, or sitting next to a computer can help make great life choices.
https://www.instagram.com/carolwoolton/
Melissa Kaye
This NY-based fine jewelry designer is best known for her aesthetic, sophisticated luxury, chic and timeless pieces that are primarily inspired by geometric and natural patterns bringing a modern edge to classic shapes.
https://www.instagram.com/melissakayejewelry/
https://shop.melissakayejewelry.com/
Farah Khan Ali
Hailing from India, Farah’s jewelry pieces are a reflection of the rich heritage and vivid beauty prevailing in India as well as her Persian roots. Her art primarily examines, reinvents, and attempts to reimagine her deeply textured past for the future. Her art pieces, captivated by Renaissance art and the poetry of the Romantics, enchanted by history, have a strong sense of nostalgia that is drool-worthy.
https://www.instagram.com/farahkhanali/
Cindy Chao
Hailing from a long line of artists, Cindy opened the first showroom of her namesake brand CINDY CHAO The Art Jewel in 2004, inspired by a desire to push boundaries and reinvent high jewelry. Her pieces are the culmination of a traditional 18th-century artisan method of wax carving (cire perdue). Two of her highly sought-after collections: the museum-quality Black Label Masterpieces and the White Label Collection have become vastly popular amongst connoisseurs.
https://www.instagram.com/cindychao_theartjewel/
https://www.cindychao.com/en/artist
Neha Dani
Hailing from India, Dani is best known for her sculptural one-of-a-kind high three-dimensional jewelry made with rare and exceptional natural stones. Each artwork by Dani explores a single facet of the natural world in depth. Her color palette is generally vivid and unusual, with stunning contrasts of colorful metals and stones.
https://www.instagram.com/nehadanijewels/
Benoit Repellin
Repellin is an auctioneer, founder of a contemporary auction house that focuses on promoting innovation in the jewelry industry and connecting art enthusiasts from around the world. His auctions boast a diverse collection of unique, timeless global pieces from global artists.
https://www.instagram.com/benoit.repellin/
Louise Billgren
Billgren is an experimental jewelry artist who has gained recognition for his aesthetic approach that celebrates his love for spontaneity, naturalness, and intuitiveness. A large part of his collection is based on his research into natural phenomenon perceptions, which has resulted in minimal, chic, and modern pieces.
https://www.instagram.com/louisebillgren/
Diana M.
A Third-generation U.S.-based jewelry designer, Diana is best known for her elegant diamond jewelry pieces – a Victorian Love, that has attracted millennials from around the world – resulting in her garnering over 80,000 followers on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/dianamjewels/
Carolina Bucci
A London based Florentine Fine Jewelry Artist Bucci’s work mirrors Italian craftsmanship – reflecting the rich cultural heritage at its best. Her debonair, colorful jewelry pieces are what we can call an Italian Love Affair measuring eyes at a single glance.