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Best Local Jewelry Designers In Miami

In a city as stylish as Miami, it should never be too difficult to to keep up with the fashion scene. In fact, some of the best jewelry designers in the country are based right here in the city. Jewelry for women as well as unisex pieces are made with the best materials from semi-precious stones to 24-carat gold. Boutique hop around town and see what Septimo Jewelry, Crish Designs, No. 19 Jewelry Co., Mixon by Anna Mixon and Jeux De Vie Designs have to offer.

Septimo Jewelry by Silvia Fassardi

ISA Boutique
3400 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(786) 558-8027
www.septimofashion.com

Designer Silvia Fassardi's Septimo Jewelry line features collections of regal yet modern accessory designs for women. The professional silversmith creates pieces versatile to wear with most any ensemble in the ever-enduring themes of history including superstition, luck, folklore and the zodiac. All pieces are silver 925 or gold-dipped silver 925. Everything in the line is offered at a contemporary price point with prices ranging from approximately $80-$210 for each piece.

Related: Best Small Boutiques With Big Fashion 

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Crish Designs by Cristina Hoyos

Emporium Boutique
2606 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 268-0689
www.crishdesigns.com

Crish Designs is a beautiful line of feminine, sunny and delicate reasonably-priced jewelry for women. Bracelets, necklaces and other pieces are composed of 24-carat gold and often times incorporate exotic materials including gorgeous stones sourced from around the globe. Each piece feels so special and serves as a treasure one holds near and dear - more of a curated object than a mere accessory. The award-winning jewelry designer behind the brand, Cristina Hoyos, only graduated from Miami International University of Art & Design a few years ago and she is already making quite the name for herself with Crish Designs. The line currently features seven collections including the spectacular potpourri and zodiac sign collections.

Related: Best Jewelry Stores in South Florida

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Jeux De Vie Designs by Olga and Maria Alexandra Medina

Apt 606
4141 NE 2nd Ave #106-A
Miami, FL 33137
www.jdvdesigns.com/
Jeux De Vie Designs celebrates the "Joy of Living" or the "Joy of Life" as translated from French. The simple, stunning and ultra-feminine designs are the brainchild of Miami sisters Olga and Maria Alexandra Medina. The often witty creations feature 18-karat gold and sometimes additional materials such as a few diamonds here and there. The handmade pieces are sold at a contemporary price point and may be found at the Miami Design District's newest boutique, Apt 606.

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No. 19 Jewelry Co. by Natalia Silva

Koto
811 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-5686
www.no19jewelry.com

No. 19 Jewelry Co.'s Natalia Silva is another rising jewelry designer who attended Miami International University of Art & Design. Her handmade necklaces are centered around semi-precious stones and crystals selected for both their aesthetic and holistic properties. Her Buddhist beliefs inspired Silva to create jewelry that would not only look good but help the auras of the people who wear them. The line is named after the number 19 - her family's lucky number since it is the birthday of both of her parents as well as the day that they met and the day that they married.

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Mixon by Anna Mixon

Emporium Boutique
2606 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 268-0689

www.annamixon.com

Anna Mixon of Mixon by Anna Mixon is a former model turned jewelry designer. Her work is regularly seen complementing the apparel looks of local and international top designers at fashion shows including Nicole Miller and Krelwear. Her sexy jewelry designs take shape by the cascading silhouettes of the wearer. Many of the necklaces go from the neck all the way around the hips, becoming more of body jewelry than mere neckwear. Her unique looks are sold at a reasonable price point.

Chanoa Chen is a well-published blogger and online journalist on topics ranging from luxury lifestyle living to fashion shows and trends. A self-proclaimed Miami Beach fashion expert, she is also working on launching her first jewelry line, Boki Love. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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