After years of tutelage under her grandmother, Marisa Haskell turned a love of traditional craftsmanship into a line of elegant leather necklaces and bracelets. Handmade African beads, brass accents, raw diamonds, and tiny gemstones embellish each piece.

Available at marisahaskell.com, $42-$235.

Shop curator Mo Clancy works with collectors and artists to unearth an ever-evolving collection of global and vintage treasures from ’60s and ’70s movements (Modernism, Biomorphism, and Brutalism).

Available at nomadeexquis.com, $150-$1,750.

Rhiannon Griego’s Native American ancestry inspires her intricate beadwork designs. The shoulder- and chest-grazing earrings and fringe bib necklaces mimic bold Navajo loom work. 

Available at ghostdancercollection.com, $45-$295.

Inspired by fantasy and surrealism, Lee Brooks and Greg Franke combine unique textures and exotic minerals to create outrageous masterpieces.

Available at Cavalier by Jay Jeffers, 1035 Post Street (415-440-7300), $400-$6,000. To see styles, go to alexandlee.com.

Patricia Hom incorporates simple vintage charms (birds, scissors, nautical elements), pendants made of melted bullet casings, and vintage brass plates onto her delicate chain necklaces.

Available at foundmadenew.com, $55-$95.

Whitney and Hayley Stevens may have different day jobs, but their line of handcrafted necklaces, earrings, and bracelets brings the sisters back together. Work with them to create your own gemstone combination necklace or order personalized initial or zodiac pendants.

Available at whitleydesigns.com, $40-$160.

Ashley Buchanan holds degrees in metalsmithing and jewelry design, as reflected in the intricate shapes and metalwork of her pieces. Striking collars, bold cuffs, and statement earrings are handmade from brass and sterling silver.

Available at ashleybuchananjewelry.com, $40-$180.

Designer Meredith Peck finds inspiration on trips to Japan. Each collection involves elements like baubles encased in custom-print glass vials, stamped storage bags, and Japanese origami paper. 

Available at sparkandpepper.com, $35-$165.

World traveler Elisa Browsh was inspired by the culture clash of Hong Kong, where modern skyscrapers brush up against the ancient markets of Temple Street.

Available at elyriajewels.com, $1,400-$13,000.

Working from her South Beach studio, Natasha Grasso creates elegant, clean designs from silver and gold. 

Available at etsy.com, $29-$350.

Santa Cruz-based designer Laamie Young creates one-of-a-kind jewelry collages. The ecofriendly collection of glovelettes and cuffs repurposes antique objects into eye-catching adornments with a modern feel.

Available at Cameron Marks Boutique, 402 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz (831-458-3080), $85-$225. To see styles, go to blankversejewelry.com.

Negative space is not necessarily negative. Evidence: Vanessa Gade’s minimalist jewelry collection. Delicate chains crisscross inside hollow pendants, creating angles and shapes that recall city architecture (suspension bridges, power lines).

Available at vanessagade.com, $52-$225.

Jessica Winzelberg crafts ethereal stunners by mixing multihued stones (boulder opal, variscite, and malachite) with faceted gems (orange garnet, blue topaz, and light blue and green sapphires).

Available at jessicawinzelberg.com, $100-$5,000.

The statement pieces from Oakland-based designer Jocelyn Nguyen blur the line between pretty and gritty (delicate chains, chunks of grosgrain ribbon).

Available at noussavons.bigcartel.com, $24-$118.

Sarah Greenberg’s meticulous handcrafting is evident in even the tiniest details. Delicate “worry stone” stacking rings look like they’ve been connected with beach pebbles. 

Available at sarahswell.com, $65-$1,200.

Designer Kelsey Nagie’s collection reflects her love of dance and fashion. Pieces flow with large chains and tassels.

Available at shophale.com, $27-$175.

By mixing unusual finds with new hardware, Danielle Teller gives Granny’s forgotten baubles a fun, modern look. A kitschy telephone pendant makes a great conversation piece.

Available at Afterlife Boutique, 988 Valencia Street (415-796-2398), $48-$125. To see styles, go to adoura.com.

Van Kim Le, a former textile designer and self-taught knitter, replaces yarn with gunmetal, copper, and silver chains to create textural necklaces. Each piece has unique elements, from mixed-metal swatches to extra-long chains that double as bracelets.

Available at loveandkeep.com, $60-$150.

Each design — computer chip necklaces, martini glass rings, memorial plate pendants — tells a story.

Available at shanaastrachan.com, $35-$350.

The years April Reno spent accompanying her antiques dealer parents to flea markets and trade shows come across in her history- and architecture-inspired collection. 

Available at aprilreno.com, $125-$275.

Giovanna Torrico suspends vintage, Paris-sourced paillettes from wire with an aerial manipulation. The result? Architectural yet buoyant pieces with intricate movement. 

Available at giovannatorrico.com, $100-$600.

John S. Brana uses materials like freshwater pearls and Venetian glass to create handmade pieces.  

Available at johnsbrana.com, $18-$1,200.

By combining vintage elements found at estate sales with new, unexpected materials, Nico Lopez creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by silver-screen icons of yesteryear.

Available at etsy.com, $35-$225.

Drawing aesthetic inspiration from mon (Japanese clan etchings), Kenly Warren creates emblematic cuffs, rings, and necklaces.

Available at kenlywarren.com, $150-$1,000.

After studying jewelry design in Mexico, Lauren Wolf began crafting pieces that replicate stones, fangs, and cactus needles.

Available at laurenwolfjewelry.com, $40-$3,500.