Archaeologists were able to date the earliest obsidian bracelet, which was found in Turkey, back to 7,500 BC. Following the same artisanship are the onyx hand-carved cuff, $1,500, and the sculptural cuff in quartz, $1,700, both by Sophie Buhai.
Turkish goldsmith and jewelry designer Gurhan utilizes Byzantine techniques to handcraft his prized pieces, such as these one-of-a-kind 24-karat yellow-gold, bezel-set Ethiopian opal dangle earrings, $2,200, at Meierotto Jewelers in North Kansas City.
Established in Baccarat, France, the fine crystal manufacturer has created luxury tabletop and barware since 1765, but also creates statement-making jewelry. Baccarat Médici Pop Ring in black crystal, $415.
Celebrated CFDA award-winning designer Alexis Bittar’s bracelet is created with hand-carved and hand-polished crystal-clear Lucite merging with rich, molten 14k gold-plated metalwork to form a striking cuff that’s hinged for wearability. $295.
Referred to as The Emperor’s Stone, jade has been mined in China since the Stone Age. Here, Ten Thousand Things jewelry makers modernize it beautifully. Small O’Keeffe Jade Earrings, $575.
