Jewelry is so much more than adornment. For some, nameplate bamboo earrings are a way to express identity and cultural pride. For others, an intricate gold-and-ruby ring serves as a family heirloom, passed down to the eldest daughter across generations. For some, a beaded gemstone bracelet is a gift of protection, a talisman that preserves history, spirituality, and love. And yes, sometimes it’s just the perfect layered necklace to pull an outfit together.
Whatever the case, jewelry is expressive, adorning, and meaningful. Here, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Latina-owned jewelry brands to help you pick the perfect accessory for yourself or someone you love.
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Susan Rangel grew up watching her mom selling jewelry with love, grace, and confidence, and in 2019, she was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps. From her living room in Los Angeles, the first-gen mexicana started Coqueta Collective, an affordable jewelry brand making textured pieces you’ll love to wear. Made from high-quality stainless steel and 18k gold-plated materials, Rangel works with the same partners her mother did decades ago. Currently, I love wearing the Alana earrings, a gold hoop set with a subtle twist that make this everyday essential a statement piece as well.
Coqueta Collective Coqueta Collective’s Alana Gold Hoop Earrings, $, available at Coqueta Collective
Gabriela Berlingeri started her viral jewelry (and now swimwear) brand Diciembre Veintinueve in November 2020, and it has already become one of the most coveted Latina-owned brands in fashion. Inspired by her homeland of Puerto Rico, Berlingeri’s pieces embrace island life, using gold, pearls, and seashells to create necklaces, bracelets, and rings that evoke the sun, palm trees, and serene beach waves. Her latest collection includes the Devaneio Bracelet, a natural arrangement of Carnelian, Citrine, Agate, Smoky Quartz, Multi-Rutilated Quartz, Clear Quartz, Ocean Jasper, Peach and Orange Moonstone, Amber, Orange Garnet, Jade, and Freshwater Pearls. “Devaneio serves as a reminder that the strength you’ve gathered is always within you,” the D29 site says of the bracelet. It’s “for moments when the future feels uncertain or overwhelming.” I can’t be the only one who needs that.
Diciembre Veintinueve Diciembre Veintinueve’s Devaneio Bracelet, $, available at Diciembre Veintinueve
In Miami, Cuban-American designer Ylette Luis founded XIO by Ylette in 2017. Inspired by Ylette’s grandmother, Xiomara, an entrepreneur who owned a hair salon in Cuba, the jewelry brand blends identity, spirituality, and fashion, with many pieces inspired by astrology, celestial motifs, and Latine culture. Take the Divine Mother’s Rainbow Rosary, a colorful spin on a classic Latine accessory. It’s a “a rainbow of hope, grace, and spiritual guidance,” the site says.
XIO by Ylette Xio by Ylette’s Divine Mother’s Rainbow Rosary, $, available at XIO by Ylette
Colombian jewelry designer Daniela Salcedo started her eponymous line in 2014. What began as a college business project has grown into one of the most visible accessory brands in her country, with boutiques in Bogotá and Cali, as well as an online store reaching customers worldwide. Her pieces, like the Beating Hearts ring, often feature vibrant colors and playful designs, as Salcedo hopes they help wearers feel loved, confident, and safe.
Daniela Salcedo Daniela Salcedo’s Beating Hearts Ring, $, available at Daniela Salcedo
In New York, self-taught artist Luiny Rivera is behind the stunning jewelry brand Luiny. Intuition drives each collection. As an artist, Luiny begins her designs by hand-carving in wax, allowing her instinct to guide the process rather than a specific plan or vision. Following the path of abstract artists, freely playing with color and movement, her pieces still capture her roots in Puerto Rico and New York. Her Abrazo ring, for instance, wraps around the finger like a warm hug. Available in gold-plated, brass, and silver, it was made in New York using recycled metals.
Luiny Luiny’s Abrazo Ring, $, available at luiny
In New York, Dominican entrepreneur Gloria Malone is behind Cassava & Cane, an affordable jewelry label that celebrates identity and self-expression. With necklaces that read ‘Mujerón,’ ‘Abundance,’ and ‘Bendecida,’ each piece serves as a wearable affirmation.
Cassava & Cane Cassava & Cane’s Worthy Necklace, $, available at Cassava & Cane
María Consuelo Designs is a fine jewelry brand based out of Los Angeles. Each piece is carefully made to order and inspired by the designer’s Mexican heritage. Take the brand’s Ruby Clover Talavera Ring. Inspired by a Talavera pattern — a traditional Mexican ceramic motif known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs — the stunning ring is made of genuine ruby and 14k gold.
María Consuelo Designs María Consuelo Designs’ Ruby Clover Talavera Ring, $, available at María Consuelo Designs
Tara Chial grew up watching her mother adorn herself with vibrant, gorgeous costume jewelry, pieces that were ultimately passed down to her. Those accessories from her childhood in Panama inspired her own eponymous jewelry line. Tara Chial handcrafts joyful, feminine accessories with all the texture, color, and joy of her Central American homeland. “Even as the brand reaches beyond its origins, the sense of heritage and devotion to craft remains woven into every creation,” Chial says. The Tigresito, a freshwater pearl necklace with a beaded Tiger pendant, is for those who love going extra in the best way.
Tara Chial Tara Chial’s Tigresito Necklace, $, available at Tara Chial
After working in the fashion industry for several years, Lisette Scott decided to bet on herself in 2016 and founded her jewelry brand Jam + Rico. Inspired by her Jamaican and Puerto Rican heritage, the line is a celebration of Caribbean identity, culture, and natural beauty. Today, Jam + Rico features five collections — Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, and Aruba — each rooted in island storytelling. I’m currently obsessed with the Wavescape Ring, a sleek, sculptural piece inspired by the gentle rise and fall of Caribbean waves, set with a rich brown stone that makes it the perfect solo statement.
Jam + Rico Jam + Rico’s Wavescape Ring with Stone, $, available at Jam + Rico
Back in Los Angeles, Mexican designer Marieann Garzón hand-makes dreamy pearl pieces. Her line Marieann by Me is made for the whimsy spirits, with each design exuding charisma and joy. The Helena necklace, for instance, is ethereally feminine. Strung with genuine freshwater pearls and gemstones, it’s luminous, beachy, and will brighten any fit.
Marieann by Me Marieann by Me’s Helena Pearl Necklace, $, available at Marieann by Me
All the cool girls wear By Lolita, probably because the coolest girl of all, Melina, is behind the luxe jewelry brand. Inspired by the Dominican designer’s New York upbringing and her mami’s ’90s style, By Lolita’s pieces have unmistakable callejera personality. Bold and confident, they’re for anyone comfortable in the spotlight and ready to have everyone asking where they scored that eye-catching necklace. Case in point: the gold vermeil El Paraíso De Ruby Necklace, a statement-making piece with vibrant ruby accents and intricate chain detailing.
By Lolita By Lolita’s El Paraiso de Ruby Necklace, $, available at By Lolita
Amorcito is a demi-fine and fine jewelry line based in California. Latina designer Vanessa Murnane created the brand more than a decade ago after feeling constrained by conventional fashion rules. Her pieces are playful, fun, and one-of-a-kind, and as the brand’s name implies, each is meant to spread and inspire love. The Zoe Ring, a gold-plated piece set with freshwater pearls and white topaz stones, is pure romance.
Amorcito Amorcito’s Pearl Zoe Ring, $, available at Amorcito
Talking about romance, Greene is Gold is truly for the romantics. Each of its small-batch, handmade floral pieces feels like it belongs in a cottagecore period drama. Black Puerto Rican designer Mikaela Greene describes her heart locket necklaces, bracelets, and watches as “wearable nature,” because she handpicks flowers from farms across the country, dries or presses them, and transforms them into timeless pieces that tell stories of love, care, and connection. “I ultimately want [people who wear my jewelry] to feel love,” she says. “That really is the heart of everything I make. I’ve always been a lover girl, so creating something that helps people express care, connection, and emotion feels so fulfilling.” For instance, wearing Esperanza, a stainless-steel heart locket filled with preserved flower petals, is a beautiful way to hold and celebrate your loves.
Greene is Gold Greene is Gold’s Esperanza Heart Locket Necklace, $, available at Greene is Gold
Lorenia Henriquez’s jewelry brand Luni is a modern expression of magic and heritage. Drawing on her Dominican roots and her studies in fashion design and cultural anthropology, Henriquez creates handmade pieces that blend ancestral symbolism, crystals, and bold design. Each mal de ojo bangle, carnelian earrings, and self-love necklace is crafted with intention that’s meant to empower, connect, and inspire mindful self-expression and personal ritual.
Luni Luni’s Mal de Ojo Bangle, $, available at Luni
Founded by colombiana Tatiana Toro, Oltem is known for its colorful, handmade accessories that preserve the styles and craftsmanship of Indigenous Colombian women. The brand collaborates directly with artisans to create nature-inspired pieces that honor traditional techniques. For example, the Okamas Oro choker — inspired by the Embera people, who often wear Okamas for festive occasions — was hand-crafted by a mother-daughter duo from the Embera-Chami group of Risaralda, Colombia.
Oltem Oltem’s Okamas Oro Chocker Necklace, $, available at Oltem
Hernán Herdez recreates classic jewelry forms with recycled metals. Puerto Rican designer and art director Melissa Hernández founded the seasonless jewelry line in 2018 to counter fast-fashion cycles and instead create timeless, durable pieces meant to live beyond trends. The brand’s collections span rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, including standout designs like the Caged Pearl Necklace, a freshwater pearl encased in a sculptural gold cage and suspended from a delicate chain.
Hernan Herdez Hernan Herdez’s Caged Pearl Necklace, $, available at Hernan Herdez
Five years ago, Gabriela Alvarez started GabulousLA as a DACA recipient in Los Angeles. What began as a brand selling trendy fashion jewelry has evolved into a label creating affordable, high-quality, tarnish-resistant pieces designed for everyday wear and self-expression. The brand’s mission is to “inspire other dreamers and women to do everything they set their minds to” — all while looking and feeling great. I’m currently obsessed with the Alma Marina Shell Ring, an 18k gold-filled piece featuring a sculpted seashell centerpiece.
GabulousLA GabulousLA’s Alma Marina Shell Ring, $, available at GabulousLA
Colombian jewelry designer Paula Mendoza launched her eponymous line in 2003, when she opened her first atelier in Bogotá. More than two decades later, the brand stands out globally. With her academic and artistic background in sculpture, Mendoza crafts jewelry that feels like wearable art, pieces with dramatic shapes and strong architectural lines. Her Peace Ring — a 24 k gold‑plated bronze alloy piece — is a chunky, sculptural ring that instantly pulls focus with its modern silhouette.
Paula Mendoza Paula Mendoza’s Peace Ring, $, available at Paula Mendoza
Jewelry brand Oreja Linda is founded and run by Latina Maria Gonzalez, though it was her father, Don Juan, who came up with the name and inspired her to follow her passion. The line is deeply rooted in family, culture, and tradition, with pieces inspired by vaquero aesthetics and everyday food staples. My favorite is the Sol Necklace, a radiant, handcrafted gold-plated and beaded piece that celebrates the warmth and energy of the sun.
Oreja Linda Oreja Linda’s Sol Necklace, $, available at Oreja Linda
Tiffany Joachim’s jewelry line, Celeste Sol, is part of her family legacy. More than six decades ago, her grandparents ran Trifilio Imports, a fine jewelry boutique in Viejo San Juan. Inspired by the same culture, women, and style, Joachim now creates delicate gold pieces for today’s baddies. Even more, the brand gives back. Each year, Celeste Sol donates 2% of its sales to organizations that uplift and empower women and girls. So you can look good and feel good rocking your zodiac nameplate necklace. I’ll start with this gold-plated Cancer piece.
Celeste Sol Celeste Sol’s Cancer Zodiac Nameplate Necklace, $, available at Celeste Sol
The sisters behind Gabriela Artigas & Company — Gabriela, who leads design, and Teresita, who manages sales and operations — draw inspiration from the architecture of their childhood in Mexico City. Gabriela’s jewelry often reflects architectural lines, geometry, and natural forms. The stunning Wave Cuff, a gold‑vermeil sculptural bracelet, gorgeously captures the essence of fluid motion.
Gabriela Artigas Gabriela Artigas’ Wave Cuff Bracelet, $, available at Gabriela Artigas
In New York, Greenwich St. Jewelers is among the oldest still‑operating Latina‑owned jewelry boutiques in the U.S. Founded in 1976 by Puerto Rican couple Carl and Milly Gandia after they migrated to Manhattan, the family-owned store is now run by their daughters, Jennifer and Christina Gandia. The boutique offers everything from classic and avant‑garde pieces to engagement and wedding rings, estate jewelry, and limited‑run or bespoke items. One standout piece, the 18k gold Ruby and Pink Sapphire Eternity Band, features rubies, pink sapphires, and white diamonds set within an organically shaped band finished with a soft matte texture.
Greenwich St. Jewelers Greenwich St. Jewelers’ Ruby and Pink Sapphire Eternity, $, available at Greenwich St. Jewelers
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