Alexis Bittar
Who is he?
The Brooklyn-based Bittar sold antique jewelry in Greenwich Village before he began designing his own hand-carved pieces.
Celeb fans: Cameron Diaz (left), Eve, Andre 3000
Signature look: Lucite and semiprecious stones
Price range: $100-$1,200
Get it: Select Saks Fifth Avenue stores; alexisbittar.com
nathan&moe
Who is she?
A former celeb publicist, designer Nancy Liebowitz named the company after her grandfathers.
Celeb fans: Liv Tyler, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jada Pinkett Smith
Signature look: Ethnic-flavored mix of gold mesh and jewels; cluster rings
Price range: $150-$2,500
Get it: Kaviar and Kind, 310-659-8857; Bagutta Life, 212-925-5216
Jamie Joseph
Who is she?
A trained jeweler who hand-cuts every stone in her Seattle studio.
Celeb fans: Cameron Diaz. Sheryl Crow
Signature look: Minimalist metal with semiprecious stones and gems
Price range: $150-$8,000
Get it: Kaviar and Kind, 310-659-8857; jamiejoseph.com
Michelle Roy
Who is she?
A onetime trend forecaster who created a trend of her own with crystal-encrusted flowers.
Celeb fans: Uma Thurman, Halle Berry
Signature look: Triple-strand necklaces with semiprecious stones and charms
Price range: $98-$400
Get it: Prive Salon L.A., 323-931-5559
Michelle Kamins
Who is she?
A hairstylist/jewelry designer who left hair behind once wardrobe stylists turned star clients on to her.
Celeb fans: Rachel Bilson (left), Brandy
Signature look: Delicate gold integrated with colorful stones; chainwork Price range: $100-$400
Get it: michellekamins.com
Cousin Claudine
Who is she?
Claudine Drescher, cousin of The Nanny star Fran Drescher.
Celeb fans: Molly Sims, Katie Couric
Signature look: Intricate gold earrings and bracelets with semiprecious stones
Price range: $125-$3,000
Get it: Jennifer Kaufman, 310-854-1058
Allison Leigh
Who is she?
A Portland, Ore., mom who was motivated by nature walks with her young daughter.
Celeb fans: Kate Hudson, Kirsten Dunst
Signature look: Gold and silver earrings and pendants inspired by leaves
Price range: $100-$2,000
Get it: Kaviar and Kind, 310-659-8857: allisonleighdesigns.com
A by Andrea Barna
Who is she?
A former fashion assistant at W magazine.
Celeb fans: Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore
Signature look: Gold and silver hoops adorned with jewels, stones and charms
Price range: $200-$900
Get it: Neiman Marcus; abyandreabarna.com
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