The Cool Drop: The Ultimate Jewelry Upgrade
Exclusively female-founded, guided by impeccable vision and timeless taste.
There are a few women in my life whose jewelry collections feel inseparable from who they are. I think of them instantly, clearly, and with a quiet certainty that they have taste. Not because their collections are loud, but because they are intentional.
A jewelry collection is not built overnight. It requires patience, instinct, and a collector’s eye. It evolves slowly, shaped by memory, meaning, and repetition. The best pieces become part of the person wearing them.
As I reimagine my own personal style, my jewelry collection has evolved alongside it. If you find yourself in a similar moment, or are beginning to think more seriously about curation rather than accumulation, I hope this drop feels like a thoughtful place to start.
These pieces stopped me in my tracks. I suspect they may do the same for you.
Sophie Buhai
I first discovered the brand through a sterling silver lighter, price upon request, which felt like an immediate signal of restraint and confidence. Sophie Buhai founded her namesake label in 2015 with a focus on heirloom-quality jewelry and accessories designed for daily wear while remaining entirely independent of trend. Based in Los Angeles, her work is quiet, sculptural, and deeply considered. The kind of jewelry that grows more compelling the longer you live with it.
Lhasa
Founded by L’École Van Cleef & Arpels graduate Elisa Kalinina, the name Lhasa translates to “world of the gods,” a reflection of the brand’s intention to ignite inner strength and symbolism. While the designs extend beyond overt symbolism, there is something powerful about wearing pieces that hold personal meaning. I grew up wearing a horseshoe as a reminder of my own good fortune. That same quiet reverence is what initially drew me to Elisa’s work.
CUNZU
CUNZU is a mission-driven label working in close collaboration with artisans in Guizhou, China, with the aim of supporting and sustaining local craft communities. Founder Di travels between Paris and China, immersing herself in regional traditions and working directly with artisans to honor ancestral techniques. The resulting pieces feel deeply rooted, sculptural, and entirely one of a kind. Jewelry as history, memory, and art.
SACH
Founded by three cousins, Lola, Alejandra, and Manuela, between Madrid and their shared creative upbringing, SACH carries a sense of inherited intuition. Influenced by their mother’s artistic sensibility, the designs feel both bold and refined. There is an undeniable goddess energy in the work. Something felt rather than explained. You simply understand it when you see it.
Until next time,
Kelly