For a Valentine’s hint, or to treat yourself or a loved one, here’s a list of some of our favorite local jewelry designers…

Laura Loew

Laura Loew, an Essex-based jewelry designer, crafts these stunning pink pearl and rose gold drops. Available at Pough Interiors in Essex and by messaging Laura on instagram: @lauraloewjewelry
Pough Interiors
8 Main Street, Essex

Deep River Jewelry

Deep River Jewelry specializes in bespoke baubles, from custom engagement rings and heirloom designs to curated fine jewelry collections. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by master goldsmith Nolan Sponsler and an expert team, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern innovation.

Tennis bracelets have made a comeback and these colorful twists on the diamond bracelet are a covetable classic!

Gemstone Tennis Bracelets (garnets, diamonds, sapphires, and gradient pink spinel) $5,000.00

381 Main Street, Deep River
deepriverjewelry.com

Katey Walker Jewelry
Katey Walker sells to the likes of Bergdorf’s and Saks, but her ethical, sustainable, and fair-trade fine jewelry is created right here in her studio/shop in Old Saybrook. This piece is part of a collection of heart-themed jewelry. See the entire range on her site.
Large Amethyst Bezel Heart Ring – $1,795

103 Main Street, Old Saybrook
kateywalker.com/collections/hearts-collection/heart

Dina Varano, Chester
Dina is well-known around here for her inspired shop in Chester (a go-to for gifts, scarves, and bags) and her eponymous bench-made silver and gold designs. Collectors of her work abound. Hand-hammered sterling silver heart charm bangle, $175

27 N Main St, Chester
Shop online: dinavarano.com/

Petra Star
This gem of a shop in Mystic features Dimitria Koumarnetos’ reworked vintage designs with magnificent stones and lots of antique and one-of-a-kind jewels. For Valentine’s Day, she’s got a selection of heart lockets and pendants.

Shop online: petrastar.com/
3 Water Street, Ste 102, Mystic

Ann Lightfoot Jewelry
Ann Lightfoot toils away in her studio in Lyme and sells her stunning wares locally at Lori Warner Studio in Chester and Lulu’s in Guilford, plus online: Love this springy Green Quarts Leaf Petal Ras Du Cou Necklace. $280
annlightfoot.com/