Shortly after graduating from art school, I worked for an artist who hand painted her own line of ceramic housewares. She was the author of her creations from concept to production, with a kiln of her own and a small room in her apartment devoted to shipping materials.
After breaking several valuable plates and bowls on the job (and, as a Taurus, becoming the living embodiment of a bull in a china shop), I learned to appreciate the delicate constitution of ceramics. Eventually, I ventured into printing my own drawings onto a series of porcelain wall ornaments, and I still love discovering new and inventive applications for this surprisingly versatile material—which brings me to jewelry.
While porcelain generally isn’t the first medium that comes to mind when hunting for new jewelry, in recent years it’s become increasingly accessible, with more and more artists enthusiastically embracing the trend. Something about its fragile nature makes porcelain jewelry feel precious and extra giftable. What’s more, porcelain is also a fresh, hypoallergenic alternative for those with metal sensitivities.
Here are three great shops for getting the look:
Monochromatiques matchsticks brooch, $75.93
Monochromatiques
There are so many incredible designs in this shop that it’s hard to choose a favorite, but this matchbook brooch, along with the hands pin, and geometric porcelain and wood brooch set, definitely tops my list. Each piece feels like a personal, portable work of art—with a sense of humor, too.
Skelini porcelain knot necklace, $40
Skelini
While many ceramic artists fear cracked glaze, Nuremberg-based maker Jelena embraces the inconsistencies found in these alleged defects. Her ceramic teardrop necklace, at top, is a stylish example of the way imperfections can add beauty and dimension to a simple shape. And her clever ceramic take on a nautical knot won me over instantly.
Goutte de Terre porcelain ring, $58.06
Goutte de Terre
I love the organic, sculptural quality of Raphaël Schaltegger’s designs, particularly the Ouargha ring, which is made from Limoges porcelain and hand-painted with a dash of gold glaze. Like much of the Paris-based designer’s work, it makes a statement while also feeling incredibly wearable.
46 comments
Brenna Pakes said 3 years ago
Nice finds, Gabriella! The jewelry is understated but elegant, and the mini sculptures are fun and clever!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
Very unique and simply lovely, great finds!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing these wonderful selections! The porcelain ring is elegant!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing...so many nice items!
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Great articles and great designs! thanks for sharing!
Yadaluk from Muntra said 3 years ago
I love your designs,lovely shop. Congrats on the feature.
Tim and Brigita Cornwell from jacobswoodentoys said 3 years ago
Lovely designs! Thanks for sharing.
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 3 years ago
Lovely work! Congrats!
Niki from JandEdoodles said 3 years ago
Beautiful finds - especially love that teardrop and nautical knot by Skelini!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 3 years ago
Fascinating post! Love the teardrop necklace! Thanks for sharing :)
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 3 years ago
I have never seen a porcelain ring before. It is such an unique shop. Congratulations on the feature.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 3 years ago
Cool interesting jewelry. Love Monochromatiques matchsticks brooch ~!~
Trish from AnotherOriginal said 3 years ago
The brooches are most interesting and unique! So creative!
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
super ooak! really pretty line!! congrats on this lovely feature!
Jordan from OldschoolantiquesCo said 3 years ago
What a beautiful piece and shop! Absolutely in love with the matchbook! such talent!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 3 years ago
Love your work! So unique and very interesting! Congrats to the feature!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Unique finds! Thanks for sharing!
Marina Montach from PorcelainbyMontach said 3 years ago
Thank The you for featuring Porcelain Jewelry. I'm happy to see that it's trending this season. Very beautiful featured shops. Many happy customers to everybody!
Jelena from Skelini said 3 years ago
Dear Gabriella, thank you so much for the Feature!! I could not be happier :))
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Beautiful finds!
Jeanita Jinnah from NaylaBookPublishers said 3 years ago
I agree. Sometimes imperfections can be beautiful. Just let nature have its way ... and see what happens!
Stephanie Grecny from GrecnyArt said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs!
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 3 years ago
Great article and great finds!!!
Lina B from ThePartyGirlBoutique said 3 years ago
Great read. Lovely designs! Classic elegance!
Lenny Mud from LennyMud said 3 years ago
Beautiful! I am so inspired! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 3 years ago
Such beautiful pieces and I'm in love with the Ouargha ring! Thanks for sharing Gabriella!
Erica from BrazedBrand said 3 years ago
absolutely beautiful finds
Romy and Clare from romyandclare said 3 years ago
Beautiful! Nice to see these artists!!
etheljlaston said 3 years ago
all creative jewelry copper, sterling silver, silver and mainly gold.love your work.
Maeve Mueller from Lusterbone said 3 years ago
What lovely, elegant pieces! I especially appreciate them as a fellow porcelain jewelry designer :) Keep up the gorgeous work.
loyking from TashaTresor said 3 years ago
Beautiful pieces! I have worked with porcelain before. This is the real deal.
Starlite Robinson from StarlitesChild said 3 years ago
I am loving it! Just started exploring the area of jewelry making with ceramics; didn't know that it would be "trendy" ;-)
Agatha Robinson from GoldberrysHall said 3 years ago
Yeah for ceramic Jewelry! We just opened up our shop featuring wearable ceramics ;-) It is so fun to explore new ways to use clay and porcelain. This article was encouraging in letting us know that we are "onto something" So Trendy! Thanks!
Chema from ModernAccentsDesign said 3 years ago
Lovely designs! Congrats!
Officine Gualandi from OfficineGualandi said 3 years ago
beautiful selection of jewelry, Tania
Stephanie Haussmann from OceanStStudio said 3 years ago
Such elegance! I absolutely love that ring towards the end.
Carol Parker from tessytreasures said 3 years ago
Beautiful pieces, thanks for sharing.
Carol from MasCollected said 3 years ago
I'm imagining a 'striking' lover giving their 'flame' the matchbook brooch to say: "We're the perfect match!" Thanks you Gabriella for gathering these porcelain jewelry finds. A pure delight!
Cat Encio Dolls from CatEncioDolls said 3 years ago
WOW! Thank you..
WING SUM YIM from fabricAsians said 3 years ago
simple but stylish !
MJ from Artlook said 3 years ago
FYI. Irridescence and opalescence are two different phenoma in gemstones. Opals are never referred to as irridescence.
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 3 years ago
So unique and beautiful! Each piece is a work of art. I especially love the porcelain ring :)
Gina from ArigigiPixel said 3 years ago
Congrats to all featuring shops, especially Jelena from Skelini!
Maxime from Kirameku said 3 years ago
Beautiful finds! I love ceramics, I'm so glad to see it turned into jewelry :)
Marisa M. from FeltInMyHeart said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs! Congratulations on the shop feature!
Heidi Bondarenko from thecleverclove said 3 years ago
I LOVE the little matchstick brooch! I used to collect dollhouse miniatures when I was a little girl - this feels like a grown up version of that :)