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Fair OOTDs  /  December 10, 2017

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

You know that piece of jewelry that makes you feel not only beautiful, but also powerful?

With minimal yet bold designs and gorgeous natural materials like concrete and marble, all of the jewelry from Jewel Posse captures that #bossbabe feeling.

Of course, all the pieces are made sustainably and ethically. Plus, Jewel Posse is a woman and Black-owned shop!

About Jewel Posse

Jewel Posse is a sustainable and ethical handmade jewelry store run by artisan and entrepreneur Nikki Bracy. With versatile pieces made of beautiful, high-quality natural materials, Jewel Posse aims to empower women to feel confident in any setting.

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

Nikki’s story

Nikki has been making jewelry since she was nine years old, when her mom introduced her to making bead jewelry during her second pediatric cancer diagnosis. Eventually, as she honed her skills making jewelry for family and friends, this hobby transformed into her own business, Jewel Posse.

“I’ve been evolving my skills over the years, working with different materials from metal to fabric. But it’s been my work with natural materials that has excited me the most.

This year I launched both my concrete collection and my marble collection. I hand mix the concrete, cast it in molds, decorate and assemble it all myself. Then I moved into marble because I am OBSESSED with marble. It’s gorgeous, luxurious and every time I have something made of marble, it makes me feel like a million bucks,” Nikki says.

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

As a small business owner and independent artisan, Nikki is deeply passionate about slow fashion and changing the industry for the better.

“I’ve been passionate about fair labor practices since my freshman year in college, when I joined a student-run organization dedicated to ending sweatshops. I’ve participated in sit-ins and boycotts, I’ve helped organize and promote protests against big box retailers and I will literally talk anyone’s ear off about the never ending ethical and moral issues with Walmart.

I don’t see a lot of options for ethically-made, sustainable jewelry that is fashion-forward but also appropriate for young, working women and that’s where Jewel Posse comes in,” says Nikki.

dreaming of a world where WOC-owned small businesses thrive!

Side note: Why I support indie artisans & WOC-owned businesses

What I love about buying from independent artisans and small businesses is that your money goes directly towards supporting someone’s passions and dreams. When an item is handmade with love and skill, it brings me so much more joy than items manufactured by a machine or by underpaid and exploited workers.

It’s so important to support WOC business owners because our money goes towards empowering communities that have been oppressed and exploited. After all, the communities that suffer the most from the harmful practices of fast fashion are poor people of color, and most garment workers are women of color.

I like to think of my purchases as a vote for the world I’d like to see, and that world includes women of color like Nikki pursuing their dreams and successfully running their own sustainable and ethical businesses!

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

These earrings tho

Nikki generously sent me a pair of the Beton Studs in copper, which are made of concrete with a gorgeous metallic rose gold detailing.

I styled them with a pink velvet slip dress layered over a black and white striped turtleneck—something I’d wear on a winter date night. I’d also wear these earrings in professional settings when I want a subtle shine.

I really don’t think I’ve seen earrings like these before, so they’re sure to stand out. At $25, they’re also affordable. They’d make a great gift, too!

Jewel Posse: Ethical jewelry for boss babes

Check out some of my other favorite pieces from Jewel Posse:

  • Lion Knocker Earrings
  • Australian Geode Necklace
  • Howlite Bar Necklace
  • Lava Chain
  • Hexagon Necklace

Use code ‘COOKIECAT’ to get 15% off your purchase through 12/16! 

Are there any small, WOC-run businesses that you love? Please share!

Outfit details (contains affiliate links):

Turtleneck: similar
Velvet slip dress: similar
Earrings: Jewel Posse Beton Studs in copper


Disclosure: This post was generously sponsored by Jewel Posse. I received a fee and was gifted products in exchange for my creative work (styling, photography and writing) and an honest review. No amount of money or product is worth more than my relationship with you, and I strive to provide transparent and honest content. 

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18 Comments

  • Sam @ The Haunted Housewife says:
    December 11, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Those earrings are so unique! I like them a lot because they’re so different than anything I’ve seen before!

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    • Cat says:
      December 11, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      I think so, too!

      Reply
  • Brianna says:
    December 11, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Hmm. I’ve never thought about the ethics behind my jewelry purchases. But I love those earrings!

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    • Cat says:
      December 11, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      I think it’s really easy to overlook, but I love handmade jewelry the most anyway!

      Reply
  • Jullia says:
    December 12, 2017 at 11:42 am

    WOW!! These are stunning! I’m currently turning my entire lifestyle into an ethical one and I have yet to venture into jewelry so this was perfect.
    – Julia (www.daisyjar.com)

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    • Cat says:
      December 12, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      That’s so wonderful! The great thing about ethical jewelry is that there are so many small businesses and artisans that make handmade jewelry ethically, at so many price points.

      Reply
  • Cristina says:
    December 12, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    The jewelry is so delicate and beautiful and love the concept behind!!

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    • Cat says:
      December 12, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      I do, too! Makes the jewelry so much more meaningful 🙂

      Reply
  • Roshunda Russell says:
    December 12, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Jewel Posse is now on my list of faves.

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    • Cat says:
      December 12, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Yay! Nikki’s designs are so unique and I’m glad you like them!

      Reply
  • Cait Weingartner says:
    December 13, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Those earrings are just lovely! I’m definitely going to check out Jewel Posse, thanks for sharing.

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    • Cat says:
      December 13, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you for reading!

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  • Rachel Teodoro says:
    December 13, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Those earrings are my favorite!

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    • Cat says:
      December 13, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Yay, they’re such a unique yet subtle touch to any outfit!

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  • Emma says:
    December 13, 2017 at 9:54 am

    These earrings are beautiful! And I loved hearing the story behind them!

    xo, emma
    http://www.emmasedition.com

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    • Cat says:
      December 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Aw thanks Emma! I love Nikki’s story too. It’s so much more meaningful when you know the story of the human making the things you buy!

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  • Cyn Gagen says:
    December 13, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Those earrings are so elegant and understated. I just love them. The colouring is so me too.

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    • Cat says:
      December 14, 2017 at 10:50 am

      Elegant and understated are the perfect adjectives!

      Reply
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