Jewelry is more than adornment. It’s an expression of the wearer. For these eight studio artists, the urge to create is incessant, and is inspired by organic and man-made details. The work sometimes mixes mediums, but always illustrates a mastery of technique and form.

Rachel Sims first encountered glass at age 16, when a local artist asked her to demonstrate flame-working at the Iowa State Fair. She followed that experience with a degree in jewelry and metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design and a master’s in accessory design at the Creative Academy in Milan, Italy. She worked for a decade designing watches in Geneva, Switzerland, before deciding to launch her Corning, Iowa, studio fuzzishü in 2007. Today she mixes metal and glass to create vibrant, high-energy pieces.

Tableware isn’t just a temporary place for food—it’s a connection to our environment through natural shapes, colors and the sensations of a good conversation. These six artists offer an array of imaginative products, from multi-functional vessels to table runners.

A wearable accessory is more than just a scarf or a tie—it’s a statement of your personality. This collection of art-to-wear, ranging from antique to contemporary approaches in fiber and metal, will help spice up your retail mix.

An accessory for the home can go one of two ways: it can turn heads while functioning beautifully, or it can simply blend into the environment. We’ve handpicked six studios whose work stands out not just for the aesthetics and strength of the design, but because each piece begs you to touch and learn the magic of its effortless functionality.