Amanda Pearl
Amanda Pearl is a New York fine jewellery brand founded by Seattle-born designer Amanda Pearl Brotman. It makes small-batch pieces in recycled gold and sterling silver with cultivated diamonds, sold direct to consumers.
| Founder | Amanda Pearl Brotman |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2008 |
| Base | New York City |
| Materials | Recycled gold, cultivated diamonds |
| Website | amandapearl.com |
What is Amanda Pearl?
Amanda Pearl is a small, woman-owned American jewellery brand that describes its approach as ethical luxury. It is based in New York City's Garment District, where pieces are made in small batches.
History
Designer Amanda Pearl Brotman, who grew up in Seattle, launched the label in autumn 2008 with jewel-toned silk roll clutches, adding jewellery in 2009. In 2010 she received Fashion Group International's Rising Star award for accessories. The brand has since focused on fine jewellery.
Products and positioning
Collections such as Ripple, Molten and Quill draw on the designer's Pacific Northwest roots as well as nature, science, music and the arts. The brand uses unmined, cultivated diamonds and recycled gold instead of newly mined materials.
- Necklaces, charms and chains
- Earrings, rings and bracelets
- Bridal jewellery
- Sterling silver line
Distribution
Amanda Pearl sells direct to consumers through its own website, without traditional retail mark-ups, and is a partner of 1% for the Planet.
Why it matters
The brand reflects a wider shift in fine jewellery towards recycled metals, lab-grown stones and direct-to-consumer models led by independent designers.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Amanda Pearl?
Amanda Pearl was founded by Seattle-born designer Amanda Pearl Brotman.
What does Amanda Pearl sell?
It sells fine jewellery in recycled 14K gold and sterling silver, including bridal pieces set with cultivated diamonds.