Handmade in Los Angeles · Since 2017
Sustainable, handcrafted jewelry and fashion that reflects your personal story
Wear art that no one else owns. Intentionally crafted. Limited pieces.
Each purchase helps us to mentor foster youth…
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What is Brownhaze Jewelry & Accessories?
Brownhaze Jewelry & Accessories is a Los Angeles studio making sustainable, handmade jewelry and hand-painted denim apparel. Every piece is shaped by hand in small batches from natural stone, clay, wood and ethically sourced copper, so eco-conscious shoppers can wear something current without adding to fast fashion.
Who is Brownhaze for?
Eco-conscious shoppers who still want pieces that look current. It suits anyone building a small wardrobe of earthy, layered jewelry and statement denim they wear constantly, plus gift buyers looking for something meaningful under $55.
What does Brownhaze make?
Handmade jewelry — agate and tiger's eye necklaces, copper bangles, beaded bracelets, earrings and matching sets — plus hand-painted and appliquéd denim jackets, vests and trousers.
Where is Brownhaze made?
In the Brownhaze studio in Los Angeles, California, one small batch at a time since 2017. Jewelry is shaped and strung there; painted denim is made to order in the same studio.
Collections
Find Something that Feels Like You
Complete Collection
All 53 handcrafted pieces — the full Brownhaze catalogue, made in LA.
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Handmade Jewelry
Jewelry shaped from raw stone, sculpted clay, warm woods, shells and other nature-born materials.
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Artisan Jackets & Apparel
Artistically crafted denim featuring mudcloth accents, tie-dye elements and other wearable art.
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Men's Collection
Refined pieces crafted with a strong, masculine edge and a fashion-forward feel.
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Gifts $55 or Less
Meaningful, handcrafted pieces under $55 — wrapped with a handwritten artisan note.
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Loved pieces, made one at a time
Copper Plated Bangle with Green Agate Stone
$55.00
Purple Agate Stone Leather Necklace
$75.00
Patchwork Harem Jumper
$75.00
Raw Blue Agate Necklace
$85.00
Double Brass Cowry Shell Bangle
$75.00
Green Agate Necklace
$85.00
Black Denim Jacket with African Mudcloth
$175.00
Blue Denim Jacket with Vibrant African Print
$145.00
African Krobo Bead Bracelet
$45.00
Copper Plated Gem Bracelet
$55.00
Dark Rainbow Colored Harem Jumpsuit
$65.00
Brown Tiger's Eye Bracelet
$55.00
From the people who wear Brownhaze
Most Popular
“One of our favorite vendors creates one of a kind jewelry, all handcrafted with love and attention to detail. Truly unique pieces that bring out your best energies and are fashionable at the same time. You're not only standing out, but standing tall!”
Gets Compliments
“I was amazed by the beautiful pieces from Brownhaze Jewelry. I purchased two necklaces and an earring set. I constantly get compliments when I wear them. Will absolutely purchase more pieces for gifts and personal use.”
Fast & Beautifully Packed
“Shipped fast and packaged beautifully. You can tell real care goes into every single piece.”
How it works
How does Brownhaze work?
Four steps from choosing a piece to wearing it. Nothing is mass-produced, so most orders pass through the studio by hand before they ship.
Choose your piece
Browse the shop by collection — jewelry, apparel, men's or gifts under $55. Every listing states its materials, size, price and whether it is in stock.
Handmade in the Los Angeles studio
Your piece is shaped, strung or painted by hand in small batches. In-stock jewelry is ready to ship; hand-painted denim is made to order and takes about 2-3 weeks.
Wrapped with a handwritten note
Each order is packed by the studio with an artisan note, so it arrives gift-ready without extra wrapping.
Shipped and delivered
US shipping takes 3-5 business days and is free over $85 ($6.50 below). International shipping is a flat $35, usually arriving in 7-21 business days.
Our Mission
Your purchase helps train a foster youth
Every necklace, bracelet and garment you buy helps fund hands-on craft and job-readiness training for young people aging out of the foster care system.
In our Los Angeles studio they learn a real trade, earn a paycheck, and take a steady step toward a future of their own — one piece of handmade work at a time.
Meaningful Giving
A Gift They'll Actually Keep
Give something personal, handcrafted, and impossible to mass-produce. Skip generic store-bought accessories — Brownhaze pieces are carefully wrapped with handwritten artisan notes, making every unboxing an unforgettable memory.
Why Brownhaze
A real maker, not a marketplace
Brownhaze began in 2017 as a quiet rebellion against fast fashion — a studio devoted to small-batch, sustainable jewelry and clothing made entirely by hand. Every piece is shaped from ethically sourced clay, gemstone, copper and reclaimed denim.
A portion of every order supports youth aging out of the foster care system through our craft-training and apprenticeship program.
Made by Hand
Created by hand rather than mass-produced.
Sustainably Sourced
Ethically sourced clay, gemstone, copper and reclaimed denim.
Small-Batch
Limited production creates true individuality.
Made in Los Angeles
Shaped in the LA studio since 2017.
9
Years of handcraft
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How is Brownhaze different from mass-market jewelry?
Brownhaze is smaller, slower and more expensive than a high-street jewelry chain. Here is exactly what that difference buys.
| Brownhaze | Typical mass-market jewelry | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Shaped, strung and finished by hand in the Los Angeles studio | Produced in large factory runs |
| Batch size | Small batches, often one of a kind | Restocked as identical units, season after season |
| Materials | Natural stone, clay, wood, shell, glass beads, copper and reclaimed denim | Commonly plated base metals, synthetic stones and new-virgin fabrics |
| Lead time | In-stock jewelry ships right away; painted denim is made to order in about 2-3 weeks | Pulled from warehouse stock and shipped immediately |
| Price | $45-$185, with a gifts collection at $55 or less | Often cheaper upfront, replaced more frequently |
| If something goes wrong | The studio answers by phone or email and repairs pieces over time | Usually handled by a general returns queue |
Custom Studio
Make something that exists only because you imagined it
From bespoke gemstone jewelry to one-of-a-kind hand-painted denim, our studio creates pieces shaped by your story. Share an inspiration — we'll do the rest.
Consult
Share your vision and inspiration.
Sketch
We draft a custom design for you.
Craft
Hand-built in our LA studio.
Deliver
US deliveries usually within 1 week.
Help & Clarity
What do shoppers ask about Brownhaze?
Brownhaze Jewelry & Accessories is an independent Los Angeles studio making sustainable, handcrafted jewelry and hand-painted denim apparel. Every piece is shaped by hand in small batches from natural stone, clay, wood, shell and ethically sourced copper. The studio was founded in 2017 and sells directly to shoppers online.
Yes. Brownhaze pieces are shaped, strung and finished by hand in the Los Angeles studio rather than produced on a factory line. Small-batch production means no two pieces are exactly alike, and each order is packed by the studio with a handwritten artisan note.
Brownhaze is made in Los Angeles, California. Jewelry is built in the studio from materials sourced locally and from artisans in West Africa, and hand-painted or appliquéd denim is made to order in the same studio. Orders ship from Los Angeles.
Brownhaze works with natural agate, tiger's eye, labradorite, onyx and abalone, along with copper, brass and patina metals. Beaded pieces use West African Krobo glass, Mali terracotta clay, wood, cowry shell and mudcloth, while apparel uses denim and rayon. Materials are chosen to be natural, reclaimed or ethically sourced.
Brownhaze is built on small-batch, handmade production, so pieces are meant to be worn for years rather than replaced each season. The studio uses natural and reclaimed materials instead of mass factory runs, and a portion of every purchase funds craft and job-readiness training for transitional-aged foster youth in Los Angeles.
Brownhaze pieces range from $45 to $185, and most beaded bracelets, bangles and necklaces sit between $45 and $95. The gifts collection keeps every piece at $55 or less, while hand-painted denim jackets — the most labour-intensive pieces — run $95 to $185. All prices are in US dollars.
US standard shipping takes 3-5 business days and is free on orders over $85, or $6.50 below that. International shipping is a flat $35 to any destination and usually arrives in 7-21 business days depending on customs. In-stock jewelry ships right away, while painted apparel is made to order and takes about 2-3 weeks before dispatch.
Brownhaze accepts returns within 30 days as long as pieces are unworn and in their original packaging. Return shipping is free for US orders, and exchanges for a different size or color are free. If a piece arrives damaged, send the studio a photo within 7 days and it will be repaired, replaced or refunded.
Yes. Brownhaze takes commissions for jewelry and painted denim: you share your idea, the studio sketches a design, hand-builds it in Los Angeles and delivers, usually within about a week of completion for US orders. Custom work starts with a call to 818-806-9016 or an email to sales@brownhazejewelry.com.
Brownhaze is for shoppers who care about sustainability but still want pieces that look current — earthy, layered jewelry and statement denim that read as fashion rather than craft-fair. It suits people building a small wardrobe of pieces they wear constantly, and gift buyers looking for something meaningful under $55.
Still have questions? Call 818-806-9016 or email sales@brownhazejewelry.com.