Bold, Brilliant, Black-Owned Jewelry Labels To Elevate Your Look

By JASMINE LYNN SEALES

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Mateo

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Hanifa

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Ten Wilde

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Omi Woods

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Third Crown

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Soko

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Harwell Godfrey

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KHIRY

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[{"selector":"#anim-d0da7af9-e305-4635-b2c5-c2c7330d4161","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Find more fashion inspiration at the link below. Best Travel Outfits for Women