Ora Ana is a New York demi-fine jewelry label founded by designer Veronika Payne, and its Claire Huggie Hoops were an Oprah's Favorite Things pick in 2024. The line is built on sterling silver with 18k gold vermeil and rose gold vermeil finishes, set with cubic zirconia and semi-precious stones, and nearly every piece traces back to one shape: a hexagon.
Demi-fine is the useful part. It sits between costume jewelry that turns your finger green and fine jewelry that costs four figures. You get real metal and real stones at prices between $45 and $289. Here is the full line.
The Line at a Glance
| Piece | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Isla Ring | Stacking band | $45 |
| The Helena Studs | Hexagon studs | $69 |
| The Daphne Bracelets | Link bracelet | $89 |
| The Olivia Studs | Pave hexagon studs | $98 |
| The Dagger Studs | Studs | $98 |
| The Crystalline Ring | Statement ring | $99 |
| The Clarity Hoops | Baguette hoops | $119 |
| The Danielle Ring | Burnished stone ring | $139 |
| The Claire Huggie Hoops | Small hoops | $149 |
| The Donna Ring | Open hexagon ring | $149 |
| The Tessa Tag Necklace | Gemstone pendant | $169 |
| The James Ring | Baguette hexagon ring | $179 |
| The Claire Medium Hoops | 40mm hoops | $198 |
| The Stella Lariat | Lariat necklace | $289 |
The Claire Hoops: Start Here
These are the piece the brand is known for, and the reason is that they made Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2024. High polished with CZ stones, and they come in two sizes that behave very differently.
- Claire Huggie Hoops — $149. 18mm outer diameter. Small enough to sleep in and to wear every day without thinking about it. This is the version that got the Oprah nod.
- Claire Medium Hoops — $198. 40mm, so more than twice the diameter. A different piece entirely, and the one that reads across a room.
- Clarity Hoops — $119. The minimalist alternative, with baguette-cut stones instead of pave. Rhodium silver plated, and made in the smallest run of the three.
The Studs
Three studs at two price points, and the choice between them is really a choice about how much sparkle you want.
- Helena Studs — $69. The signature hexagon in high polish, no stones. 9mm across. The cheapest way to get the house shape, and the most wearable piece in the line.
- Olivia Studs — $98. Same hexagon, same dimensions, covered in pave. The Helena with the volume turned up.
- Dagger Studs — $98. The outlier. 7mm, pointed, and the only piece in the collection that reads sharp rather than soft.
The Rings
Five rings across a wide price range, and this is where the hexagon idea is clearest.
- Isla Ring — $45. The entry point to the whole brand. A slim band set with a row of stones, in gold, rose gold, silver, or black, with white or black CZ. Built to stack, which is the argument for buying two.
- Crystalline Ring — $99. Square-cut crystals each ringed by smaller stones, 7.5mm thick. The most maximal thing here.
- Danielle Burnish Stone Ring — $139. A hexagon with a single burnished stone. The everyday one.
- Donna Ring — $149. An open hexagon edged in stones, available with a green gemstone or classic pave. The open form makes it lighter on the hand than it looks.
- James Ring — $179. Baguette stones tracing the hexagon, 23.5mm across the pattern. The most architectural piece in the line.
The Necklaces
- Tessa Tag Necklace — $169. An emerald-cut gemstone in gold vermeil, available in malachite, lapis, tiger's eye, and mother of pearl. Adjustable to 16, 18, or 20 inches, which means it layers with whatever you already own. The most giftable piece here.
- Stella Lariat Necklace — $289. Three baguette-set hexagons cascading from a box chain with a sliding closure, so the drop adjusts. The showpiece of the collection, and made in a small run.
The Bracelets
Two versions of the same idea at the same price, both stainless steel, both 7.5 inches and fully adjustable.
- Daphne Link Bracelet — $89. Polished links anchored by a pave oval.
- Daphne MM Link Bracelet — $89. One contrasting pave link instead, for a two-tone effect.
Where to Start
If you're buying for yourself and testing the brand, the Isla Ring at $45 is the lowest-risk way in, and it's designed to be stacked, so a second one later isn't a wasted purchase.
If you're buying a gift, the Tessa Tag Necklace at $169. Four stone options means you can match it to the person, and an adjustable chain removes the sizing problem that makes jewelry a risky gift.
If you want the piece with the story attached, the Claire Huggie Hoops at $149.
FAQ
Is Ora Ana Black-owned?
Yes. Ora Ana is a Black-owned jewelry brand founded by designer Veronika Payne in New York, available on YAM Marketplace. Shop the collection.
Which Ora Ana piece was on Oprah's Favorite Things?
The Claire Huggie Hoops, in 2024.
What is demi-fine jewelry?
It sits between costume and fine jewelry. Ora Ana builds on sterling silver with 18k gold vermeil and rose gold vermeil finishes, set with cubic zirconia and semi-precious stones, which means real metal and real stones without fine jewelry pricing.
What's the least expensive Ora Ana piece?
The Isla Ring at $45.
Where to Buy Ora Ana
The collection is on YAM Marketplace, a marketplace for Black-owned brands across accessories, apparel, art, and wellness, so you can combine it with other Black-owned brands in one order. Browse the Ora Ana collection, or see what else is worth knowing in our guide to Black-owned handbag brands.