Issa Rae Wants You to Stop Waiting for Men to Buy You Jewelry

issa rae fine jewelry collection with cast
Issa Rae: ā€œStop Waiting for Men to Buy You Jewelsā€Photo: Cast Jewelry


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To say that Issa Rae is in her mogul era would be an understatement. In addition to writing, producing, and starring in the biggest films and television shows, the 39-year-old superstar also has an impressive list of businesses under her belt: her haircare line Sienna Naturals, her Prosecco company Viarae, andā€”the newest additionā€”her 22-piece assortment of earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets she designed with fine jewelry collective Cast.

ā€œThe storytelling when it comes to jewelry is often way too male-centric,ā€ Issa Rae exclusively tells ELLE. ā€œBut I believe that we donā€™t have to wait for men to buy us jewelry. For me, this is an investment in who I want to be.ā€ Cast Jewelryā€™s co-founder Rachel Skelly shares Raeā€™s sentiments, so it was only natural for the two to come together to create a collaboration.

Raeā€™s love for Castā€™s fine jewels isnā€™t new. In fact, she has worn the brand quite a few times, including during one of the most special moments in any film iconā€™s career: the Academy Awards. But Raeā€™s also a firm believer in not waiting until thereā€™s a special occasion to wear your best pieces.

ā€œIā€™m a jeans, T-shirt, and Chucks kind of girl,ā€ Rae adds. ā€œAnd jewelry is my way of showing up and feeling like Iā€™m armed for the day.ā€

If youā€™ve followed Raeā€™s story, youā€™ll know that the journey to where she is today hasnā€™t been easy. ā€œI had aā€”no pun intendedā€”insecurity in the past of being put in these big rooms and always asking myself what am I doing here,ā€ Rae admits. ā€œI felt shoddy. I felt like I wasnā€™t showing up as who was expectedā€”like I wasnā€™t worthy of being there. But once I started investing in these quality pieces that represented me, it felt like I was becoming who I was supposed to be.ā€ So the Braeve collection came about as this idea of jewelry being a form of armor for Rae and those who she speaks to through her work. ā€œWith the right piece on, I felt like I could face the day and be brave, from mornings in the office to nights at events,ā€ says Rae.

For example, when Rae did the big chop, she explained how important it was for her to have a great pair of hoop earrings on hand. ā€œAs a former bald girl, once I shaved my head, hoops were the only item where other people would be like, ā€˜Oh, yeah, sheā€™s a girl.ā€™ So I told the Cast team that I needed to design a great pair for this collection because now theyā€™ve become a part of my aesthetic no matter what.ā€

In addition to the artistic hoops, youā€™ll also find pendant necklaces, stackable bracelets, and geometric rings on the roster. Some of the designs feature Cast-created diamonds and precious onyx, and itā€™s all sculpted with either 14-karat gold or sterling silver metals.

This is definitely a fine jewelry collection where you can treat yourself without having any guilt, because the beautiful pieces are sleek enough for everyday where.

Shop Raeā€™s designs on Castā€™s website and select Nordstrom stores now.

x Issa Rae The Braeve Ring

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x Issa Rae The Humble Shine Pendant

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x Issa Rae The Bare Power Cuff

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x Issa Rae The Braeve Pendant Necklace

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x Issa Rae The Braeve Hoop

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x Issa Rae The Bare Braeve Huggie

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x Issa Rae The Armor Cuff

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x Issa Rae The Power Ring

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x Issa Rae The Humble Shine Studs

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