Hidden Details of Cities, Made Visible.

Close-up of 18k gold vermeil Crosswalk studs designed as walk sign human and hand icons, with Genji block ring on the left and concrete waffle necklace on the right in soft focus background.

Our collections are a tribute to the silent stories and resilient spirit of urban landscapes, crafted for those who find beauty in the city's hidden corners.

Made to Order in Detroit

Each piece of Urban Obscura jewelry is crafted at a woman-owned studio in Detroit from 100% recycled gold and silver sourced from the USA.

Sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil Chicago Mini Manhole rings displayed on a textured chunk of asphalt, highlighting urban-inspired jewelry design.

Urban Obscura celebrates the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world, transforming them into exquisite pieces of jewelry.

A side view of a smiling woman with wavy hair, touching her chin with a hand featuring a 12mm silver Manhattan Mini Manhole signet ring.
A selection from the Concrete Waffles Collection, featuring jewelry inspired by the architectural elements of the Washington D.C. Metro, arranged on a terrazzo slab with a brick backdrop.
18k gold vermeil San Francisco Mini Manhole cover ring resting on a lined notebook, accompanied by drafting tools, evoking a creative and urban design atmosphere.

Hidden Details of Cities, Made Visible.

Sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil Chicago Mini Manhole rings displayed on a textured chunk of asphalt, highlighting urban-inspired jewelry design.
Close-up of 18k gold vermeil Crosswalk studs designed as walk sign human and hand icons, with Genji block ring on the left and concrete waffle necklace on the right in soft focus background.

Urban Obscura celebrates the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world, transforming them into exquisite pieces of jewelry.

Our collections are a tribute to the silent stories and resilient spirit of urban landscapes, crafted for those who find beauty in the city's hidden corners.

A side view of a smiling woman with wavy hair, touching her chin with a hand featuring a 12mm silver Manhattan Mini Manhole signet ring.

Made to Order in Detroit

A selection from the Concrete Waffles Collection, featuring jewelry inspired by the architectural elements of the Washington D.C. Metro, arranged on a terrazzo slab with a brick backdrop.

Each piece of Urban Obscura jewelry is crafted at a woman-owned studio in Detroit from 100% recycled gold and silver sourced from the USA.

18k gold vermeil San Francisco Mini Manhole cover ring resting on a lined notebook, accompanied by drafting tools, evoking a creative and urban design atmosphere.

Jewelry that Gives Back

5% of profits are donated to organizations supporting placemaking, walkability, and innovative design.

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Urban Obscura celebrates the unnoticed architecture and design that shapes our world, transforming them into exquisite pieces of jewelry.

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