MTJ Gift Guide: He/Him/His
Every season is jewelry gift-giving season. When in doubt, go small, sparkly, and sentimental. Find holiday and milestone gift-giving ideas with our MTJ gift guides. And go ahead, treat yourself once in a while just because.
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Boy with a pearl necklace
Shopping for man jewelry is no easy feat. Until now. Whether he layers on the bling or is a minimalist, finding the right jewelry gift can be so daunting it’s often overlooked, the idea fulfilled by more socks. We can do better. Thanks to the male jewelry renaissance (we’re watching you Pharrell), there are plenty of options, including some newly launched men’s collections and all-gender pieces you can borrow.
Lapis Escapulario
When designer Matthew Harris of Mateo first launched in 2009, he focused on men’s and has since debuted women’s to a welcoming crowd. This fall, he re-launched his men’s collection with a covetable simplicity; think refined gold ball chains, macrame bracelets, malachite, lapis, onyx, and yes, a strand of pearls.
14k yellow gold and lapis “Escapulario” necklace, $1,598 at Mateo New York
Rational III Band
This recycled-gold band was initially designed for designer Bliss Lau’s husband as an ode to his rational thinking, creating a balance with Bliss’s entrepreneurial fire. A fetching everyday basic or an alternative wedding band, its versatility is endless.
18k recycled yellow gold “Rational III” band, $2,480 at Bliss Lau
Duo Chain
Milamore’s core pieces include duo chain necklaces ready for delicate, meaningful charm additions. This matching bracelet encourages the same play or looks just as chic worn solo. Order ASAP since it’s handcrafted and takes 1-6 weeks.
18k yellow and white gold with diamonds “Duo Chain I” bracelet, $2,880 at Milamore
Concrete
Pittsburgh designer Samantha Skelton opened her store in 2016 after years of working the trade show and festival circuit. She uses recycled metals and ethically sourced stones to create unique metalsmith pieces, including this concrete-effect tie bar.
“Concrete” textured sterling silver tie bar, $145 at Skelton Jewelry
Grounded
Polite Worldwide creates items with “complete integrity and the intention to uplift our community” projected through their clothing, eyewear, and jewelry. Their ethics are welcomed by many, including Justin Beiber, who dons his customized strand of pearls.
Sterling silver rhodium chain with freshwater natural pearls and blue lapis healing gemstones “Grounded” necklace, $1,100 at Polite Worldwide
Kingman
Australian designer Sumer Sayan started the (now) New York-based Harlin Jones in 2014. His inspirations go from graffiti to tattoo art and detailed architecture to `60s and `70s music. The result is bad-ass men’s and women’s jewelry.
18k rose gold, oxidized sterling silver, black webbed “Kingman” turquoise ring, $4,950 at Harlin Jones
Evil Eye
Florida-based Luis Morais conveys carefree, fun pieces in fine materials. While the collection consists of all jewelry categories, bracelets are the centerpiece, whether your guy is into arm parties or simple statements.
14k yellow gold “Evil Eye” toggle clasp double wrap bracelet, $370 at Luis Morais
Consonance Cufflinks
State Property looks to art, design, mother nature, and science when creating contemporary fine jewelry. The results are thoughtful yet structured pieces like these luxurious geometric cufflinks.
18k gold, white South Sea pearls, and diamond “Consonance” cufflinks, $3,980 at State Property
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Cuff Ring
Uniform Object is a just-launched unisex brand created by designer David Farrugia. The debut collection, Supernaut, consists of luxuriously tough pieces, including signature chain necklaces and cuff rings, which “lives at the intersection of enduring elegance and raw form.”
18k white gold and diamond “Cuff” ring, $7,000 at Uniform Object
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