The Best Jewellery For Men 2025: Watch Out For Creative Designs And Indie Designers

Minimalism is out: since pearl necklaces on men went mainstream last year, the possibilities have been endless. Forget everything you already know about men’s jewellery: trends this year veer towards abstract, statement, and bold pieces. As personalisation and experimentation becomes more common in men’s fashion, so have they in jewellery. We’ve seen many suits paired with a statement ring, more charm bracelets on men’s wrists, less brand-conscious purchasing and more niche designer pieces.

A quick note: if you’d like to find interesting jewellery for men, you’ll have to think out of the box. We’re beginning to see lots of typically “feminine” pieces, like beaded necklaces and ear cuffs, show up on men. Look at unisex-marketed pieces or even larger women’s pieces: as with fragrance, the gender of your piece is entirely arbitrary. 

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Organic silhouettes: Abstract designs, flowing shapes

Men’s jewellery trends have loosened up in the last months: organic shapes are catching on. Inspired by nature, with unfinished edges, abstract shapes and hammered metal surfaces, organic designs instantly relax an outfit. Look out for fashionably asymmetric pieces or semi-precious stones: the Syracuse Ring from Goosens Paris ticks both boxes at once, with its textured metal surface and amethyst settings.

Jewellery from Parts of Four is an easy way to get in on this trend: we like the Thin Roman Bracelet (4-Stone, Herkimer, YG+HER) for its heavy yet hollow construction, which makes it light on the wrist. This bracelet, like all Roman Bracelets, naturally varies due to all pieces being handmade, and has an interesting hammered surface pattern. Set with facet-grade rough gemstones, this piece is rugged but refined. Parts of Four’s Sistema Bracelet series has a similar look, if you’d like a more understated piece: the Sistema Bracelet v2 has a more traditionally masculine, industrial look with organic pearl shapes.

Simuero’s Faro Blue Ear Cuff is even more subtle, in hand-worked sterling silver and set with a sky-blue topaz stone. It’s got the same hammered band, but the silver colour gives it a lightness and delicacy that works with an all-black outfit or edgier clothing.

Fun designs: Charm bracelets, colour and jewels

We meant it when we said “think out of the box”: more creative jewellery designs have made it to men’s fashion, including the silly ones. Charm bracelets, beaded jewellery and quirky designs have been seen on the most fashionable men, and are an easy way to add personality to workwear or to liven up a summer barbecue T-shirt and shorts.

Poubel, the jewellery line by Instagram satire superstar Gstaad Guy, is unexpectedly good: the brand offers charm-based, customisable unisex jewellery. In case you’d like a completed set, though, we recommend the Constance. This set of charms includes a vicuña, padel racket, backgammon board, Evil Eye, a shoe, and a trash can: irreverent and a little aspirational, but really, really fun. The blue-and-tan colour scheme goes with anything while providing a pop of colour.

London-based upcoming jewellery designer Bleue Burnham carries no shortage of fun pieces: the Kimchi Signet Ring has a unique bubbled design that makes it resemble a chunk of cheese, no matter how you look at it. Available in gold or silver (we recommend gold, because cheese), some of the “bubbles” are studded with brightly coloured sapphires. To be even more unsubtle about your choice of antipasto, you could opt for one of Bleue Burnham’s other signet ring pieces, which simply reads “Olive Oil”.

Hermès’ Artificier necklace is inspired by Fauborg festivals and the iconic horseman motif, and consists of a tiny lacquered man in festival gear with plumes in his hands. It’s got a flat but brightly coloured abstract design: classic and cheerful.

Rustic but delicate silver jewellery: history come to life

Old-world motifs have always been a thing in jewellery, but largely in gold for a brassy antique look: we say silver this season for an ethereal look instead. Look for Celtic knots, Roman coins, braided patterns: this trend favours delicate pieces over more chunky statement ones for visual and textural interest. Silver goes a long way too, since it’s arguably easier to pair with office neutrals like white or black than gold.

Gottlob is a German jewellery brand that excels at these designs: all pieces are handmade in the family atelier in Cologne. The Edition No. 1 bracelet in Silver is a good place to start, and features the brand’s signature clover-shaped engraved beads, a branded charm in silver plating, and an elastic band for easy wearing. Each clover bead has tiny, tattoo-like engravings, and the claspless design gives it a unique “unfussiness”. Pick up a beaded variation for a pop of colour, like the Edition No. 6 Enamel Red, or one like the Edition No. 4 Silver/Gold if you’re lucky enough to be able to pull off both metals at once. (More on that later.)

The Spiral Pendant from Cameron & Breen takes one of the oldest symbols and turns it into a sleek piece for wearing on its own or layering with other pieces. Made from recycled silver, the pendant is only 10mm-12mm across: a little more understated than some of the pieces we’ve mentioned, but it catches the light beautifully. Cameron & Breen only does made-to-order pieces: if you’re interested in the Silver Oceanus Signet Ring, set with the weathered face of a Titan Greek God, you’ll have to contact the designer.

Mixed metals: the more mismatched, the merrier

Mixing and layering your different-coloured jewellery is an interesting way to wear them that’s been coming up in popularity these last months: stacked rings are the easiest example, but bolder dressing may allow for stacked bracelets or necklaces. Opt for more minimalist, layerable pieces if you’d like to wear them together, with a single statement piece if you’d like. Mixed metals are visually striking and pair with lots of casual attire styles, though you’ll have to plan your stacks in advance: make sure there aren't any awkward necklace lengths or clasps that get in the way!

The best thing about this trend is that you can use the pieces you already have. If you own a simple snake chain bracelet, you can combine it with a lighter charm bracelet in an opposing  colour: this leather bracelet from Bottega Veneta provides a small silver point of contrast for gold jewellery. With our earlier advice in mind, pair a more industrial-looking piece with a more organic one: a simple hammered band like this from Dower & Hall could be paired with beaded jewellery. The Chase Signet Ring from Sarah & Sebastian could be used to contrast a minimalist silver chain bracelet for maximum impact.

_{Pictured: Gottlob’s Edition No. 2 Necklace Green/Red, Parts of Four’s Chasm Ring v2}

Jewellery Trends for Men 2025: Creative, Personalised and Charming

The biggest trends in men’s jewellery this year are about personal style. No longer limited to silver bands or braided bracelets with anchors on them, men’s jewellery designers are out in creative full force. Look to smaller independent designers: you’ll find the most cutting-edge ideas among them, or hit the thrift shop for vintage pieces. Play around with colours, textures and finishes, and don’t be afraid to experiment with women’s jewellery for a truly unique look.

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