Spearpoint knife by William Henry with heat-blued and hand- forged damascus inlaid with Gibeon meteorite, $3,500.
Tag pendant with sapphires from David Yurman’s Waves collection on a 24” medium box chain, $2,935.
Black Rhodium ring with black sapphires and black spinel by John Hardy, $1,050.
Woven leather bracelet with red Jasper beads by John Hardy, $495.
Beaded bracelet by William Henry with smoky quartz and blue tiger’s eye, $695.
Mixed turquoise bead bracelet by John Hardy, $450.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF TRENDS AND OPTIONS IN MEN’S JEWELRY SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS FOR BUILDING YOUR ACCESSORIES WARDROBE:
• Blackened metals, including oxidized sterling silver, ruthenium silver, black rhodium-plated gold, black titanium and black PVD plating. • Pavé-set black diamonds, black sapphire or cognac or brown diamonds details on all categories of men’s jewelry. • Exotic stone beaded bracelets, often with spiritual, religious or symbolic medallions or charms. • Burnished, distressed and other matte finishes on most metals or combined with high polish for a dramatic contrast. • Leathers, from woven to wrapped looks, make a masculine and comfortable statement, especially in bracelets. • Rubber or silicone continues to be a stylish yet sporty, all-season material that is perfect for active lifestyles. • Inspired by timepieces: rose gold colored cufflinks, rings and pendants. • Emergence of Western spiritual symbols as design motifs, in addition to the already popular symbols from Eastern philosophies. • Updated dog tags remain an important look in pendants. Look for more cylindrical, bullet-like shaped pendants.
• Ancient Japanese inspired mokume patterns in mixed metals, with swirling surface designs, especially on rings, money clips, pens and knives. • Inlays of precious opaque and exotic stones in traditional malachite, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, falcon’s eye, as well as unusual varieties such as agates, jaspers, pietersite, fossilized ivory, mammoth and corals. • Nautical or yachting inspired motifs and textures on chains, links and decorative pieces: sailor’s knots, anchors, compass points, North star, mariner links. • Collectible and limited-edition pens and knives: examples of “the true combination of functional art and jewelry,” says Matt Conable, founder and designer of William Henry Studio.
• Decorative golf-inspired designs, from cufflinks to fairway divot tools.
• For formal and special social occasions, a dress set, comprised of studs that coordinate — not matched exactly — with your cufflinks. • Customized or engravable jewelry: from classic signet rings and cufflinks to biker jewelry. Look for places on jewelry where you can add hidden or covert names, messages and symbols.
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