Men’s jewelry is everywhere you look. From the Met Gala to the movie red carpets and social media feeds, male celebrities are the driving force that is taking men’s jewelry mainstream. It’s not just chain necklaces. Men’s jewelry is expanding to include everything from earring stacking to silver bracelets and brooches.
Changing ideas around gender norms and the rise of unisex fashion has also added to the rise of men’s jewelry. 2024 is the year when jewelry for men goes from existing in the realm of hip-hop and rock and roll to becoming everyday fashion. Men’s jewelry is becoming bolder, from ring stacking to incorporating gemstones.
You can take inspiration from celebrities like Harry Styles and Andrew Scott. As jewelry becomes increasingly more unisex, we’re seeing an increase in men embracing jewelry trends. These men are confident in their masculinity, expressing themselves through their accessories and experimenting with trends and classic silhouettes.
At Ryan Christian, our unisex jewelry reimagines timeless trends through a contemporary lens, handcrafted in Bali. We’re looking at the rise of men’s jewelry, the celebrity influences involved, and our top picks for unisex jewelry.
Men’s Jewelry and the Music Industry
Men’s jewelry first became mainstream in the ‘60s in the era of rock and roll, with celebrities like Steven Tyler popularizing silver chains, statement rings, and stacked bracelets. During the ‘80s, brooches became popular amongst men, thanks to members of The Eurhythmics and Duran Duran.
Hip-hop is the music genre with the strongest link to men’s jewelry trends. Oversized gold jewelry with dollar signs and diamond grills dominated trends in the early 2000s.
Musicians today continue to influence trends, such as Machine Gun Kelly, A$ap Rocky, and Pharrell, with many collaborating with design houses and jewelry brands on exclusive collections. These musicians have helped to make jewelry more gender-neutral, even with styles often considered more feminine, such as pearls.
The Celebrities Influencing Men’s Jewelry Trends
Celebrities have been at the heart of defining men’s jewelry trends and taking it mainstream. It’s impossible to consider the rise of men’s jewelry without name-dropping celebrities like Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, and Timothée Chalamet. It’s rare to spot these celebrities out in public without them wearing an impressive collection of jewelry.
Harry Styles and Timothée Chalamet have made silver chain necklaces, like our ‘Essence’ byzantine chain necklace, part of their everyday style. Both have worn pearl jewelry and are often spotted wearing dangling earrings and hoops. Seeing these celebrities experimenting with jewelry has helped make the industry more unisex.
Exploring Self-Expression Through Unisex Jewelry
Fashion across the board has become more unisex, from footwear to everyday clothing and jewelry. Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the fashion rules, using accessories as a way of exploring self-expression through fashion.
Menswear has become more casual, with women increasingly wearing suits. The same is true within the jewelry industry, with minimalistic styles becoming more popular, leading to a rise in everyday unisex jewelry. As gender-fluid fashion becomes more mainstream, we expect to see the same happen for unisex jewelry.
Shop the Latest Men’s Jewelry Trends at Ryan Christian
Start experimenting with unisex jewelry by shopping our latest arrivals and best-sellers, like our ‘Native’ byzantine bracelet and byzantine ring. Looking for more advice on men’s jewelry? Visit our blog for more style guides and inspiration.
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