The best men’s jewellery brands to accessorise with A$AP Rocky-like panache

• Our pick: Polished cable bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Rings, bracelets & necklaces

For those looking to bring a bit of vibrance to their style game via accessories, 42 Suns is a failsafe port of call. Taking inspiration from the sun-kissed landscape of Los Angeles, this new jewellery brand is one to add to your radar, shaped by eight core styles which feature bright (and, we must emphasise, exquisitely crafted) sapphires, emeralds and topaz. If one of these necklaces rests over your upper layer, you’ll draw the right kind of attention.

• Our pick: Brushed signet ring
• Jewellery types available: Rings, bracelets, necklaces & earrings

If you're a fan of Cos' minimalist menswear pieces, you'll be pleased to hear that the high street brand has recently branched into jewellery. Characterised by sculptural forms and modern details, its current collection excels in ethics too, as each piece is assembled using recycled materials. If this sustainable status isn't enough to convince you, just look at the impeccable range of designs: from brushed signet rings and hoop earrings to semi-precious stone bracelets and necklaces. Run, don't walk.

• Our pick: Sapphire signet ring
• Jewellery types available: Rings, bracelets & necklaces

Bleue Burnham is conscious of sustainability. Having previously worked as the Head of Sustainability at Oliver Spencer, the British designer has now branched into an eponymous label which unites jewellery design with naturalism. With a tree planted for every style that is sold, you can rest assured that an investment will do good for the planet, and of course, for your style game too. Created from hand-modelled wax casts and debossed with sapphire hallmarks, his rings are extremely captivating, with this ‘Chloroplast’ style taking its influence from the cellular structure of plants. It's a big yes from us.

• Our pick: Beaded bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets & necklaces

Established in 1998 by Aki Mitsubayashi, Tokyo-based brand Mikia handcrafts each of its jewellery creations in Japan using vintage beads and precious stones. The result? A collection of pieces which ooze with fun and flair: the most signature styles being shaped by boldly-coloured beads. Since the sun-kissed seasons are just around the corner, what better time to seal your style game with one of her unique pieces?

• Our pick: Lighter pendant necklace
• Jewellery types available: Rings, bracelets & necklaces

Ambush has one foot in unabated self-expression and the other in restrained minimalism. While this binary might make for a very confusing friend, when applied to the world of jewellery it's a rather wonderous combination. The design reference, for example; pill cases, cigarette cases, feathers, paper clips, solid padlocks, diamond hearts, batteries, screws, lighters, and molten peace signs. There is an illusory sense of “all isn’t what it seems” here, making for intriguing and conceptual jewellery.

• Our pick: United necklace set
• Jewellery types available: Rings, bracelets & necklaces

Affordable jewellery shaped by contemporary style? Sign us up. This comes courtesy of Weekday, whose collection of budget-friendly menswear extends to accessories. Refined to silver and gold-plated designs, the brand's bold pieces are the perfect companions to layer over your best basics – whether it be through a chunky chain necklace, a beaded ball bracelet or a set of zink rings. Incorporating recycled materials into production, this is a top port of call which won't dent your bank account.

• Our pick: Choker necklace
• Jewellery types available: Earrings, bracelets & necklaces

Jewellery is the easiest way to finish your attire with a subtle dose of pizazz, and Acne Studios understands this well. A favourite for the fashion crowd, the Swedish brand stitches its alternative status into a series of eye-catching pieces: including crystal bracelets and enamel necklaces. With a masterful curation available at Mr Porter, be sure to check out this silver-tone choker in particular: pierced with bar bells and hoops and accented with metallic green coating.

• Our pick: 'Dad' ring
• Jewellery types available: Earrings, rings & necklaces

Expert proprietor of all things edgy and metallic, Rat Betty is the ultimate destination for something just a little different. With a rich collection spanning anatomically correct hearts, earrings finished with, yes, literal ears as charms and ogling skull rings with gemstone eyes and golden teeth — you can rely on a piece of Rat Betty jewellery to help you stand out in indisputable style.

…And as if you were in need of further persuasion, Billie Ellish is a fan. Regardless of her hair colour fluctuations, you can catch her wearing the Tiny Heart necklace all over her Instagram through every era of her aesthetic.

• Our pick: Emerald, diamond & gold bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings & necklaces

Who fancies a little bit of California bling? What’s wonderful about LA-based brand Hoorsenbuhs is its distillation of the gregarious end of men’s jewellery into something altogether more refined. The brand's '70s-inspired jewellery is hitting its zenith in 2023 with themes of maximalism, fun, and diverse male expression being strong motifs. Hoorsenbuhs' creations give that feeling a little more garishness. Having collaborated with Damien Hirst and being named after a 16th century Dutch ship, that’s quite the temporal and cultural span. Think of it as bling with a doctorate.

• Our pick: 'Icon' ring with gemstones
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, earrings & necklaces

What happens when you combine the influence of Harry Styles and Alessandro Michelle on men’s jewellery in the last half a decade, we hear you ask? Well, you approach something tantamount to a paradigm shift. So, we hereby declare Gucci as the ultimate designer destination for refreshing your jewellery collection. Offering a variety of ranges and collections, the “fashion” category brings you traditional chunky bracelets, bringing a super-masculine and yet decidedly chic energy to your looks. Elsewhere, Gucci lettering drips from necklaces and bracelets, and the “GG” rings look like they could rather effortlessly punch the brand into the fabric of the universe. While Gucci might have helped usher in a new age of softer masculinity, the “fashion” range is still old-school in approach.

The “silver” range is less definitive and more elegant, thanks to its use of blue and grey enamel coatings and lighter metals, such as the “boule chain” necklace; a delicious European descriptor.

Finally, the “fine” category presents geometric rings, bangles, bracelets, and necklaces, some of which are studded with resplendent gemstones.

• Our pick: Curb chain necklace
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings & necklaces

Influenced by subversive cultures, Matthew M. Williams founded 1017 Alyx 9sm: a New York-founded brand which seeks to unite technical innovation with human emotion. With one look at the men’s jewellery range, it’s clear that this ethos is accurate. Assembled from bold, high-quality materials (namely metal, leather and brass), you’ll find every ingredient to take your style game to innovative territory. Start with the ‘Rollercoaster’ bracelet for an instant win.

• Our pick: Beaded bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets & necklaces

Serving artisan-crafted jewellery since 1974, Santa Fe-based brand Peyote Bird likes to evoke the story of its Native American heritage through southwestern-inspired styles. Working with a diverse community of local designers, silversmithing techniques are incorporated into many of its pieces, the staples of which centre on stunning beaded silhouettes. If there’s one item we suggest adding to your basket, it’s the turquoise and leather bracelet.

• Our pick: Opyum charm leather bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, brooches & necklaces

Looking to finish your personal style with a touch of Parisian elegance? Saint Laurent is your go-to source for it. With all designs refined to silver-tone, gold-tone and leather materials, the French fashion house clearly likes to keep its jewellery collection classic, and the effect of it upon wear is nothing short of enduring. For a discreet nod to the brand and its iconicity, wrap the logo-topped Opyum bracelet around your wrist.

• Our pick: 'Duo' Jasper ring
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, earrings & necklaces

Clean and modern in both construction and aesthetic, Miansai channels themes of exploration via the mediums of silver, rhodium and leather. Handcrafted by a small team of skilled artisans, Miansai's considered output spans everything a man could need, including signet rings, earrings, bracelets and even notepads. So, should we alert your bank now or later?

• Our pick: Sterling silver ring
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, earrings & necklaces

For affordable classics, London’s Serge DeNimes is many a GQ editor’s go-to. Focussing predominantly on men’s jewellery, it’s a one-stop shop for rings, bracelets and necklaces, with styles that are easily adjusted and don’t skimp on quality, with all products crafted from 925 sterling silver before being tested and hallmarked at the Goldsmiths' Assay Office. As well as staples like gold and silver chains and signet rings, up to four collections a year provide unique, thematic pieces that make a decidedly bigger statement? Oh, and if you’re looking for inspiration on how to style your pieces, you’ll find it in Made In Chelsea’s always-bejewelled Oliver Proudlock – he did found the brand, after all.

• Our pick: 18kt yellow gold bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, earrings, cufflinks & necklaces

Founded in 1990 by Robert Tateossian as a vehicle for expression, the brand specialises in a balance between simple, refined bracelets, cufflinks, and tie clips (aka the metallic backbone of the traditional menswear wardrobe), and more quirky, psychedelic designs complete with pearlescent finishes. Simply put, Tateossian's collections are bonkers, but in the most sumptuous way possible.

However, the traditional end of their jewellery is far from generic. They come with bronze quartz detailing, sports themes, globes, and hints to internal mechanics. It’s not surprising, when you consider their latest releases, that Tateossian knows how to add the spice of life to the classical end of jewellery too.

• Our pick: 'Frankie' chain necklace
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, rings, earrings & necklaces

Founded by Mona Jensen in 2013, Tom Wood excels in timeless metalwork with a subtle Scandinavian aesthetic infusion. See the simple chunky but smoothed earrings, the classic coin pendant necklace, or the bold but minimalist olive quartz ring above which the brand is famed for. Tom Wood is a part of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and aims to be carbon-conscious at each level of the process. Using pure gold and silver, which is endlessly recyclable, they seek to keep the materials as circular as possible, while introducing recycled gold and silver into their designs too.

• Our pick: Beaded Lapis Lazuli bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets & necklaces

Rio de Janeiro is among the most-visited cities in the world – and for good reason. Famed for its buzz, rhythm, nature and colours, the city is not easily distilled into a single object… and yet, brimming with colourful designs, gothic motifs and celestial imagery, Luis Morais' offerings wholly embody the spirit of the designer's Brazillian home.

Best known for its beaded and cord offerings interspersed with metallic finishings, Luis Morais designs outfit-making accessories from high-quality materials including ebony, sandalwood and gold… Perfect for pairing with a sangria, post-siesta.

• Our pick: 'Orb' pendant necklace
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, earrings & necklaces

The late, great, Vivienne Westwood saw her career go from selling law-breaking T-shirts alongside Malcolm McLaren to becoming an international fashion icon with V&A retrospectives, a Damehood, and even becoming a leading voice in the battle against climate change. Of particular importance to the brand's jewellery collection was the year 1986, when the orb logo debuted, symbolising “taking tradition into the future.” This genuinely iconic logo features on *deep breath* bracelets, earrings, watches, knuckle-duster rings, pendants, tie clips, signet rings, and cufflinks.

• Our pick: Jade and pearl beaded necklace
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets & necklaces

Bright. Fun. Summery. Éliou’s jewellery has all the nostalgia you need. Hand-crafted in Miami, it seems the sunshine itself has crept into the brand's designs. The acrylic beads come in ripe blues and dusky purples, set among multi-coloured madness and, often, a single softly shining white pearl. This is jewellery that forces you to not take yourself seriously. You simply cannot wear a trio set of multi-coloured dangles and talk about annual KPI, logarithmic financial derivatives or Henri Bergson’s theories of time. You must radiate fun, kindness, generosity, and have a razor-sharp sense of humour. And as if you need more convincing? Harry Styles is a fan.

• Our pick: 'Skull' beaded bracelet
• Jewellery types available: Bracelets, earrings, rings, trouser chains & necklaces

Well, it turns out cladding yourself in little metal skulls can be done extremely decadently. Alexander McQueen’s skull jewellery is gothic, romantic, and second to none… it’s not all skulls and roses though. From McQueen's graffiti branding over many a chunky silver chain to a sea of signet rings with intricate detailing that’ll make you sing with an appreciation for the intricacy, the brand's refined pieces lend a bold simplicity to your accessories.