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Five Pieces Of Jewellery With Colourful Gemstones To Wear Now
Words by The MR PORTER Team
26 April 2022
Men’s jewellery is going through a revolution of sorts. A decade ago, unless you were a famous rapper showing off your jewellery collection on MTV Cribs, what you wore around your neck and on your fingers was probably pretty tame. Today, however, thanks to a cohort of magpie-eyed jewellery designers, the rings, earrings and bracelets in menswear right now are bright, bold and perhaps most notably, colourful. From pink sapphires to tourmaline and emeralds, vivid jewellery is everywhere. Scroll down for a taste of the rainbow.
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The statement Bleue Burnham signet ring
The humble signet ring gets an upgrade, courtesy of Bleue Burnham, one of London’s most exciting new jewellery designers. Crafted from 9ct gold and set with magical-looking pink sapphires, it brings a whole new meaning to the term pinky ring.
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The Healers Fine Jewelry tourmaline pendant
Tourmaline is a mineral compound that comes in many different colours. The story goes that when it was discovered by a Spanish conquistador in Brazil in the 1500s, he confused the green crystal for an emerald. The tourmaline stone in this pendant from Healers Fine Jewelry is said to represent compassion, but it will also look great on your chest.
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The VADA emerald ring
Founded in 2013, VADA makes jewellery out of recycled materials and conflict-free gemstones. Emeralds have been around much longer and date back to 330BC when they were mined in Egypt and worn by pharaohs. Set with a 1.44ct emerald, this gold ring is fit for an ancient king. Or a modern one with discerning taste.
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The SHAY diamond bracelet
Diamonds might not have as much colour as, say, rubies, sapphires or emeralds, but their impact is still undeniable. This spangling bracelet by Los Angeles-based jewellery designer SHAY is a case in point and is an eye-catching addition to any man’s jewellery collection.
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The MAOR variegated ear cuff
A spectrum of coloured gemstones makes up this offbeat ear cuff from MAOR, whose jewellery collection is inspired by the cosmos. It’s been encrusted with rubies, tsavorites and yellow, orange, blue and pink sapphires, all of which work together to create a rainbow effect.
