The Accessories That Deserve a Place on Your Wishlist
Categories of gender are undergoing an overhaul—and self-expression is revolutionizing too. As younger generations in particular cast aside rulebooks about who can wear what, designers are following suit.
From Versace to Marc Jacobs, major luxury brands are releasing gender-neutral clothing lines and styling ambitiously with earrings, necklaces, and more. With this clear market trend—as The Jewelry Magazine reports, there has been a 228% rise in demand for genderless jewelry over the past year—the message is simple: jewelry is for everyone. Freeman’s Jewelry and Watches auctions offer opportunities to accessorize with confidence, or gift the stylish, boundary-pushing loved ones in your life.
Bold Brooches
From Jason Momoa to Timothée Chalamet, a number of male celebrities have made red carpet appearances in eye-catching brooches over the past several years. “Boys are reclaiming the role of the Regency dandy, exploring jewels to add character and reflect their personality,” writes Carol Woolton for Vogue. “In particular, fine jewelry brooches, pins and clips will be a major trend, fastened to more and more lapels and collars.”
Freeman’s Luxe sales feature plenty of opportunities to accessorize boldly with brooches. Motifs from the animal kingdom, like a gold, ruby, diamond, and sapphire bee, or a diamond, emerald, and ruby frog, add whimsical flair to any outfit. Freeman’s also brings to market fine works of Jaipur enamelware, including one colorful brooch, as well as classic diamond pieces, like an elegant diamond and ten karat white gold brooch.
Holiday Gifts: Pendants, Bracelets, and Earrings
“Men’s jewelry is trending genderless in 2022,” reads a recent Forbes headline—and what better gift than helping someone stay current? Emerging trends like circular pendants make excellent gift options, including an eighteen karat gold pendant centering a 1915 Austro-Hungarian 100 Corona or a gold, Jaipur enamel, diamond, emerald, and ruby pendant.
Statement drop earrings suit collectors of all genders, from a pair of nautilus-and-shell Lalaounis gold ear clips to a stunning pair of diamond and fourteen karat gold earrings. Unconventional keepsakes, like a Swiss fourteen karat gold pendant watch, are highlights of Luxe auctions; a Victorian fourteen karat gold, turquoise, and ruby bracelet forms an eye-catching snake, sure to delight anyone on your list.
Androgynous Accessories
Androgyny is no longer the province of just the wristwatch—all types of accessories help blur the lines between rigid categories. Menswear elements like cufflinks, such as a navy blue and white enamel David Webb pair, make for a clever and stylish addition to women’s fashion. The handsome, boxy shape of the Louis Vuitton monogram Sac Plat tote bag brings an edgier, more masculine feel to what’s typically been considered a women’s accessory.
And simple silver and gold can make a bold statement—as in a sunburst-pattern eighteen karat gold and sapphire card case by Cartier, or a timeless Cartier platinum “Love” band.