What about an ethnic bracelet for this summer? Original, fashion but not bling bling, this combination of bracelets would suite any kind of outfit. It features a series of contrast bone beads with a knot detail multi-strand leather thong. However, you can easily make your own bracelet pack. So, work your imagination, if not, ask for some advise on Facebook, I’ll be happy to help :p

Price: £6 from ASOS

John Hardy comes from Canada but in 1975 he moved to Indonesian island of Bali in order to study the Balinese jewelry-making techniques. The John Hardy brand is born in 1989 from a collaboration between designers and artisans. They created several great pieces such as this silver tiger head bracelet.

$1,495 from Johnhardy.com

Punk-Inspired bracelet from Anomaly. Sterling silver, 0.6 cm wide. Size adjustable.

$235.00 from Apartment3

The latest in the series of good leather bracelets, I have just discovered Victor Onorio. Unknown until now, I’m just waiting to get on his site, which would appear to be coming soon (or not), to find out more.

Above is one of my favorite styles in black leather and silver: “Glamour of Nature”. I love the one below in brown leather: “Nature Power”.

There are a dozen models are available on the Devianandarts site for between $50 and $70 (£20/35).

It’s been a while since I spoke about jewellery (or galleries or scullduggery… hmm…), then I discovered the Ikken collection. Loving their work!

Recently released by Baptiste Bataille, who trained as a stylist, this brand marries western culture with traditional crafts of the Sahel. African art inspired the collection’s refined design, with curves shaped like dunes, the use of materials such as ebony, bone, shagreen and pure silver. Various different types of bracelets, and pendants are available in the first collection available from Numanu, at 8 rue de Turenne, Paris 4 (Tell ‘em Joe from “Comme un camion / French Truckers” sent you and you’ll get a 10% discount).

The shop itself is very “ethical”, which is also the case for Ikken, which has set up an aid project for a Touareg jewllery cooperative, which is supplied for the most part by local producers.

Here’s a nice idea for a present for rugby fans: a silver rugby ball, set with two 0.02 carat black diamonds on a black cord. I can’t say I’m blown away by this piece of jewellery, but given the restraints imposed (jewellery and rugby) I think it works quite well. It’s stylish and captures the moment perfectly.

€145 from Adamence

If you like this style of leather bracelet, have a look at this store on eBay. They offer several styles from MOGO, a handcrafted Tibetan brand. All the products are entirely handmade with natural products such as leather, hemp, stone, wood, horn, clay and shell. You’ll find more info on the seller’s store.

€9 on eBay

DIY enthusiasts will surely love these bracelets modelled on metal rules. Various measurement systems are available, and in several bracelet widths. What do you think?

$36 from Individual Icons

Wide leather bracelet with plaited leather strips and adjustable buckle. A very manly little number.

$15.00 from Fossil