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 is our first retrospective dedicated to accessories with bracelets, rigns and watches. Every thumbs have link to the post we wrote about. (Now you know how I spent my holidays

It’s been a while since I talked about rings! Here’s one I like particularly well: a steel ring that looks solid, with a touch of originality. Spexton was created in 2003 by two Americans: Greg Shelton & Nate McPherson. And for their brief history, Greg, the creator, was a truck driver for 12 years! It’s the truth!

€249 from Spexton

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

This is a little nod to MensSana who thought that the leather bracelet wasn’t expensive enough Here’s a very beautiful ring, in yellow or white gold, set with a 9.3-carat black spinel (a gemstone used in jewellery). The rings in the XL Collection are individually made in the Sigomonta, workshops, in Budapest. Outstanding, aren’t they?

€1540 on La Boutique des Joailliers

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