Ladies, Clutch Those Pearls! Men’s Jewelry Is Going Baroque

Jewelry traditionally plays a quiet role in men’s fashion. A handsome watch or a sleek silver bracelet can accentuate a look while going almost unnoticed. But in recent years male models and celebrities have been seen wearing much more striking jewelry, such as Baroque-style earrings, pearl necklaces, ornate brooches, and diamonds (which are no longer only a girl’s best friend).

On the red carpet the trend first gained momentum on male rappers such as Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, and A$AP Rocky; they’ve all regularly layered pearl or crystal necklaces with complete confidence. At this year’s Met Gala, Harry Styles caused a stir when he wore a single delicate pearl earring, as though he were the subject of a Johannes Vermeer painting. Risk-takers such as Ezra Miller have pushed the look even further; he opted for full-on chandelier earrings that could have been plucked from some chic grandma’s jewelry box.

Meanwhile, on the runways, Celine showed dangly earrings for him; Dior Homme added intricate brooches to sharp suiting; and Ryan Roche had her models sporting pearl necklaces. Gucci even sent out one model wearing a full-on tiara—the same headpiece that singer Troye Sivan wore in an Instagram selfie last month.

And boys who love bijoux are not only found on catwalks and red carpets. Out in the real world, statement jewels are also increasingly popular for men, says jewelry designer Maria Tash. She has pierced men such as Anwar Hadid, Ed Sheeran, and Idris Elba but told Vogue that it’s not only her male celebrity clientele who seem more willing to experiment than ever. “I’ve recently noticed men choosing more unusual placements for their piercings,” Tash said. “The more adventurous ones are exploring conch, rook, multiples, or stacked earlobe piercings.”

It’s clear that the line between his and her fashion is already blurring in general—so why should jewelry be any different? Below, more of the best recent men’s jewelry moments.

Originally Appeared on Vogue