Handmade diamond pavé toggle on Japanese silk by Ouie, 18kt gold and 2.3 carats white diamonds, ... [+] $23,550

Genderless jewelry has been gaining popularity in recent years, as men and women alike explore self-expression through adornment. Typically more minimalist in form, some designers are now whipping up a storm with gender-fluid jewelry including subtle pearl and gemstone embellishment. For last-minute Christmas shopping, here are seven independent brands who will have just the gift for the man - or woman - who has everything. Because isn't there always room in a collection a diamond pavé toggle necklace?

Dover Street Market newcomer Ouie reimagines everyday objects as sleek jewelry designed to be worn by everyone. From the perfect chunky chain, based on a link inspired by the traditional keyring loop, to ruby rings encased in miniature outdoor lighting cages, designer Louie Cresswell has hit the sweet spot for contemporary, unisex jewelry. His first ever piece, above, is the ultimate in elevating the everyday: a fully working hoodie string toggle, handcrafted in London from recycled gold and dusted with diamonds, to be worn on Japanese silk cord around wrists, layered on necks or even to lace up sneakers.

Menotte R15 bracelet by Dinh Van, platinum, $5,540

Parisian jewelry house Dinh Van's storied history plays out in beautifully minimalist jewelry rooted in the aesthetic of the 1960s. As Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin were redefining fashion for a new era, Cartier alumni Jean Dinh Van was starting his own jewelry house. Now, like then, the brand perfectly captures the kind of low-key luxury that whispers rather than shouts, and the Dinh Van handcuff bracelet has become a marker of Paris style.

Silver, 18kt gold and opal signet ring, Jenny Dee for Mr Porter, $1,600

Jenny Dee has brought her rock aesthetic to men's jewelry for the first time, with a well-received capsule exclusively designed for Mr. Porter. Inspired by psychedelia, Jimmy Hendrix and Pink Floyd, the designer plays with dark and light, to symbolize yin and yang,with the bright shine of pale opals and diamonds against oxidized silver and midnight blue titanium. Key motifs from her core collection are all there, like the guitar pick mandala, and each piece is designed as a protective talisman.

Pearl and gold necklaces by Pacharee, from $480

Thai-born designer Pacharee-Sophie was inspired by the beauty of natural pearls to start her brand in 2019 and you can now find Pacharee at Neiman Marcus and Net-a-Porter. Well-known for its gorgeous pearl-set initial necklaces, bold baroque pearl earrings and organically shaped, hand-sculpted Siam gold settings, Pacharee has just launched a first men's collection of masculine-feminine necklaces and rings with huge borrowing potential.

The Misha bracelet, by Nomis, 18kt gold and white diamonds, $26,500

Ukrainian jewelry brand Nomis has been making waves recently, for its multifunctional, unisex designs. Think rainbow colored gemstone ear cuffs, mirror-polish rings and diamond pavé ear pins, designed, as Nomis founder Alyona Kiperman says, to make it "easy for both men and women to wear our pieces and explore their creative side." With a custom link that suggests tire tracks in the snow, the Misha bracelet is a highly refined blend of the masculine and feminine.

The Slant ring set by Shahla Karimi, gold and platinum, from $2,400

Hand-made in New York, Shahla Karimi's clean, wearable designs draw on art, architecture and times past. Her first men's collection is named Joon, for a Farsi term of endearment meaning 'life', and symbolizing the commitment of a life partner in minimalist designs occasionally studded with gemstones. The Slant ring set makes commitment into a statement, using the mixed metals traditionally found in Middle Eastern jewelry design.

Dalmatian jasper and gold pendant necklace, Missoma, from $180

London-based Missoma was one of the first demi-fine jewelry brands to launch back in 2008, and the brand's jewelry is now stocked worldwide. It's known for design-led pieces made using quality materials designed to be layered and stacked, produced with a focus on sustainability - the newly launched Deadstock Project in partnership with Central Saint Martins design school sees the brand donating unsold stock to be upcycled by students. The recent men's collection has unisex appeal, like this Dalmatian jasper dog tag-style pendant.