Collection
Unisex Jewelry
Yellow gold and silver develop a soft patina against the skin, discreet, never confined to a single style. Each piece is hand-shaped to be worn as a pair, or alone, without distinction.
Hand-shaped in Paris since 2014
- 38pieces
- Estimated delivery within 2 to 5 days
- In Paris personalization at the atelier in 30 min, or same-day courier
Hand-shaped in Paris
Each piece is formed by hand from a single continuous precious wire, then work-hardened as a whole. A Paris atelier since 2014.
Our craftThe Studio, made to order
A piece that doesn't exist yet? The Studio draws it and shapes it with you, from the first sketch to the box.
Discover the StudioCare and repair
A piece that is worn can be repaired. Resizing, restoration, clasp replacement: the atelier takes its pieces back.
Jewelry care serviceTen-year or one-year guarantee, boxed
Ten years on 18k gold, one year on gold-filled and silver; the shine of gold-filled is guaranteed for life. Every order ships in its box.
Our guaranteesUnisex Jewelry: Our Selection
A piece of jewelry that steps outside gender codes isn't chosen at random — it's hand-shaped. Since 2014, Atelier Paulin has been hand-shaping pieces in Paris meant to move between two wrists, two necks, two stories, without ever compromising on form or material. Our Unisex Jewelry collection brings together bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings designed to be worn by anyone, in deliberately clean lines.
The Bramble Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled and Silver illustrates this approach well: two metals combined on a single wire, with no aesthetic hierarchy between them. This same duo logic shows up in the O Cube Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled, with its deliberately understated geometric line, or in the Nude Pure Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled, whose smooth finish avoids any unnecessary ornament. For a more textured look, the O Hammered Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled and the Nude Hammered Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled carry the marks of the hammer, each strike slightly different from the last.
For rings, the Hera series offers several widths and finishes in 18k yellow gold: pure, hand-shaped, or twisted, in sizes No. 2 and No. 3, to fit a wide range of finger shapes without targeting any particular gender. This range of sizing is precisely what sets a piece designed for two people apart from a piece that's simply resized.
How to Choose Based on the Message to Shape or the Occasion
Some pieces in the collection accept personalization: a word, a name, or an initial hand-shaped directly into precious wire, like on the Original Personalized Cord Bracelet - Yellow 14k Gold-Filled or the Capital Initial Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold. The number of letters that can be hand-shaped depends on the model chosen — it's worth checking this limit before composing a word for two, as a couple, or among friends.
Other designs lean on shape rather than text. The O Cube Bracelet - Silver or the Riviere bracelets in colored stones, like the Riviere Bracelet - Blue Sapphire, stand on their own as pieces without any inscription, chosen for their line or their hue. Between the two approaches, there's no hierarchy: a piece hand-shaped without a word is just as personal as one hand-shaped with a name — one plays on meaning, the other on material.
To guide the choice, ask a simple question: should the piece tell something specific, or simply accompany everyday life without saying a word? The answer determines whether to lean toward a personalized name necklace or bracelet, or toward a clean, unmarked shape.
What Occasion Calls for This Piece?
Unisex jewelry suits moments that don't follow a fixed calendar: a shared decision, moving in together, an anniversary of the day you met, or simply the wish to wear the same piece without it belonging to one gender over another. That's what sets these creations apart from a conventional gift: they assume nothing about who will receive them.
The Alex Necklace or the Peter Bracelet carry neutral names, much like their use: they pass from one wearer to another without needing any adjustment to the design. Given as a pair, the same design in two sizes or two materials creates a quiet continuity, without ever being showy.
These pieces also find their place among Personalized Jewelry to mark a specific date, or within the Men's Jewelry collection for those seeking bolder lines. The line between the two worlds stays intentionally blurred: a slim bracelet can be worn alone just as easily as layered with a bolder piece.
Materials, Personalization, and Care
Three materials make up the core of the collection: 14k yellow gold-filled, 18k yellow gold, and sterling silver. Gold-filled suits everyday wear with minimal upkeep; 18k gold, denser, holds up better over time but calls for more careful handling around chlorinated water or perfume. Sterling silver, more accessible in price, may tarnish slightly with air exposure — a normal occurrence easily corrected with a soft cloth.
Hand-shaping involves cold-working the metal — a process called work-hardening — which gives the wire its shape memory and resilience against everyday tension. At the most stressed points, laser micro-welding reinforces the structure without altering the line of the piece. This step, carried out at the atelier by an artisan trained in precious wire work, is what sets a hand-shaped piece apart from jewelry simply mass-molded.
Manufacturing times vary by material: 1 to 3 business days for sterling silver and gold-filled pieces, 2 to 5 business days for 18k gold. DHL Express delivery follows, generally within 48 hours across Europe. For rings, it's best to measure your finger size before ordering: the Hera series' No. 2 and No. 3 sizes don't always align with standard ring sizing.
To dig deeper into material choices, the 14k Yellow Gold-Filled collection and the Sterling Silver collection break down each option piece by piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a piece of jewelry "unisex" at Atelier Paulin?
It's a piece hand-shaped without reference to any particular gender, with clean lines and adjustable sizing, designed to be worn equally by anyone who chooses it.
Can a unisex piece be personalized with a name?
Some designs, like the Original Personalized Cord Bracelet or the Capital Initial Necklace, accept a word or initial hand-shaped in precious wire. Others, like the Riviere bracelets, are deliberately left without any inscription.
Which material is best for everyday wear?
Gold-filled and sterling silver both hold up well for daily wear. 18k gold, denser and more resilient, suits those looking for a piece meant to last for years.
How do I find my ring size?
Measuring your finger size beforehand helps avoid sizing mistakes: the Hera series' No. 2 and No. 3 sizes correspond to precise measurements, listed on each product page.
How long does it take to receive a personalized piece?
Between 1 and 5 business days of hand-shaping depending on the material chosen, followed by 48 hours of DHL Express delivery. This timeline remains an estimate until the order is confirmed.
To explore more pieces made for two, the More Love collection and the Personalized Gold and Silver Bracelets round out this selection naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions