Leather fashion has been around for centuries and continues to dominate when it comes to accessories and jewelry. Stars like Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Emma Watson, Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora and Nicole Richie have often been photographed wearing chic pieces of leather jewelry in earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces.

Iconic design houses like Chanel often use leather in their jewelry pieces accompanied by the famous Chanel logo, the overlapping double ‘C’ where one faces forward and the other faces backward.

Leather is here to stay and always looks current in any decade. The material is both modern and vintage but never outdated.

When leather is used in jewelry, it creates a special look and energy. It becomes timeless for these reasons:

1. Versatile.

Leather looks lovely with everything because of its unique material. It can be dyed and painted or shown off in its natural hue. It plays well with other jewelry materials like turquoise or even paired richly with diamonds.

Leather jewelry can play uptown or downtown and looks equally attractive with jeans and a tee to a fancy ballgown.

You can print on leather, too, and produce amazing colorful patterns on earrings and bracelets.

2. Sexy-Cool.

We don’t have to spell it out, but we will. Leather has always offered a sexy vibe to whoever puts it on. It’s smooth and luxe and looks unique whether it’s in a moto jacket, sleek leggings, a hat, dress or a piece of jewelry.

People notice you when you show up in leather, and it’s become a symbol of fashionable sensuality and hipness and yes, even bad-***. Leather looks fabulous on people of all ages and exudes distinctness.

Of course, leather jewelry, accessories and fashion all combine for the perfect rockstar lifestyle.

3. Feminine/Masculine.

Another reason leather is timeless in jewelry is because of its unisex appeal. Both women and men like wearing a little leather arm candy, for example.

In fact, men’s jewelry has become a major runway trend, and leather has emerged as one of the hot ways to show it off.

Leather jewelry is a form of self-expression, and men today, are looking for unique, masculine pieces that mean something and create a personal emblem.

Orlando Bloom, Kanye West, Robert Redford, Steven Tyler, Johnny Depp, Ryan Gosling, Russell Brand and Spike Lee are just a few of many male stars who like collecting fine leather jewelry pieces.

4. Long-lasting.

The beauty of a leather item is truly in its durability, and it looks incredible as time goes on. Leather jewelry is strong and also lightweight, so it’s perfect for earrings and other elegant pieces.

Leather jewelry is also flexible compared to metals and gems, and it is abrasion-resistant, making it a unique and striking material when created into jewelry.

Leather jewelry is a great fashion investment because you know you’re getting a quality material that’s admired for its integrity and street cred.

5. Texture.

Not only does leather feel supple and comfortable, but it looks sumptuous because of its texture. It draws interest to the eye and comes in a variety of leather types.

There’s top-grain leather, split leather, patent leather and bonded leather. Jewelry makers know exactly what kinds of leather pieces to choose when creating a particular jewelry design.

For example, a Greek leather cord is strong and supple and wonderful for making Chan Luu style wrapped bracelets.

Leather has proven for generations that it’s an exquisite material for fashion, accessories and jewelry. It’s meant to be worn and appreciated and not put away in the closet or the jewelry box for fear of damage.

There’s just something about leather.

Perhaps, Stevie Nicks and Don Henley sang it best in that famous love song “Leather And Lace.”

“Stay with me stay
I need you to love me
I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me my lace.”