Jewelry is no longer just a woman’s game. In this modern world, where all people are encouraged to express their own style, more men are choosing to wear jewelry that helps define them. In the past, unless you were a goth fashion icon, or in a biker gang, it wasn’t often that you would see men flashing some bling. In today’s world, men’s jewelry has become mainstream.
If you are new to men’s jewelry, you may not know much about how to incorporate it into your style. While most men have encountered items like cufflinks on formal occasions, they may not think about their own jewelry style beyond their wedding ring.
With Father’s Day approaching, now is a good time to take a closer look at elegant and stylish jewelry for men. Whether you prefer Damascus Steel Jewelry or braided leather, there are more choices for men than ever before. Let’s take a closer look at a few tips for men to help them discover the modern world of jewelry.
Watches
The watch industry has taken a hit in the past decade with the popularity of smartphones. Many people have given up their wristwatches in preference to their phones. However, if you no longer wear a watch, you could be giving up a prime opportunity to express your style. The wristwatch has been recognized for centuries as a fashion statement and an item of influence.
Scientific studies have found that those in business who wear a wristwatch are considered more trustworthy and reliable. If you want to add some jewelry to your regular look but aren’t sure where to start, choosing a gorgeous and functional watch is a great move.
Watches come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. You may want to have a variety of watches to coordinate with your changing styles. You may not want to wear an elegant and formal watch when you are hitting the courts with a few friends, or hiking your favorite trail. You should choose your watch based on your lifestyle and your needs.
For everyday wear to the office, you can’t go wrong with a pre-owned Rolex. The Rolex style is timeless, and previously owned watches are much easier on your budget. You can play around with your bands and mix it up between linked metals, braided leathers, and steel mesh to give your basic watch face a whole new look.
Cufflinks
Occasionally, you may be required to attend a swanky business function that will be formal attire. Most common business shirts now come with buttoned cuffs unless they are custom-tailored. However, tuxedo shirts still come with cufflinks required. If you are looking to take a step up in your fashion style, you will want the opportunity to add some flare to your outfit with a pair of cufflinks.
It’s most common to match your cufflinks with the finish of your watch. Gold will go with gold, and silver with silver. While this has been the tradition, you can complete your formal outfit with any type of cufflinks that you want, whether it’s something sleek and subtle or bold and daring.
Rings
Gone are the days of men who only wore a wedding band for a ring or a tacky gold signet pinky ring. There are many stylish choices in men’s rings to choose from. If you aren’t used to wearing a ring, you may want to start with just one ring per hand. Don’t overdo the look or your hands could look crowded. Choose from artistic finishes to elegant jeweled rings to set the mood of your style.
When choosing your rings, keep the same finish for all of your rings, or simply wear matching rings on a single occasion. Mixing gold finishes with bronze or silver could look chaotic.
Have your ring size measured for your traditional ring finger, and move on from there. There are no rules when it comes to what fingers you prefer to wear your rings. Keep in mind wearing rings on fingers that are next to each other could cause them to rub together and make you uncomfortable.
Necklaces
If you want a conservative look, you can keep your necklace choice simple with a gold or silver single chain if you want a conservative look. This classic look will never go out of style and will set the stage for additional items if you want to layer your pieces. Your necklace should ideally be from 56 to 60 centimeters in length to sit properly on the upper part of your chest.
If you want to wear an eye catching pendant, you can shorten the length of your chain to accommodate the extra drop. If you want to wear a pendant with your necklace, keep your styling in mind. A skull and crossbones may be a rocking look out at the bar, but may not be appropriate for the boardroom.
When adding a necklace to your jewelry collection, make sure to match the finish of your other items, including your watch and rings. You want your jewelry choices to flow together to create just the right style for you.
Bracelets
Men’s bracelets have become highly popular with a wide range of styles that every man will love. A simple chain bracelet in a gold or silver finish can be just the right thing to add a bit of class to your formal outfits.
If you are interested in wearing a bracelet daily, you may want to consider a braided leather bracelet. These masculine and elegant bracelets bring out the raw style of every man. If your other jewelry is gold, you should wear brown leather. For silver metal jewelry, you should wear a black leather bracelet to pull your look together.
A modern man that cares about expressing his own particular style can take advantage of the perfect jewelry to accent their look. If you are new to wearing jewelry, follow some of the styling tips in this helpful guide. Whether you want to try out sporting a few unique rings or have your eye on a stunning new watch, now is the time to bring on the bling.
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Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Pinstripe Magazine. Creative thinker and menswear designer who has been writing articles dedicated to men’s fashion, lifestyle, luxury items, home design, gear, grooming and gadgets since 1998. For info on PinstripeMag, any editorial needs or to contact me please email at marv@pinstripemag.com.
