Men's Jewelry Gift Guide

WHY GIVE MEN'S JEWELRY?

There's nothing more elegant than the sight of a well-dressed man who knows how to accessorize with the right jewelry. More and more men are realizing that looking good means more than just sporting a wedding band and a watch. The men's market has just exploded in recent years with new jewelry styles and designs for the fashion-forward male. Jewelry is a very special, personal gift, and the man in your life will surely appreciate a piece of jewelry you have picked out just for him.

BASIC MEN'S JEWELRY ITEMS GIFT IDEAS:

• Fine watches
• Fashion rings
• Bracelets
• Neck chains and pendants
• Single (or double) earrings
• Cuff Links
• Tuxedo Studs
• Tie bars/Tie pins/Tie tacs
• Button covers
• Money clips
• Key rings

BUYING TIPS FOR MEN'S JEWELRY

• When jewelry shopping for men, always consider their clothing style; any other jewelry they wear; birthstones/gemstones and metal type they prefer; their lifestyle and hobbies; whether the item is for everyday casual wear, office wear or special occasion, etc. This should give you ample clues about what to buy him.
• When shopping for a diamond wedding band for a man, make sure the diamond is small enough that it will not detract from your engagement ring!
• With watches, there are almost unlimited styles and brands, with a wide range of functions. Know before you start shopping which type of watch, and which functions, the recipient wants and needs.
• Men should have a bracelet watch as well as a leather strap watch. Stainless steel, white gold, platinum, sterling silver, titanium and tungsten all offer the whiter metal look that is extremely popular. However, a yellow gold watch is very classy and very sophisticated for business/formal wear.
• Go with simple, elegant and sophisticated jewelry styles for men. Avoid glitzy, ornate pieces (unless you know that's what he likes). Many men also prefer larger, heavier jewelry items with clean lines and architectural/geometric designs.

BODY TYPE CONSIDERATIONS

Similar to women, in terms of age-appropriate styles; height, weight and body type guidelines; neck size for necklaces and pendants; finger lengths and hand length/size for rings and bracelets, skin, eye and hair coloring for metal type and gemstone colors, etc. However, keep in mind that in general, men's jewelry tends to be larger, heavier and more rugged looking than women's styles.

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