Contributed by Info Guru Paul Seaburn
Outside of wedding rings, earrings or Super Bowl rings, most guys have little clue when it comes to picking out jewelry for themselves.
There are many men’s jewelry items to choose from that fit a wide variety of styles and budgets. If your guy is one of those types who has to know what he’s getting long before Christmas or a birthday, jewelry is also an easy present to hide. These ten jewelry gifts for men help when you’re stuck trying to buy something for the guy who has everything but jewelry.
10. Earrings
Harrison Ford made the tiny sparkling stud acceptable for men, but sports stars and popular singers show that men can wear larger stones, multiple earrings, earrings in both lobes and dangling rings that would make any pirate proud.
9. Tie clips and tacks
A useful item of jewelry that eliminates the dreaded flapping neckware, tie clips and tie tacks are always a nice gift, with or without a tie. Stainless steel clip stand out on patterned ties while plains ties are better for bejeweled clips or tie tacks with bigger stones, sports logos or other symbols.
8. Belt buckles
In Texas, they’re often large enough to act as backup hubcaps, but belt buckles are an overlooked jewelry item for men. Most men’s belts have snaps behind the buckle to allow for swapping and checking for this is a good way to determine what size to go with. Buckles are a great place to go wild in size, jewels and Smokey Bear belt buckle.
7. Lapel pins
Company pins are pretty common accessories but the suit lapel is a good surface for a small elegant pin or a bigger sports logo, family crest or praying hands tie tack. For those who prefer flag pins, these can be simple or covered in red, white and blue jewels to show a man’s patriotism and style.
6. Money clip
Money clips are a nice gift for guys who don’t like to wear jewelry. They come in a variety of styles – either leather or metal – and sizes to accommodate bills as well as credit and ID cards. Money clips are perfect jewelry items for guys who dress casually or work at jobs where rings or other items might be inappropriate or hazardous.
5. Pendant
Pendants and guys necklaces are popular with younger guys but the fashion pendant is a great jewelry choice for older men. Simple chains in yellow, white or two-tone gold are safe choices as gifts, especially for business attire. If you choose artificial diamonds, you get lots of bling for your money, too.
4. Necklaces
Guys have larger necks than women but plain gold chains are still the most popular choice for necklaces. Small black plated cross necklace are the most popular pendants. For a casual look, dog tags or leather cords work well.
3. Cuff links
If your guy wears French cuff shirts, cuff links are a must fashion accessory and a fun place to go wild. While simplicity is preferred for evening wear, cuff links come in all types of metals, stones and mix stone cuff links and can display corporate logos, favorite team emblems, hobbies and anything in between.
2. Watches
The smart phone may be able to tell time, but it flashes 12:00 as a jewelry choice for men. A fine watch complements all styles and men don’t mind having more than one. If your guy has a watch he loves, like a family heirloom, you can still get him a new metal or leather band to enhance both his and the watch’s looks.
1. Rings
When it comes to men’s rings, bigger is better. Large fingers and hands can handle large rings and size often symbolizes success. Fancy designer rings with a hexagon diamond ring shows flash, while a simple wide band with a birthstone or large diamond shows simple elegance.