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Jewelry as a gift for your Man – An elaborate Men’s
Jewelry Buying Guide
Choosing the
perfect gift for your man can be a daunting task especially so if the gift is
going to be a piece of jewelry. However, precious fine jewelry can be a very
memorable and timeless gift that would stay with your man through out his life.
Jewelry as a gift is always special and will surely be appreciated by him
provided you pick the right piece of gent’s jewelry that compliments his style
and personality and body type. Today there is an extensive variety of men’s fine
jewelry available in the market. There are jewelers specializing exclusively in
men’s jewelry designs who have made a thorough study of what looks best on men.
Men’s fine jewelry that showcases style, power, affluence, status, and wealth,
masculinity in a simple, classic and subtle manner is often considered ideal
jewelry for men. Today men’s jewelry can be found in precious metals and gemstones as well as state of the
art contemporary materials. It is up to you to pick the one that suits best to
his style and your budget. The most common jewelry gift ideas for men include
Fine Watches, Precious metal and gemstone rings, bracelets and neck chains with
pendants, Jewelry accessories like cufflinks, tie bars, tiepins, tie tacs,
button covers, tuxedo studs, money clips and key rings. Single or double
earrings as a jewelry gift for him is not yet a very popular jewelry item for
men but is increasing gaining popularity in certain groups and
communities.
Men’s Fine
watches / Time pieces : A classic luxury watch is a man’s most popular
fashion accessory. Today, besides the leather straps watches, designer watches
are available in stainless steel, tungsten, titanium, sterling silver, gold and
platinum. Watches also come studded with pearls and diamonds bezels. The
internal mechanism of watches vary depending on the technology used to design
it. There are watches that have quartz, mechanical or automatic movements.
Watches today also have different functions. There are sports watches designed
for outdoor activities and generally feature a durable rubber strap, nylon strap
or stainless steel bracelet. Luxury watches are treasured heirloom that will be
loved for generations. The price of a watch may vary from a few dollars to a few
thousand dollars depending on the brand, design and technology used in the
watch, metal and gemstones used in the design etc. Good watches last for decades
if proper care is taken and can make the best jewelry gift for a man.
Men’s Fine
Rings : When buying a ring for your man be it an engagement ring, wedding or
anniversary ring look for masculine shapes in rings with smaller stones(
diamonds or sapphires of different colors) or one large stone. Consider his
finger and hand length, color preference, construction and style, personality,
lifestyle, comfort levels with jewelry before picking the perfect ring for him.
Men’s rings are generally larger and heavier. Simple and classic designs look
best on men. Preferred metals for men’s fine designer rings are silver, white
gold, platinum, titanium, and tungsten. Popular stones are diamonds (white and
black diamonds make a good choice for males) and sapphires of all colors, rubies
and emeralds. Grey tones, matte finishes, woven patterns and two tone rings,
wave style rings, jigsaw puzzle style, claddagh rings or celtic rings are very
popular in men’s ring designs. Men’s wedding rings are wider than women’s
wedding rings. Popular width of men’s rings generally range between 5mm to 7 mm
depending on the hand and finger size. Too narrow rings may compromise on class
and too broad rings can be uncomfortable as they would be tighter.
Men’s Neck
Chains and Pendants: When buying a neck chain and pendant for your man
always consider his physical appearance like his skin tone, and neck length and
thickness. Neutral colors that are neither too flashy nor too fine that they
completely blend into your skin color make an ideal choice while selecting the
color of a neck chain for him. The length of men’s chains should run from 18 to
24 inches in length, depending upon his body considerations. If you have a thick
neck, larger links and thicker bands will look better than delicate links and
narrow bands. Dog tags are very popular in men's necklaces and are easily
personalized by engraving. Platinum chains, gold chains and silver chains are
the best choices for men .These chains come in simple classic designs that look
stylish and sophisticated. Ancient symbol theme based pendants make ideal for
men to which they can relate. There are endless choices that you can make while
selecting an ancient symbol as a pendant for your man. Some examples for ancient
symbols are the Cross, the Star of David, Anchor, Celtic Knot, Claddagh symbol,
Gordian knot or Torus Knot, Ankh, Udjat or the eye of the Horus. To get more
ideas on ancient symbols as jewelry click here.
Men’s
Accessories: Men’s accessories like cufflinks, tie bars, tiepins, tie tacs,
button covers, tuxedo studs, money clips and key rings are nowadays available in
a large number of precious metals like platinum, gold, silver, tungsten and
titanium along with gemstones like diamond, rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
While selecting any accessory for him just keep in mind that it needs to look
simple and classic.
Men’s
Bracelets: While selecting a bracelet for your man keep in mind his
personality, lifestyle, does he have any favorite rock star, film personality or
a sports icon, his wrist size ( thin or wide) etc. Larger bracelets can give a
widening illusion to thinner wrists and those selecting a bracelet for a man
with larger joints must look for something robust but simple and subtle. A
consideration for these factors will help you select the perfect bracelet for
him. Different metals are used to create bracelets and variations are given to
them with different finishes. The diamond tennis bracelet makes a wonderful
jewelry gift; it is beautiful and always fashionable. Bracelets with clean line
and architectural and geometric designs look better on men. Some popular
bracelets include gold bracelets, platinum bracelets, silver bracelets, tungsten
bracelets, and titanium bracelets, bracelets with swarovski crystals and
magnetic bracelets.
The market for
men’s jewelry is not as developed as women’s jewelry but is rapidly growing with
more and more celebrities opting to wear at least one or two pieces of jewelry
like, bracelets, chains, rings, watches, etc. The growing hip hop musical and
cultural trends are also contributing to a growing demand for jewelry among men.
Men’s jewelry today has gained a lot of social significance. It is no longer
considered a taboo or a habit of dubious, peculiar individuals but it conveys
style, trend and status.
Metals and Gemstones for Men’s Fine
Jewelry
Men's jewelry tends
to be larger and heavier than women's jewelry making it more expensive and less
affordable with the rising prices of gold and platinum. But at the same time the
metals and precious stones that look good on women may not enhance the looks of
men. White, gray and black metal colors look classic and ideal on men so
jewelers today are prompted to try experiments with new metals and stones to
design a unique and stunning piece of jewelry for men that is affordable as well
a exquisite. The most popular precious metals for men’s jewelry are white gold,
platinum, sterling silver and palladium and the non precious metals popular in
the men’s jewelry lines are titanium, stainless steel and tungsten
Precious metals
Palladium:
Palladium is a member of the platinum group having many of the advantages of
platinum but it weighs only 56% as much as platinum making it more comfortable
to wear. The lower density and weight of palladium allows for chunkier and
taller designs that are still affordable and hence ideal for making men’s
jewelry like, rings, bracelets, neck chains. The major advantages of palladium
are as follows
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It resists tarnish, doesn’t
discolor
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It is malleable, making it easy to form and
manipulate. It doesn’t have the brittleness of white gold
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It is Hypoallergenic
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It is whiter than white gold but slightly
darker and more grayish than platinum
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It is classified as a precious
metal.
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It often has high purity (95%). It is alloyed
with other hypoallergenic metals like ruthenium. To learn more about
palladium click here.
Sterling
Silver: Silver is another commonly used precious metal in designing men’s
jewelry. It is loved for making men’s jewelry as it is reasonably priced,
versatile and the most reflective of all the precious metals. Silver can go with
any outfit; it can be casual yet worn with dressy clothes. Click here to
learn more about silver - its advantages and disadvantages in jewelry
making.
Platinum:
Platinum is undoubtedly the most preferred metal for making
jewelry. Platinum is pure and brilliant white and does not fade or tarnish.
Platinum is 30 times more rare then gold. Platinum is more durable then other
jewelry metals due to it's density. It doesn't wear away or change it's shape,
perfect for a lifetime of wear. But the rising prices of platinum make it less
affordable. To learn more about platinum click here.
White Gold:
Platinum and gold are the most suited metals for making jewelry. White gold is an alloy of gold mixed with metals such as silver,
palladium, or nickel. White gold is coated with either rhodium or a palladium
and platinum mixture, both of which add luster to the jewelry's surface. This
alloy hides the natural color of white gold, which is a combination of grey and
slight yellow. White gold is increasingly popular in jewelry due to its cost
comparison with platinum. Purity of gold is measured in Karats (k). 24k
gold is the purest. However, it is very soft and malleable and lacks hardness;
hence it is rarely used in jewelry. Pure gold is usually mixed with other
metals, usually copper or silver, to make a stronger alloy which is used for the
purpose of jewelry. To learn more about gold click
here.
Non Precious metals
Tungsten:
All tungsten rings are a combination of elements, usually tungsten and carbon,
which forms a compound called tungsten carbide. This alloy is so strong that it
is used in place of diamond for cutting tools. The jewelry industry refers this
to tungsten carbide as tungsten and the industry refers to it as carbide.
Unlike, titanium and stainless steel tungsten is a heavy metal giving a similar
feel to platinum. The major advantages of tungsten are as follows:
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It is very durable
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It does not discolor skin or turn yellowish
with wear.
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It is Hypoallergenic
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It is low priced. It costs more than titanium
because of the difference in equipment and environmental control needed to
produce it.
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It does not require rhodium plating to make
it scratch resistant
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It can be combined with gold or platinum to
create interesting jewelry designs. Click here to learn more about metals in
jewelry design
Titanium:
What makes titanium a very popular choice for gent`s jewelry is its light
weight, price, strength, durability, sturdiness and comfort. Titanium metal
comes in different grades. The strongest grade is the aircraft grade 6-4, which
consists of 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium and is used for jewelry and hip
implants. The major advantages of titanium in jewelry are as follows.
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It resists tarnish, doesn’t
discolor
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It is malleable, making it easy to form and
manipulate.
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It is Hypoallergenic
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I is very durable and does not dent or get
deformed. And hence is very good for people who work out or engage in
sports.
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It is low priced and sells for lesser than
white gold.
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With an electric charged can be colored
bright colors like blue and purple, a process called anodizing which is
preferred in designing rings for men.
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Weighs less than other jewelry
metals
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Does not require rhodium plating to make it
scratch resistant
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Has a high purity ranging from 90 to 99
percent. Click here to learn more about metals in jewelry
design
Stainless
Steel: Stainless steel is preferred by many men as a jewelry item for
themselves. Some men who would never consider wearing a gold or platinum
bracelet, will buy a stainless steel to go with their watch. Men also
accessorize their watches with stainless steel pendants and necklaces. Steel is
an iron alloy containing 0.5 to 1.5 percent carbon. Stainless steel is alloyed
with at least 10 to 13 percent chromium for corrosion resistance. Nickel may
also be added to increase corrosion resistance. Rising platinum prices have
motivated amore and more jewelers to consider stainless steel as an alternative
white jewelry metal. They can buy high quality material and combine it with
precious metals and gems to create attractive , affordable jewelry.
The major
advantages of stainless steel jewelry is as under
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It resists corrosion and does not discolor
the skin.
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It is relatively light weight
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It wears better than brass and most
gold
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It is low priced
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It is suited to innovative finishes and
creative designs. Click here to learn more about metals in jewelry
design
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