Why Men Need Jewelry

The importance of jewelry in men is not a new practice. Earlier it was only women who wore jewelries. Now, even men were seen to wear precious jewelries.

Men prefer to wear simple adornments and especially silver jewelry, tungsten jewelry, titanium jewelry. Wearing sterling silver jewelry amongst men also has some health benefits and some gemstones are known to cure body ailments as well. For those men’s jewelry is known to act as an antiseptic and gives the wearer positive energies.

Men’s jewelry isn't lame. Designers have learned what it takes to make a great piece of men’s jewelry.  They have learned what men are looking for: strength, durability and ruggedness.
 Right now, the three staple items for mens accessories are 1.watches, 2.bracelets, and 3.necklaces.  Rings are gaining in popularity too.  As for materials, the most popular are pieces made of leather, rubber, metal, tungsten and titanium.  Men of good taste are wearing accessories that combine rugged looks with stylish design.  They are looking for something that is nearly indestructible and won’t lose its luster.

There are endless reasons why men’s jewelry are popular now, some love the elegance of jewelry and want to show off their economic status, others wear to heal themselves and then the others who wear for no specific reason but style.

Tips for a man with jewelry

This season it's not about chunky silver or NBA diamonds—it's about manhandling the rules to define your own sense of style.

"People tend to think of jewelry for men in extremes," says jewelry designer—and ruggedly stylish rule-breaker—Philip Crangi. "And it doesn't function well at extremes. What it comes back to is,does it look personal? It should look like you've been wearing it for years—something you picked up along the way. I don't want to look flashy. I want to feel comfortable. When you're buying jewelry, all you need to ask is, 'Do I feel like myself with it on?'" Click through for some tips on easing your way in—and our picks for the suitable pieces.

Firstly, want to get into jewelry? Start with a wrist piece or one of the necklaces in this slideshow, and add to it over time, with a ring or two. Don't run out and buy a Mr. T—worthy haul all at once.

Some of the religious emblems make a statement, but some of the other items on the list (including No. 4e) belong around the necks of middle school boys trying to learn to play the guitar. Men's jewelry should follow the most classic and simple model: an exquisite watch, a timeless wedding ring if applicable, and maybe a religious necklace.

Add it over time is a good one. Here is a reader’s voice: On our seventh anniversary, my wife gave me a "wedding ring" with an emerald-cut diamond set in 14K gold. It is simple, yet masculine. Over the next 20 years, I have added a similar ring to my right hand, a 3/4-inch harness leather wristband and sterling wrist rope on my left since I have never worn a watch. I have purchased and tried a simple sterling pinky ring and a Scandinavian emblem ring, but they always felt like a little too much. If you feel like you're playing dress-up, you've put on too much jewelry. Also, it should be comfortable and not get in the way of your daily activity. (Don't wear that long dangly necklace, if you lean over a punch press all day.) Ultimately, you should forget that you're wearing it. What you shouldn't forget is to take it off at night, when playing sports and when you shower/wash. Soap and water get in the corners and depressions, and can loosen stone settings more quickly over time. Use a buffing wheel or polishing cloth on sterling silver, gold or platinum pieces. Personally, I don't bother with other metals, although I have seen some interesting designs in stainless steel and anodized aluminum.

Hope this little piece of information helped you.

source:GQ