It used to be that wearing jewelry for men meant a wedding band and a watch. Oh how times have changed! Now that everyone has their phone on them at all times, fewer men wear watches, and wedding bands have gone from simple gold bands to statement pieces with diamonds and other precious gems. Modern men’s jewelry collections are starting to rival their female counterparts and include bracelets, rings and other accessories. But what’s the best way to layer them with style?
Rings
Aside from a wedding band, the most popular ring for men is a signet ring. These rings are traditional in that they’ve been around for thousands of years, but today’s signet rings are anything but stodgy. Made of silver or white or yellow gold, signet rings include initials or an engraved image that is representative of its wearer. Signet rings typically are worn on the pinky finger of the non-dominant hand.
To layer rings, the rule of thumb (no pun intended!) is to wear two rings per hand. This rule too is changing, as many younger men are seen wearing multiple rings, including one finger sporting two rings — one fit traditionally and the other fitting just above the knuckle. Stone rings are a popular choice for men since the options are limitless from understated to statement rings.
Bracelets
Men’s bracelets are now available in many styles so men can choose the type that best represents themselves. From diamond link to woven leather to leather bands with medallions, today’s options abound for the fashionable man.
Layering bracelets, also known as stacking, used to mean wearing more than one bracelet of the same style. For example, wearing three or four bracelets all of leather used to be the trend.
Lately, trend-setting men are forgoing this trend and stacking a woven leather bracelet in a bold color with a leather band medallion bracelet next to a woven leather bracelet with stainless steel features.
Today’s modern men embrace personal style and there are no more rights and wrongs. If you’re comfortable with the look, that makes a statement itself.
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