Men's Jewelry Styles

Men's jewelry, although it may not be as diverse as women's, still has numerous options that have a powerful, masculine vibe. You wouldn't call Mr. T effeminate, would you? He certainly liked jewelry! While ShopWiki doesn't advocate Mr. T's style for all gentlemen, you can find many other options to ornament yourself right here. 

Surfer Styles

Laid-back guys who prefer a hike in the woods or a day at the beach to a trek through the city will find something for them in this style. Natural fibers and materials are the way to go. You can also find organic-looking and nature-inspired patterns in metal jewelry. Keep in mind that this is a great casual look but it might not fly in a corporate environment.

Hemp with beads  is the classic in California style. You can find bracelets,  necklaces  and anklets.	Seashell jewelry  has a surfer vibe to it but can be very ornate.	Shark tooth  or bear claw necklaces  get you in touch with your wild side!	Wave rings  are a modern way to show your love for the water and are a little more formal. Great for weddings.	Carved wood  can be extremely ornate or modernist and simple, but a beautiful wood grain is always stylish.

Tribal

Tribal jewelry usually has a lot of intricate designs in antiqued silver. You'll also see a lot of geometric shapes and beading; there's some overlap with the "surfer dude" look but expect more stones like hematite and tiger's eye. Like the surfer look, this style is fine on weekends or if your workplace is casual, but it might be frowned upon in some corporate offices.

Hematite beads  are metallic and add a hint of decoration.	Bali silver  is marked by ornate filagree in abstract patterns.	Tiger's Eye  (pictured) and Lapis Lazuli  are both opaque stones with a strong, rugged air.	Aboriginal designs  put a new spin on the interest in South Pacific tribal designs.	"Tribal" designs  usually incorporate abstract motifs based on South Pacific artwork.

Links and Metal

Let's face it -- some guys just like chains, and that's ok! Skip the Mr. T. look and go with just one piece for a bit of shiny style. Where you wear your chains -- as a bracelet, a necklace, or both -- is up to you, so instead here are some of the most popular chain styles and metals for both necklaces and bracelets. This look is a little dressier than the above styles; you can wear any of these to work, as long as you limit it to one necklace and one bracelet, tops. Most men's jewelry is available in a variety of metals: yellow gold,  white gold,  silver,  stainless steel,  platinum  and titanium.  White metals are considered less flashy; yellow gold is attention-grabbing, so wear it sparingly.

Figaro  combines long and short links.	Mariner  is a figure-eight shaped link.	Byzantine  uses an interlocking system of loops in an ornate design.	Curb  links stack together.	Rope  looks just like a piece of twisted cable.

007

WWJBW? If classy and timeless is your style, the first thing to ask yourself is, what would James Bond wear? For the office, for formal occasions, or for guys who just like to look sharp all the time.

Slim watches  let you coordinate missions down to the second.	Onyx cuff links  are good for the Casino Royale or just a night on the town.	Onyx rings  may or may not conceal a radio.	Titanium bracelets  are incredibly durable, for all your narrow escapes.

External Links

• AskMen.com: a concise article on the dos and don'ts of men's jewelry.