How to Choose a Jewellery Gift for a Guy

Jewellery might have long been seen as a traditional gift for women, but gender norms are certainly being challenged and more and more guys are enjoying accessorising their outfits with some gorgeous jewellery pieces.

Many top male celebrities are leading the way appearing in necklaces, rings, and earrings, and jewellery is becoming a mark of sophistication and status, along with a great way for men to express themselves and their creative side through their style.

Jewellery is a great gift idea for men for any occasion, so if you want to buy a statement piece for your husband, boyfriend, son, brother or male friend, here are some tips to keep in mind.

Keep it Simple

Unless you’re absolutely sure that the man in your life loves to wear big, statement jewellery pieces, the best rule to follow is to keep it simple and subtle. If you’re buying jewellery for a guy who does not normally wear it, this is the best way to introduce him to the idea without it being too intimidating.

Men do tend to prefer functional jewellery over decorative, so keep this in mind when choosing a piece. If you’re unsure, you can’t go wrong with traditional choices like watches or cuff links. For something different why not consider body piercing jewellery from companies like Boelry?

Choose the Right Material

Silver and gold are the most common materials choices for men who wear jewellery, although platinum is catching on and becoming increasingly more popular. Consider the type of jewellery that the man you are buying for already wears and the type of outfits that he likes to wear when choosing a material.

Gold is more of a yellow accent colour and tends to go well with earthy tones, while silver is more neutral and will function well with anything that he chooses to wear. Tungsten and titanium are also becoming more popular for men’s jewellery as these materials are significantly more durable than other precious metals and will last a long time.

Another factor to consider when choosing a material is if the guy you are buying for has any allergies to keep in mind.

Get the Size Right

If you’re buying a jewellery item that will require sizing, like Versace rings for example, spend some time figuring out what size to get for the man in your life. This might be difficult if he doesn’t already wear rings, so you might need to get creative.

Some fun ideas that some women have used when buying a ring for a man include getting him to try on her rings or taking him to a jewellery shop under the guise of buying something for herself and getting him to try his size for fun.

A ring by Versace can always be resized later if you get it wrong, so don’t worry too much though. Just have a look at the range of stunning men’s rings by a designer such as Versace online to see if you can find one that you can see your man wearing.

Finally, men’s jewellery can make the perfect personalised gift, so once you have found a piece he will love, why not make it even more special with an engraving?