The time has come for all men to embrace jewelry. It doesn’t matter if you’re not actually a king, a pirate, or a legendary musician: you can still shine like one.
John Varvatos (ABOVE)
Model Aly Ndiaye wears jewelry by John Varvatos, including wide silver cuff with distressed texture and amorphous turquoise, $1,998; and brass shank ring with silver threaded center, $298. robert@johnvarvatosjewelry.com, johnvarvatos.com. PHOTOGRAPHER: Hao Zaing AGENCY: Red
Wrist Watch
Bracelets are the perfect starter accessory for a man who’s jewelry-curious but still a little hesitant about rocking bold bling. Any of these bracelets could nestle discreetly next to a timepiece or fly solo on an otherwise unadorned wrist, according to the wearer’s wishes.
Cat Bates
Braided, hand-dyed nylon cord bracelet with brass brummel hook clasp.
$115
(207) 286-4397, catbates.com
Vahan
Sterling silver bracelet with black onyx.
$1,875
(914) 937-1800, vahanjewelry.com
Roberto Demeglio
18K rose gold and black ceramic bracelet with one champagne diamond.
$398
(212) 575-0213, robertodemeglio.com
Dunitz & Company
Suede leather and Czech glass beaded bracelet.
$26
(323) 769-8600, dunitz.com
Phillip Gavriel
Sterling silver bracelet with tiger’s eye.
$685
(800) 622-0960, phillipgavriel.com
Italgem Steel
Coffee ion plated stainless steel cable and Italian leather bracelet with 18K yellow gold inlay.
$300
(514) 388-5777, italgemsteel.com
Elisa Ilana
Bracelet with turritella agate, Dzi bead, and 14K yellow gold-filled accents.
$149
(402) 926-3479, elisailana.com
Quality Gold
Antiqued stainless steel bracelet with polished black leather.
$85
(513) 642-2446, qgold.com
Samuel B
Sterling silver bracelet with 18K yellow gold.
$876
(516) 466-1826, samuelb.com
Daring Dudes
For the gentleman who’s ready to roll with all kinds of rocks, these pieces represent a sampling of the marvelous man-bling currently available. From cufflinks to concrete, we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything for those fashionable fellows who aren’t afraid to sparkle.
Nambe
Sterling silver ring.
$275
(800) 443-0339, nambe.com
Keith Jack
Sterling silver and 10K gold pendant with white topaz and sterling silver chain.
$319
(604) 971-4367, keithjack.com
GiGi Ferranti
Sterling silver cufflinks with black diamonds and malachite.
$975
(718) 251-1614, gigiferrantijewelry.com
John Varvatos Jewelry
Sterling silver and blue tiger’s eye necklace.
$498
(646) 795-1207, johnvarvatos.com
Dana Bronfman
18K yellow gold and palladium white gold ring with diamonds (0.32 TCW).
$6,250
sales@danabronfman.com, danabronfman.com
Johnny Nelson Jewelry
18K yellow gold plated sterling silver earring with 14K gold screw post.
$175
(917) 602-2860, johnnynelson.nyc
Onirikka
Silver frog cufflinks with enamel and sapphires.
$125
(561) 451-5092, onirikka.com
Ricardo Basta
Platinum ring with yellow diamonds (0.39 TCW), white diamonds (0.58 TCW), and a 2.29-carat color change sapphire.
$14,200
(310) 278-4792, ricardobasta.com
Miles McNeel
Concrete dog tag pendant necklace with black spinel, sapphire, white diamonds, moonstone, and orange and blue labradorite. Includes a hematite and labradorite beaded chain.
$3,400
(310) 808-5572, milesmcneel.com