Here, we talk to tastemakers, editors, jewellers and photographers to discover their tricks for styling jewellery. Let's find out what these male industry experts have up their sleeves...
Jewellery seems to be an increasingly popular item in men's everyday wardrobes. Celebrities such as Bad Bunny, Maluma, Machine Gun Kelly and Pharrell Williams wear a pile of necklaces, earrings and rings on a daily basis, with each piece being more eye-catching than the next. If you're a man who wants to start curating his jewelry collection but is overwhelmed by the hundreds of designers and styles available, here are some helpful tips from industry experts on how to get started.
George Inaki Root - CEO and creative director of Milamore
“Jewellery is a universal form of expression of individual style. I like to see men wearing both chunky, “masculine” jewellery and delicate, subtle, “feminine” jewellery. They add dimension to their style but also give others insight into their personality through it. If you are a man and want to start a jewelry collection, I suggest you find a necklace that matches your everyday wardrobe. Men with necklaces are becoming more and more popular and I think/hope it will just become more and more normal.”.
Grant Mobley - Jewellery and Watch Editor at the Natural Diamond Council
“There is no doubt that in recent years there has been an increase in the use of jewellery by men. When I watch a red carpet, if a man is not wearing jewelry, he looks plain, as if something is missing. But this is not a new phenomenon. Fine jewelry has historically been much more popular with men than women, with the change occurring only in the last century. Jewelry is a silent storyteller.
Regardless of your gender, each piece is an intimate note in the symphony of personal style, weaving together narratives across generations while blossoming in intrinsic and sentimental value. I don't feel complete without jewelry. It would be like walking out of the house naked. On my wish list is a unique bracelet by Nikos Koulis. Made from hundreds of perforated baguettes strung on a clear wire. I love this piece and would love to own it one day.”.
Ian Thorley - Founder and editorial director of Something About Rocks
“My advice to every man who wants to buy jewellery is to invest in a classic piece that suits his personality and his everyday lifestyle. It should be a timeless piece of jewellery that you will want to wear again and again. Often the best way to achieve this is to create a bespoke piece of jewellery. This allows you to create a truly personal piece whose style and aesthetic fits perfectly into your everyday life. Most of my pieces are one-of-a-kind creations that I have designed with the help of expert jewelers. However, for the finished pieces, I like to wear my Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet and rings, they are fun yet understated.”.
Leo Bieber - Jewellery Photographer
“As someone who has an eye for detail, I like clean designs with a clever mechanism. The rings from Manhattan-based OX Fine Jewelry are ones you'll never want to take off. Their ingenious patented design leaves wearers with a comfortable ring that is extremely versatile and aesthetically pleasing.”.
Sebastian Kauffman - Director of Jewellery Creation and Communication / Brand Consultant
“One of the things I love about living in London is that all the men here wear all kinds of jewellery, literally everywhere. Jewellery can say so much about the man who wears it and its connection to ancestral style, when men wore big, bold, beautiful jewellery. I wear jewelry every day for every occasion.
I even go to the gym and swim in a vintage amethyst bracelet by Susanna Lovis and never, ever take off my Magen David and Mezuzah rose gold pendants, which were custom made and given to me when I was born. My latest jewelry addition is the Lily Gabriella Talisman bracelet. I wear it every day as it provides a perfect subtle colour accent.”.
Stephen Webster, MBE - Top British Jeweller
“There is something about men wearing jewelry. Something that is quite different from women and their relationship with them. For a man, it can be a tribal jewelry. But it can say something that's otherwise hard to put into words or into a wardrobe. I have a whole arsenal of jewelry to choose from. But in general, my favorite is the Japanese Kabuki mask ring. I made it twenty-eight years ago and have been wearing it ever since. Many men want to buy one and those who do send me photos of them wearing theirs from all over the world.”.
So as you can see, integrating jewellery into your daily lifestyle is the key to a successful purchase. Also think about your routine and how these pieces will enhance every experience in your daily life. Whether it's a bespoke creation or a ready-made piece of jewellery, if you follow this golden rule, you're sure to find a treasure for a lifetime.
Source: katerinaperez.com
