Bracelets for men - what is it: a cute trinket or an important detail of the image? Of course, a few decades ago, buying a men's bracelet might have seemed like a fad, because jewelry was worn mainly by the beautiful half of humanity. Men, on the other hand, limited themselves to a wedding ring and a watch. However, in recent years, jewelry and accessories for men have become quite popular.
Now chains around the neck, bracelets and other similar things can be found in every second representative of the stronger sex. Still, it is jewelry that best of all helps to express individuality and a sense of style. In addition, bracelets made of precious metals are a status item, without which the image of a successful and we althy man cannot do.
Types of bracelets for men
If you think that the assortment of men's jewelry is not wide enough, then you are deeply mistaken. In fact, jewelry designers offer hundreds of designs. Among them, there will certainly be a stylish solution for young guys and older men.
To begin with, it is worth noting that all bracelet options can be divided into 2 main categories.
- Rigid models (on the frame) made ofone or more plates tightly connected to each other. Such products permanently retain their shape.
- Soft. As the name suggests, soft bangles don't hold their shape.
Bracelets for men also differ in material. It can be a precious metal (silver or gold) or a mix of several materials:
- gold + silver;
- leather + precious metals - such models are affordable and at the same time very stylish and original.
Rigid bracelets
This kind of jewelry has been known since ancient Egypt, but at that time they were worn exclusively by women. In today's world, a frame bracelet made of precious metal alloy is one of the most common models for men.
Designers offer products:
- closed - having the shape of an inextricable ring;
- springy - those jewelry that have a connector and easily change size;
- swivel - a swivel mechanism is provided here, which is often found on watch straps.
Such jewelry can be made in a completely different design. The assortment includes classic models, bracelets made in the style of minimalism or ethnicity. The latter option is often represented by bracelets with elements of Viking culture.
Soft (non-frame) bracelets
The list of such models can include:
- gliding - those products that consist of several large orsmall plates connected by a hinge mechanism;
- chain - decoration in the form of a chain, consisting of many links;
- braided - a striking example of braided patterns is a leather bracelet with silver or gold details.
Jewelry belonging to a particular category can be both weighty and solid, and discreet, barely noticeable.
Types of chain weaving
Of all the proposed options, many of the stronger sex will certainly choose a chain bracelet for men. However, there is no need to rush: this category contains jewelry made using different techniques:
- Anchor weaving. This chain can safely be called one of the most popular. The technique got its name due to the fact that the finished chain looks like an anchor. The links in it are oval and each link is perpendicular to the previous one. However, there are some modifications here: “rollo”, “sea anchor”, cord weave and Venetian.
- Carapace weaving. It somewhat resembles an anchor, but the links in it are flattened, flat and smooth. Such features make ready-made bracelets for men wider and more solid in appearance. As varieties can be called: “nonna”, “figaro”, “rhombo”.
- “Bismarck”. Bismarck chain bracelet is perfect for men. A distinctive feature of the technique is a complex connection of links that are located not in one, but in several rows. Depending on the shape of the links and the scheme of their connection, "Bismarck" isMoscow, oval, Arabic, royal.
- "Perlina". In this case, the chain consists of silver or gold beads fastened together with a metal thread. Examples of this technique are familiar to many from chains on key chains.
Gold bracelets
Perhaps the most expensive purchase will be the jewelry made of this solar metal. This option will certainly be chosen by people in leadership positions and just those who love luxury in everything.
Before buying, you should pay attention to the richness of the assortment in jewelry stores and the features of wearing gold bracelets for men:
- This noble metal is quite capricious and does not tolerate neighborhood with other metals. So, a gold bracelet does not go well with a silver ring and a silver bracelet - fashionistas should certainly take this into account.
- The fineness of gold in jewelry is different (375, 585, 750, 958). However, with regard to bracelets, it is 585 that is recommended. It contains approximately 58% pure gold and is characterized by high strength, noble brilliance and a relatively low price.
- The shade of gold can be different, depending on the quantitative ratio of impurities. So, in the yellow alloy, copper and silver predominate, in white - palladium, in red - copper.
Young people should not choose a massive gold bracelet for men, as it may look ridiculous. Stylists advise buying products from anothermaterial with gold inserts. So, leather jewelry with precious metal elements looks quite original and stylish.
Silver bracelets
Silver jewelry for men is one of the best purchases. This can be explained by several features at once.
Firstly, a silver bracelet for men is a beautiful and original product that will emphasize the style and delicate taste of its owner. Of course, unlike gold, silver can hardly be called status, however, it makes much less demands on the overall style. So, silver accessories are perfect for any bow (business, sports, casual, military, ethnic and even avant-garde).
Secondly, the cost of silver bracelets for men is much lower than gold ones. That is why absolutely everyone can afford such a purchase.
Bracelet Sizes
Manufacturers offer several sizes of bracelets for men:
- S - product circumference is 16cm;
- M - the circumference can be 17 or 18 cm;
- L - this marking can be found on a bracelet with a length of 19-20 cm;
- XL - the largest size of the circumference of the bracelet - 21-22 cm.
When choosing a size, you must definitely try on the jewelry. It should not “run” along the hand. In the case of men's bracelets, this is unacceptable. However, parts should not cut into the skin either. The ideal option is a bracelet that is 1-1.5 cm larger than the wrist.
Product width
Speaking ofwidth of the bracelet, then each buyer will choose a model based on their own preferences and the available amount.
A wide solid gold bracelet is a serious purchase, a silver item in a similar design will be several times cheaper. However, it is worth focusing here not only on the price, but also on some other details.
So, a wide bracelet for men on a thin wrist will look ridiculous. However, a thin chain in this case should not be worn. Perhaps in this case, a wicker model or a minimalist version with a medium thickness will do.
For men with wide and full arms, voluminous models of jewelry are suitable, a chain will always come in handy (especially the armored weaving technique).
So, men should not deny themselves wearing such a fashionable thing as a bracelet. Designers have tried to create as many variations as possible so that every man can choose a really stylish and fashionable jewelry for himself.
