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You want to give him something unique, so you’re branching out from ties, socks, and shirts. Consider these three things when choosing jewelry for a man.
While you might not have trouble picking out gifts for women, it’s often challenging to come up with gift ideas for men. And when gift-giving becomes too challenging, it can be easy to go with something simple but not very thoughtful.
If you want to give the man in your life a meaningful and unique gift he’ll appreciate, consider getting him jewelry. To figure out the right piece, use this list of three things to consider when choosing jewelry for a man.
1. Find a Deeper Meaning
Your gift should have significance beyond its material worth, so consider what the receiver values and wants. Fortunately, jewelry often has symbolic meaning.
You can find a deeper purpose for the gift by asking yourself:
- What are his interests?
- What are his values?
- What are important dates or events in his life?
If you take the time to answer these questions, the jewelry you choose can honor his interests, values, or life events. For example, jewelry is a great way to help him reconnect with his heritage. You might find jewelry that mimics historical pieces or reveals symbolism connected to his ancestry.
2. Match His Lifestyle and Aesthetic Sense
When choosing a piece of jewelry for a man, think about where the jewelry rests on the body, how often he will wear it, and his lifestyle. For example, if you’re buying something for a man who does a lot of work with his hands, it’s not realistic to expect him to wear a ring daily.
Of course, you also want to give him jewelry in a style he appreciates. If he likes a more sleek, modern look, go for simple designs. If he has a more eclectic look, he might like statement jewelry with a more dramatic pattern. If you’re buying a piece for him to wear on special occasions, keep in mind his formal or semi-formal style rather than his day-to-day preferences.
3. Choose What Looks Good on Him
The last thing to consider when choosing jewelry for a man is what materials and colors look good on him. Men’s jewelry tends to focus on metal rather than gemstones. You can narrow down the ideal choice of metals by considering his skin tone.
In general, people with warm skin tones tan easily and rarely burn. People with warm skin tones look good in yellow and rose gold, brass, and copper.
People with cool skin tones tend to burn in the sun rather than tan. Light or white metals like white gold, silver, and platinum complement their skin tone. Neutral skin tones look good with both categories of metal.
