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If you watched the Oscar’s this weekend you probably saw a lot of coverage on what the women wore on the red carpet. While a lot of attention was paid to the types of gowns that they wore, a good amount of attention was also paid to what type of jewelry they wore. There are pieces of jewelry that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and were borrowed by the hottest stars out there. These weren’t just necklaces, but also rings, ear rings, bracelets and more. The thing is, one thing that you didn’t hear a lot about of was mens jewelry. While men may have had great looking rings and necklaces, you didn’t hear a lick about them. That’s the kind of respect that you can expect when it comes to men’s jewelry: no respect what so ever.
The thing is, there are a lot of great mens jewelry out there. No matter what kind of budget you have, or what kind of style you are looking for, you can be sure that you can find a good amount of men’s jewelry that is perfect for what you need. While women’s jewelry may be all about bling bling, and such, men’s jewelry is a lot more about subtlety. The goal isn’t to blind someone you are with the jewelry that you have on, but instead impress them with the subtlety. You want something that people can notice when they want to, but also something that can blend into the background, if need be. In truth, it’s all about finding the right piece for your specific needs.
The time when most men think about jewelry is when it comes time to get a wedding ring. The wedding ring is typically the one time in a man’s life when they will have to pick out something that they will wear for a good long time (the rest of their life, typically). The key to finding a wedding ring that you will love is being able to find something that you want on your finger for the rest of your life. Whether you want a tradition piece of gold or silver jewelry, or something a little more modern like Titanium, you can find exactly what you need both in stores and on the internet. The best thing about men’s wedding rings is that because they don’t have to be jewel encrusted and are typically fairly simple, they are a lot less expensive then what you would spend on a women’s ring.
The best place to track down men’s wedding rings is the internet. While you can go into a variety of shops to find what you need, you can find something online in around twenty minutes if you know what you want. And even if you aren’t quite sure what you want on your finger for the rest of your life, you can find a wide variety of places to look online that will help you find what you need. Just do a quick search online, you will be pleased at what you will find.
Kimberly Green loves to see her celebrities sporting designer mens jewelry.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is quickly approaching and many tend to forget about. With only a couple months after the big Christmas holiday and overshadowed by the eventful New Year, the lovely holiday is usually overlooked. It is because of this that one should strive to find the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift for their significant other.
Usually women have a tendency to think that men are difficult to shop for and that it is usually the role of the male to purchase a gift for the female on this saint holiday, but in actuality men thoroughly enjoy receiving gifts just as much as women, if not more. If this holds true then the question becomes, what would be an adequate gift to show your affection for the man in one’s life?
Statistics show that there are a growing number of men who are taking an extreme liking to mens jewelry and enjoying wearing it. Even more so, studies show that in particular men are preferring titanium and tungsten metals over others when wearing rings and other jewelry pieces. Thus, because of this exponential growth it seems plausible to suggest that perhaps the best gift to give for the Valentine’s Day holiday would be jewelry. Who would have thought? Typically it is the role of the male to give such a gift, isn’t it? With the changing times, it appears the roles have been reversed. Though, not suggesting that women do not enjoy jewelry, the statement simply refers to the fact that men enjoy it as well.
When one sits back and rolls over the idea of purchasing jewelry for the male in their life, it does seem like a great gift to give. Jewelry truly symbolizes the thoughtfulness and companionship that two individuals hold. Not only this, but it also represents the continued and ever-lasting bond within the relationship. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the gift idea seems rather fitting. Showing a significant other the caring and loving compassion in a small token of appreciation will do wonders and will truly make the holiday even more memorable and meaningful.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday to represent love and relationships between two individuals. It is a day to bask in the red and pinks, flowers, and chocolates; and most recently also jewelry. Finding a soul mate or an individual that one cares about enough to share such a wonderful felt holiday is something that should be celebrated. Show that affection with gorgeous titanium or tungsten jewelry. It will say much more than any dinner or card will ever be able to.
Kim Green sometimes envies her guy friends for the mens jewelry they can wear.
Poor guys.
As a woman, we have a very broad palate to work with when it comes to jewelry. Call if a larger margin for error. We can wear stuff that sparkles, shines, dangles and jangles. Mens jewelry, on the other hand, has to be soft, sensible and walk a thin line between what is cool and what is overkill. While a woman can wear something that’s bold and it can come off as daring and a reflection of a rebellious attitude (in a good way), there is nothing less sexy on a man than jewelry that is too in your face. Heck, the difference between one gold chain and two could be the difference between marriage and not getting a second date.
But before you go feeling all bad for your man consider something else: the good thing about men’s jewelry is that it’s, well, simple. Think about it: for women picking which earrings to wear with which outfit isn’t so much a choice as it is a production. When men ask why it takes women so long to get dressed I laugh because it’s not the dressing that takes so long, it’s picking the right types of accessories. Heck, for a man a piece of jewelry is a ring or a simple necklace that can be worn with any outfit from a suit to a running outfit. They don’t even need to deal with a jewelry box, they just keep it in a dresser or in some plate that contains gun wrappers and spare buttons.
I once asked a guy what type of jewelry his wife likes. His answer took about twenty minutes as he knew every single little intricacy that she likes in her rings, necklaces and earrings. Then I asked him another question: what type of jewelry does he like for himself. After a second he answered a two part answer: A) I don’t know and B) To be honest I don’t really like jewelry. You see, for men a piece of jewelry is more of a commemoration than fashion. They wear a ring to show they are married or a necklace that symbolizes someone special in their life. Other than that, most guys don’t even like jewelry. The men who like jewelry like to be flashy so they aren’t going to worry that much about subtlety and that thin line that they are supposed to balance on. So next time you feel bad that you never buy jewelry for your man, don’t. He probably would rather you spend the money on a sporting event or outdoor toy.
Author Kim Green feels that mens jewelry is just as beautiful as womens.
Last week, one of my very best male friends hit me with a rather interesting and unexpected question: when did it become passé to wear men’s jewelry? I was kinda taken back by this question. I guess I never thought of men’s jewelry as being passé? Was I out of the loop or was it that I just run into something that is only purely a male idea.
I guess I can see his point: men’s jewelry has always had sort of a dubious history. It’s had a history of either being overused or looked at as (gasp!) non-masculine. The whole “bling” movement of the last twenty years hasn’t necessarily helped things either. It just turned overdoing jewelry into an art form.
For me though, and most of the girls I know, we actually like a bit of jewelry on a man. One or two rings is usually not a bad thing (wedding rings are always permissible) and a subtle necklace is fine (trust me women hate the “blinged” out look too). Necklaces are not a bad thing as long as they symbolize something to you and as long as they don’t overdo the diamond thing. Unfortunately, though, it seems like men have been believing the hype more then what women actually think.
Men are missing the fact that right now the men’s jewelry market is taking leaps and bounds. Not only are looks being modernized, but new materials are being brought into the fray. Let me give you an example: one of my favorite pieces of jewelry to come onto the scene in recent years has actually been a male design- the titanium ring. There is something that I find so intriguing about not only the use of titanium metal, but also the designs that they do with them. Using black and silver titanium, the rings have a semi-industrial look, but also give off a sophisticated elegance that you just can’t get from gold. It’s revolutionary if you ask me and in no way even close to looking “passé”. They’ve even found ways to embed small diamonds into the band which adds an entirely new dimension to the pieces.
So I’ll again reiterate to any man who is reading this article: women like a little jewelry on their man. The idea that jewelry has become passé is purely a male idea. Heck, in the 50′s when “men were men” (that’s what guys say, right?) men wore rings and necklaces all the time, right? So just keep that in mind and if you find a nice, subtle ring just go ahead and buy it. Trust me, you’ll feel better.
Author Kimberly Green loves to share her knowledge of men’s jewelry with her husband and his friends.
For athletes there are is nothing more beautiful than an Olympic medal around your neck. Though they aren’t for everyday use, can an Olympic medal be considered a piece of jewelry?
Is an Olympic medal a piece of jewelry? I know it’s more substantial then say a necklace you bought at Target, but does it qualify as a piece of mens jewelry or women’s jewelry because of its resemblance to a necklace? Maybe I’m just stretching, and I doubt that any athlete would ever wear it on a daily basis, but outside of something like the hope diamond, in my opinion an Olympic medal would be just about the coolest piece of jewelry you could ever wear. Imagine walking into a party with that thing on. Who wouldn’t be impressed?
I write this as I’m watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Paralympic games in Vancouver. Here in the US the Paralympic Games aren’t exactly “Muse-see” TV. Regardless, it’s some of the best athletes in the world excelling at what they do best. It’s essentially the same format as the Olympics with gold, silver and bronze medals with each athlete proudly representing their country. The medals vary slightly from the Olympic ones but still have the basic round design. They are impressive pieces of work which any able bodied Olympian would be proud to have.
So back to my original point: are Olympic medals considered jewelry? Mirriam-Webster defines jewelry as “objects of precious metal often set with gems and worn for personal adornment”. That sounds pretty much like an Olympic medal. No jewels I know, but a good amount of everyday jewelry doesn’t feature gems. Furthermore, the medals can be worn for personal adornment, but like so much other jewelry throughout history they don’t need to be. If you go to a museum and look at a lot of the jewelry on display much of it was maybe worn once and then put on display for the public (like J-Lo’s dresses). So from definition sake it seems that medals would definitely be jewelry.
The thing is that most athletes would probably not want to wear their medals as everyday wear. Besides the fact that they could lose them (by accident or by force), there are also two other factors. First, you look like a jerk wearing an Olympic medal everywhere you go. It’s like “Fine, we get it, you were the best in your field, now stop shoving it in our faces your stuck up so-and-so”. Secondly, with the weight of the gold medal on your chest they don’t exactly look comfortable. It looks like every time they would swing and hit your chest another bruise would occur.
So, do Olympic medals count as pieces of men’s and women’s jewelry? By definition yes. But if you ask an athlete, they would probably rather just keep it in their display cases.
Author Kimberly Green recommends titanium-jewelry.com for an excellent quality men’s rings and other exquisite mens jewelry
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