| The first thing that comes to mind when the | | | | and new styles is emerging. New materials, |
| word jewelry is mentioned is women. Jewelry, for | | | | designs, and types of jewelry have become more |
| the longest time, has always been associated with | | | | socially acceptable for men. The jewelry industry |
| women. However, history disproves this since the | | | | has indeed taken advantage of the growing |
| fascination for jewelry was also shared by men in | | | | awareness of gender equality. Materials, such as |
| the early times. Ancient kings and male members | | | | pearls, that once were only used in making |
| of the nobility were fond of jewelry since such | | | | women's jewelry are now being utilized in men's |
| valuable pieces were a symbol of wealth, power, | | | | accessories, but paired with more "manly" |
| and influence. They wore extravagant earrings, | | | | materials like leather. Classic pieces, such as |
| necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and crowns. They | | | | cufflinks, were once made only in gold, silver, and |
| donned clothes lavished with gemstones. Even | | | | platinum. But now, other colorful stones such as |
| their weapons were embellished with precious | | | | rubies, garnets, and diamonds adore the once plain |
| metals. But for some time, the attitude towards | | | | cufflink as a testament to elegant, contemporary |
| jewelry-wearing changed. Society expected men | | | | masculinity. Even stainless steel, which was only |
| to have nothing of that fancy stuff. However, the | | | | seen in watches before, is increasingly being |
| men of today are slowly gaining back the | | | | incorporated into fine men's jewelry because of |
| confidence in wearing jewelry that they once had. | | | | its platinum-like shine, durability, and affordability. |
| Nowadays, there is virtually no end to the kinds | | | | But these pieces of men's jewelry are not just |
| and designs of jewelry available to men. Men are | | | | limited for celebrities and athletes. Since jewelry is |
| now more at ease with wearing jewelry. In fact, | | | | now the "in" thing, more and more men are |
| most are not content with the usual watch | | | | inclined to wear the fancy stuff. The jewelry that |
| anymore. They are now more comfortable with | | | | is created nowadays caters to different market |
| complementing their outfits with matching jewelry. | | | | segments. There are those appropriate for a |
| Common items that men are given or even shop | | | | specific occupation. Jewelry for businessmen is |
| for themselves include watches, bracelets, | | | | different from that which is for rock stars. There |
| earrings, chains, rings, cufflinks, and money clips. | | | | are also those that are appropriate for a certain |
| The trend is increasingly becoming so popular that | | | | age group. |
| the men's jewelry industry experienced a growth | | | | So don't be shocked if one day, every man you |
| of 20 percent in the past few years. As such, | | | | meet is wearing some form of accessory. |
| established brands of jewelry, such as Bulgari and | | | | Jewelry-wearing is a trend that is becoming more |
| Cartier, have released more items for the male | | | | and more accepted and popular. It is actually not |
| category. In addition, newer brands are being | | | | surprising, since jewelry carries with it the |
| introduced to the market to cater to the | | | | message that the wearer is rich, confident, |
| increased demand for men's jewelry. | | | | influential, and handsome. |
| Jewelry experts say that a fusion between old | | | | |