Style Guides

Black Rings for Men: Meaning and What They’re Made Of

Stone, enamel, tungsten or oxidized silver? Here’s what a black ring can say, the four ways a ring gets its color, how each one wears over time, and which of ours suits you.

Sapphire for Men: Why Blue Is the Easiest Stone to Wear

Not sure a colored stone suits you? Blue almost certainly does. Here’s what sapphire has stood for, where the finest blues come from, and how to wear a sapphire pendant or necklace without a second...

Ruby for Men: What the Red Stone Means and How to Wear It

Thinking about a red stone? Here’s what ruby has stood for since ancient times, how it differs from the stones mistaken for it, and how to wear a ruby pendant or bracelet with confidence.

A Man’s Guide to Tiger’s Eye: The Stone of Confidence

Want a stone that backs you up rather than shows off? Here’s what tiger’s eye is, why men carry it for nerve and focus, and how to wear a tiger’s eye bracelet or necklace.

Mother of Pearl for Men: What It Means and How to Wear It

Drawn to that soft white shimmer? Here’s what mother of pearl really is, why men have worn it for centuries, what it means, and how to wear a mother of pearl bracelet or necklace.

Malachite for Men: What the Green Stone Means and How to Wear It

Drawn to that deep, banded green? Here’s what malachite is, why it has been worn for protection and change for thousands of years, and how to wear a malachite bracelet, pendant or ring.

Gemstone Meanings for Men: What Every Stone Stands For

Not sure which stone is yours? Here's what onyx, emerald, ruby, sapphire, tiger's eye and the rest have long been said to stand for, and how to choose one you'll actually wear.

Emerald Jewelry for Men: Meaning and How to Wear It

Thinking about wearing green? Here’s what emerald has stood for over thousands of years, how to tell a real one, and how to wear an emerald pendant, cross or bracelet with what you already own.

Cord Bracelets for Men: How to Wear, Stack and Fit Them

A black cord bracelet is the lightest thing you can put on your wrist. Here's what sets cord apart from leather, how our two styles adjust, and how to wear one alone or stacked.

Men's Chain Width Guide: How 2mm to 12mm Looks on the Neck

Width changes a chain more than length or metal. Here's how chain width is measured, what every Cuban width from 2mm to 12mm looks like on the neck, and how to choose yours.