Style Guides

Band Rings for Men: How to Choose Width, Shape and Metal

The plain band is the ring most men start with and keep. Here's how to choose its width, shape and metal, how to wear one, and when a band with more detail makes sense.

Rope Ring for Men: A Textured Alternative to a Plain Band

A plain band says very little; a rope ring says a bit more. Here's how the two compare, which of our rope rings suits you, and how to build a full rope look.

Arrow Necklace Meaning for Men: What the Arrow Stands For

Why do men wear an arrow? Here's what an arrow necklace means, from the draw back before the release to the bundle that can't be broken, and how to wear the arrow yourself.

St Jude Pendant Meaning: The Patron Saint of Lost Causes

Why do men turn to St Jude when things look hopeless? Here's who he was, how he became the patron saint of lost causes, what the symbols on his pendant mean, and how to wear one.

Virgin Mary Jewelry for Men: Rings, Pendants and Meaning

Why do so many men wear the Virgin Mary? Here's what a Virgin Mary ring or pendant means, how to read the blue, the rays and the heart, and how to choose the right one.

Crown Ring Meaning: What It Says and How to Wear One

Is a crown ring too much? Here's what a crown ring really means, where the symbol comes from, which finger to wear it on, and how to style one so it reads as confident rather than loud.

Lion Pendant Meaning: Strength, Courage and How to Wear One

Why do so many men wear a lion? Here's what a lion pendant means, where the symbol comes from in heraldry and faith, why it pairs so well with a crown, and how to wear yours.

Angel Necklaces for Men: Meaning and How to Wear One

Thinking about an angel necklace? Here's what the guardian angel stands for, why men wear one for protection, faith or in memory of someone, and how to wear yours so it feels like your own.

How to Clean Pearls and Care for Them the Right Way

How do you clean pearls without damaging them? A soft cloth does most of the work. Here's how to clean, store and wear real pearls, and the things that ruin them.

How to Tell if Pearls Are Real: 8 Tests, and What Pearls Are Worth

Are your pearls real? Most fakes give themselves away in under a minute. Here are eight simple tests, what fakes are made of, and what real pearls are actually worth.