Style Guides

How Much Is a Gold Bar Worth? How to Work It Out

Weight in troy ounces, times the gold price, times the purity. That's the whole calculation. Here's how to do it properly, and why the number you work out is never the number you'll be paid.

Symbols Stamped on Jewelry: What Every Mark Means

The marks stamped inside a band are the only part of a piece that has to tell the truth. Here's what every one means, and the one thing a US stamp legally has to do that almost nobody checks.

Minimalist Jewelry for Men: Every Style, and Who It's For

Minimalist jewelry is the one category you can't really get wrong. No outfit it clashes with, no trend it falls out of, no room it's wrong for. Here's every style, and who each one suits.

What Is a Gemstone Bracelet?

Gemstone bracelets bring colour and shine to the wrist through individually set, faceted stones. Here’s how they’re made, how they differ from beaded and tennis bracelets, and how to choose the rig...

Pearl Bracelet for Men: Real Pearls and How to Wear One

Thinking about a pearl bracelet? It's the softest, least expected piece a man can wear. Here's what makes a pearl real, why men wear them, and how to style and look after yours.

What Is a Beaded Bracelet?

Beaded bracelets bring natural stone, colour and texture to the wrist. From onyx and tiger’s eye to sodalite and howlite, here’s what the stones mean, how to wear them and which one suits you.

What Is a Cuff Bracelet?

The cuff bracelet is defined by its open band, clean shape and easy adjustable fit. Here’s how it works, how to wear it, and how to choose the right width and metal for your wrist.

What Is a Rope Bracelet?

The rope bracelet is defined by its twisted links, textured finish and the way it catches the light as you move. Here’s how it’s made, how to wear it and which width and metal is right for you.

Men’s Chain Length Guide: How to Find the Right Fit

How long should a men’s chain be? Compare 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 inch lengths, see where each one sits and learn how to find the right fit.

What Is a Diamond Chain? What the Term Really Means

A diamond chain isn’t one specific chain style. It’s a broad term covering chains set with diamonds or diamond-look stones. Here’s what the name really means, the different styles available and how...