The best jewellery for men offers a practical, timeless style that he won’t have to think twice about how to wear and maintain! Although buying jewellery for men can be a bit of a challenge when compared to shopping for jewellery gifts for women, Estella Bartlett’s Bartlett London range of classic tarnish-resistant jewellery is here to help. Browse our guide below for tips on how to choose the best jewellery for him.
Bracelets and Bangles for Him
Let’s be honest, men and women tend to look for different things when choosing accessories; their jewellery should be easy to style and suited for everything they’ll do throughout the day. This is where our waterproof men’s bracelets come in: Easy to just throw on without a second thought, but giving the impression that they made an effort.
If the man you’re buying jewellery for has a more subdued style, or doesn’t wear any jewellery at all (yet), you might be safer buying him one of our minimalist chain bracelets. Just choose which plating and chunkiness level he’d prefer, as we offer quite a range! We’d especially recommend a chain bracelet style if they are avid gym-goers, like our Men's Spiga Chain Bracelet, as chains are usually sturdier than beaded bracelets, which can get caught and break more easily.
If they’re ready to add some texture to their look, our best-selling bracelet style has been the Men’s Leather Wrap Bracelet since we launched Bartlett London. It’s a great everyday gift, and we have also been told that men love fidgeting with the magnetic clasp!
Recently, however, it’s the Men’s Double Link Carabiner Cord Bracelet that’s taken off. A TikTok favourite, we have barely been able to keep it in stock since it blew up there. With a nod to rock-climbing gear but still elegant enough to wear to work, it’s a great gift idea for men, as it’s completely adjustable and will fit most wrist sizes.
Necklaces & Chains for Him
If the guy you’re gifting jewellery to already wears bracelets, a necklace would be the natural next step in his style upgrade journey. The easiest way to introduce necklaces to a man’s look is with a minimal chain: We offer both plain ones like the Men’s Thin Box Chain Necklace (available in gold or silver plating), and chains with pendants for an extra touch of colour or texture, like our Men’s Enamel Evil Eye Necklace.
Speaking of pendant chain necklaces for men, our St. Christopher Pendant Necklace has been a fan favourite since launch. St. Christopher is known as the patron saint of travellers, offering protection and guidance on long journeys. If the person you're buying for is always accumulating frequent flyer miles, this would be a thoughtful gift at an affordable price point of under £30.
For an easy 2-in-1 stacked look, we also recommend our double necklaces, which give the impression of wearing both a chain and a beaded gemstone necklace at once!
Although all of Bartlett London’s jewellery for men is tarnish-, water- and sweat-resistant, chain necklaces are usually sturdier than their beaded counterparts, so they are a good low-maintenance option that can be worn for any activity. If you do get them a beaded style which ends up being manhandled (excuse the pun), don't worry: We offer a 1-year warranty on all jewellery purchased on our website. Just make sure you tell him your order number so our customer service team can help him more easily!
Gemstone Jewellery – A Meaningful Gift for Him
If the man you’re gifting jewellery to has a more individual or “more is more” personal style, he'd probably love receiving gemstone jewellery as a gift. Semi-precious stones not only add colour and texture to an outfit, but are also said to inspire different kinds of good energy, making them a very thoughtful gift!
These are some of the semi-precious stones we use in our men’s necklaces and bracelets, and the spiritual meanings they are known for:
- Aventurine: Success, Courage
- Black Onyx: Protection, Good Fortune
- Green Agate: Growth, Renewal
- Lapis Lazuli: Wisdom, Strength
- Malachite: Positivity, Protection
- Red Agate: Power, Strength
- Tiger's Eye: Focus, Inner Strength
- Tourmaline: Strength, Love
A great gift idea for men is matching their jewellery gift with something they already own and wear so they can be worn together, for example: If they already have a Tiger’s Eye and Black Onyx Bracelet, they’d probably love receiving a Tiger’s Eye Pendant Necklace or a Black Onyx Beaded Necklace; if they have our Navy Wrap Bracelet, they'd probably love receiving a Blue Gemstone and Metal Bead Necklace, etc.
Beyond Jewellery: Accessory Gifts for Men
If you've landed on this blog post, you're probably looking for jewellery gifts for men, but don't sleep on our selection of men's accessories like card holders and unisex sunglasses either!
Card holders are a nice gift for someone who doesn't wear jewellery, or if you're not sure what kind of jewellery to get them. Zipped versions are great for more traditional men who still carry cash and coins around, while card holders are more minimal and less bulky if he just carries cards.
Unisex sunglasses are also a good call, especially if they're linked to a special occasion, for example if you know that he's going on a beach holiday soon! It's always important to wear adequate sun protection, and all EB's sunglasses feature UV400 protection.
Christmas Jewellery Gifts for Him
When it comes to jewellery Christmas gifts for men, keep your budget and how well you know them in mind! Classic chain bracelets start from as low as £19 and can be clasped at different lengths, so they make nice stocking fillers even if you're not sure about their wrist size. Card holders are also crowd-pleasing stocking fillers for people you don't know that well.
For their "main" Christmas jewellery gift, we suggest going for more involved styles, either a chunkier chain necklace like the Men's Figaro Chain Necklace or one of our gemstone necklaces, which are a bit more of a splurge. If you're torn between getting him a chain or gemstone style, get him a double necklace or a bracelet set so he gets both! And for the perfect finishing touch, don't forget to add our branded gift bag to your order.
Why Waterproof Jewellery Makes a Great Gift
Waterproof jewellery makes a great gift, especially for men, as it's easier to maintain and looks new for longer – even when in contact with sweat. Crafted with a PVD coating that’s 10x stronger than traditional plating, Bartlett London's jewellery pieces are built to resist discolouration and tarnishing. He can put them on and not worry about taking them off before going to the gym, swimming or travelling.
FAQs: Jewellery Gifts for Him
What jewellery should I buy a man as a gift?
When it comes to jewellery gifts for him, our top tips are 1) going for adjustable bracelet and necklace styles (unless you know their wrist and neck sizes), 2) starting with minimalist chain styles if the man you're shopping for doesn't wear jewellery yet, and 3) going for jewellery similar in colour or style to what he already owns and wears to be sure that he'll also wear your gift.
Is jewellery a good Christmas gift for him?
Jewellery is a great Christmas gift for men who are looking to upgrade their personal style, or men who already wear jewellery and could do with some new pieces. The most common jewellery gifting for men we see at Estella Bartlett is girlfriends and mothers buying jewellery for their boyfriends and sons.
What's the best material for men's jewellery gifts?
The best material for men's jewellery gifts is waterproof, PVD-coated stainless steel or rhodium. This ensures they are low maintenance and will resist tarnishing for longer than traditional plated jewellery. For sturdier styles, we recommend chain necklaces and bracelets, as he'd have to be a bit more mindful about beaded jewellery.
Is men's waterproof jewellery good quality?
Not all waterproof jewellery is built the same, but Bartlett London's jewellery for men is made of stainless steel or rhodium and coated with a high quality waterproof PVD finish. To learn more about how to keep jewellery looking good for longer, read our Jewellery Care Guide.
Shop our full collection of waterproof jewellery for him to find his perfect jewellery gift.
