Men's Jewelry Gifts

Among men's jewelry gifts, a gold chain bracelet is the safest bet, because it needs only a length rather than an exact size. Pieces like the Franco Chain Bracelet or the Hollow Curb Chain Bracelet (5.3 mm) suit a man who already wears a watch and wants nothing more complicated than a clasp. A chain necklace comes next. The signet ring is the most personal choice, and also the one that requires the most certainty about fit.

Measure his wrist snugly with a strip of paper or a soft tape, then add about half an inch to an inch for a comfortable drape. The bracelets here come in 7, 7 1/4, and 8 inches. Most men land on 7 1/4 or 8; if he wears his watch loose, go longer. If you can borrow a bracelet he already likes, measure it end to end and match it.

Each link pattern has its own character. A Franco chain is built from tightly packed V-shaped links, which makes it square in profile, flexible, and resistant to kinking. Curb links are twisted so they lie flat against the skin, and the Double Link Curb Chain Bracelet doubles them for a fuller look. Double cable chains pair oval links side by side, while the wheat and Palma wheat styles interlock their links into a braided texture that catches light along its length.

A hollow chain is made from gold tubing rather than solid wire, so it looks wide and substantial while weighing and costing less. Most of the chains here are hollow, and the titles say so. They wear comfortably every day, but a hollow link can dent if it is crushed, so take it off before working with tools or lifting weights. The Franco Chain Bracelet and the Double Link Curb Chain Bracelet are listed without the word, and the product page confirms the construction of each.

Width sets how noticeable the piece is. The Hollow Anchor Chain Bracelet (3.95 mm) is a quiet companion to a watch. The Hollow Curb Chain Bracelet (5.3 mm) is clearly visible without being loud, and the Wide Hollow Double Cable Chain Bracelet (5.7 mm) is the boldest of the group. For a first piece, a man who rarely wears jewelry is usually happiest at the narrower end.

Twenty inches is the most common choice for men, sitting around the collarbone and just visible at an open collar. Eighteen inches sits higher and suits a slimmer neck or a pendant worn over a t-shirt. Sixteen inches is close to the base of the neck on most men and works only for a narrow build. The Hollow Wheat Chain Necklace and the 14K Gold Engravable Dog Tag Necklace list the lengths each one offers on its product page.

Two of them can: the 14K Gold Engravable Signet Ring and the 14K Gold Engravable Dog Tag Necklace. Initials suit the signet's flat face, while the dog tag has room for a date, coordinates, or a short line. Engraved and personalized pieces are final sale, so double-check spelling before you order.

Size it for the finger he will wear it on, which is traditionally the little finger, though many men choose the ring finger of either hand. The ring is made to the size you select, so it is final sale whether or not it is engraved. Our sizing guide explains how to measure at home, or how to read the size from a ring he already owns.

Every piece comes in 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, or 14K rose gold. Yellow gold is the classic look for a chain and reads warm against most skin tones. White gold is more understated and matches a steel watch, and rose gold is the less expected choice for a man who already wears warm metals.

Bracelets and necklaces bought as men's jewelry gifts may come back within 30 days of delivery, return shipping on us, unless they are engraved. Getting it to him is free as well: insured UPS Ground across the US, or UPS Express with a signature for orders of $500 or more. Check each product page for ship time, and know that a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects backs every chain.