Whether you want some occasional bling for special occasions or enjoy adding a touch of subtle prestige to your look, jewellery on men can be highly attractive if worn correctly.

From advice on wearing gold jewellery without being overly ostentatious to some top jewellery items that women consider stylish on men, the following guide will help guys sport the right masculine flair without appearing silly or effeminate.

Men’s Tips on Wearing Gold Jewellery

While beautiful jewellery is certainly not limited to the ladies, items worn by men definitely have a difference in design. When wearing gold jewellery in particular, the piece should be strong, heavy, simplistic and masculine, meaning no delicate flourishes and soft sophistication.

The gold piece should also match both your clothing style and your physical appearance. For example, wearing a heavy thick necklace with a formal grey suit would really not work.

In addition, it’s important to know what works with your skin tone – whether male or female, if you have a tanned complexion then yellow gold will compliment you best, whereas if you have a paler tone and wear mostly cooler colours then you should opt for white gold or platinum.

Top Men’s Jewellery Items that Women Find Appealing

The key in terms of male sex appeal as far as style-conscious women are concerned is to wear strong, bold jewellery - but absolutely in moderation. Loads of body rings, chains and a ring on each finger would definitely be overdoing it.

It is also safe to say that women don’t tend to find earrings on men appealing, unless perhaps you’re a major rock star! While a thick bracelet or necklace worn with the right outfit can really make ladies turn their heads, earrings are not generally a good idea.

Here are some jewellery items that will certainly hit the mark with women:

Watches

A classic, quality watch is undoubtedly the most important men's fashion accessory. From thick set yellow gold to a sleeker yet strong design, you can’t go wrong with a stylish watch, even if you’re the type of man who doesn’t go in for adornments and bling.

Necklaces

Every man should have at least one necklace in his fashion accessory collection. As mentioned above, men’s necklaces should be bold and simple, not multi-colour or overtly elegant.

There are a wide range of necklace choices for men to suit every taste – from gold and silver designs to wooden or metal beads.

Gold, silver and platinum chains will give you a classier, more

powerful image. The chain should be medium-sized because if it's too thin and flimsy it will look effeminate. On the other hand, if the chain is too thick, you might look more like a rather tacky rapper-wannabe than a man that commands respect.

Also avoid gold and diamond fakes – these will be blatantly obvious to any woman with a discerning eye because of their unnatural lustre.

When opting for more informal jewellery such as beads, steer clear of too much colour. Neutral colours are not only more masculine, but they will be sure to compliment most any outfit you wear.

Men’s necklaces look great with t-shirts or plain long-sleeved shirts, and they have the added benefit of adding unique personality as well as flair to the clothes you’re wearing. It’s wise to wear a metal chain nicely tucked in your shirt, as leaving it obviously hanging outside your shirt can appear childish and tacky.

Rings

Wearing a simple ring can make a man look very elegant and stylish. Besides the ring finger on your left hand if married, having a ring on your pinky finger, middle finger or thumb can really add to your appeal - as long as it’s not overdone.

Silver rings most always look good, whether they're plain, combined with black or mounted with a stone. The same applies to white gold or platinum, however a yellow gold ring can sometimes look too flashy and clash with many outfits, so be careful when buying them. While gaudy opulence and extreme bling might seem the way forward on MTV, many women find it off putting.

Bracelets

Even though bracelets are less popular with men, the right choice can look super stylish. Once more, the key to choosing the right men’s bracelet is to opt for classy, strong simplicity.

Bracelets should be well fitted around your wrist – if they hang too loosely they will soon become annoying and impractical.

Most stylish bracelets are made of gold (white or yellow), silver and platinum metals. For a less formal look, you could also go for woven, leather or breaded bracelets, although this would be more for casual summer days as they tend to be generally worn by teenagers.

Conclusion

Whether you opt for gold jewellery that speaks of prestige or silver and beaded jewellery to convey a carefree look, the most important thing to remember about men’s jewellery is that it needs to be strong and simple. All in all, your choice will rely heavily on complimenting your individual personality – if in any doubt as to what will best suit you, you can always ask your partner or female friends.

About the Author: Julia Littlewood is a stylist and gold jewellery enthusiast.