Most people don’t stop to think about it, but most diamond jewelry is created for women. What about men? Of course they too like the sparkle and dazzling beauty of a well-cut and high quality diamond, but often believe that there are no pieces especially crafted for men to wear on a daily or regular basis.
What kinds of diamond jewelry gifts are available for a man? Well, a quick review of the top-selling diamond jewelry gifts for women will indicate some of the best pieces to acquire for a special man. Rings, ear studs, bracelets and pendants are always among women’s favorites. They are also great gifts for a man, but they must be modified a bit for a different gender.
For example, while there are thousands of styles of diamond pendants for a woman, most are not suitable for men’s fashion. A very trendy and popular way for a man to wear a diamond pendant is the “dog tag” style jewelry worn by the likes of Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx. The flat, precious metal tag is usually left plain, and is adorned with a single, high-quality diamond placed in the center or along the bottom of the oblong panel. Because most men opt for white gold, platinum or even tungsten jewelry, a pendant of this sort will be a great and valuable gift.
There are other styles of diamond pendants that are popular with men, including charms configured from an arrangement of diamonds, and the most frequently seen shapes include religious symbols, dollar signs, skulls, dice, or even a money bag.
Where diamond rings are concerned, a man’s preference is not usually similar to a woman’s. For instance, most women opt for larger diamonds set on their own or surrounded by equally precious stones and gems. Most man’s diamond rings are usually made with a flat setting, traditionally onyx or mother-of-pearl, where the diamonds are inlaid into the other stone. Additionally, many modern men’s diamond rings are also popular shapes, including initials, horseshoes, or signs from a club or organization to which they belong. Some men also choose diamonds in their wedding bands, and this can easily be considered a wedding gift from a bride to her groom.
In addition to rings and pendants, many men choose to wear diamond ear studs in one or both ears. Some men also opt to have more than a single stud in each ear, and this is where diamond jewelry can become very impressive. The general rule is to buy as large a stone as possible, and in the simplest or plainest setting available. So many men are choosing to wear diamond ear studs in fact that jewelers are now making settings for both men and women readily available.
It is important to select a metal that matches any existing jewelry, or that is suitable to a man’s preferences. If he frequently wears platinum or white gold, it isn’t a good idea to invest in a stud set in yellow gold, even if it is a well-crafted piece. Many jewelers can re-set a stone in an alternative metal for a reasonable expense, but it’s best to pay attention to someone’s preferences in order to buy them the perfect gift.
When men choose diamond jewelry for their wrists it is usually in the form of a watch or I.D. bracelet. While this sounds like an extremely simple sort of gift, the sheer number of choices and options in such masculine jewelry can be overwhelming. Before setting out to choose an I.D. bracelet or watch as a gift it is a good idea to make a short list of what is required. For example, if buying an I.D. bracelet, what kind of metal will it be made from? Will it have only a single diamond, or should it have several? Will it be a heavy chain with a “dog tag” style face or will it be less rugged? Such considerations will help to narrow the field when setting out to find the perfect diamond gift.
One of the most frequent issues that can cause a delay in obtaining a piece of diamond jewelry for a man is the need for engraving, which occurs on dog tag pendants, I.D. bracelets, watches and even rings, and which can take several days or weeks depending upon the jeweler and the specific item. In order to avoid a delay, a shopper should talk to favorite jewelers and determine a time frame. The major occasions which men receive diamond jewelry are the winter holidays, Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and on their wedding day. Because there are so many excellent choices, it may be a good idea to “avoid the crowds” and set out well in advance of the special day or event to locate the best choices.