When it comes to how to wear men’s jewelry, the first rule is fun. It’s where we start and it’s the baseline for what we’re hoping to achieve. Jewelry is your personality. Sure, it’s a finishing touch to the look–a designer dusting of magic to captivate. It’s like putting a bow on your look–the final flourish but while it’s a touchpoint and showpiece, we also hope it sparks conversation and speaks to everyone who notices it. Jewelry catches the eye but how you style it keeps their attention.

Jewelry is self-expression at its finest. While there aren’t a lot of strict rules, this men’s jewelry style guide acts as a trusted source, your jewelry case wingman offering assistance, pointers and advice. As always, we suggest you learn a few basics but drink from the well of creativity.

Below, we’ll chat about luxury men’s jewelry through a playful, sexy and personality-loaded lens with a focus on our upcoming event collaboration with Hoorsenbuhs.

If you’re local to the Grand Rapids area in Michigan, A.K. Rikk’s is hosting an Adorned experience on July 23 and 24 with Hoorsenbuhs to showcase the California jewelry house’s signature tri-link luxury designs inspired by the brand’s namesake Dutch vessel.

As we flesh out everything available in the men’s jewelry case we need to talk about mixing metals. When it comes to men’s jewelry rules you can absolutely mix it up. In fact, go wild–please do. From cool sterling silver to honeyed golds, mixing metals in men’s jewelry is a calculated way to work across the range of your jewelry offerings. You can help things along to read more deliberately by repeating the second metal at least twice. Include pieces that already combine both such as the Hoorsenbuhs and Spinelli Kilcollin partnership featuring the Phantom SK Ring with gold wrapped details. While some balk at this metal palette, those that wear mixed metals exude confidence and showcase a mastery of contrasts and juxtaposition. Bottom line: it’s hot to say I do what I want. 

Beginner: Bunney’s Precious Wares Belt Ring is an easy way to baby step into the look with a silver base with hints of gold in small doses.

Advanced: Stacking a Hoorsenbuhs Micro Dame III Tri-Link Ring in both silver and gold reads: I did this on purpose and gave the look intentionality.

From band rings to signet rings, wearing one to two rings per hand is a tasteful display of riches. Signet rings are traditionally worn on the pinky for added panache but the ring or middle finger is acceptable. Rings can be an everyday piece or a signature style. Think of the occasion as the filter. If you have a bold, statement ring, whip it out for weddings, black tie events and dates that hold special status. It’s a power move to wear a fat ring when you’re toasting at dinner. It speaks volumes to what you’re working with in terms of style and aesthetics and screams local legend. A prime example is wearing the Hoorsenbuhs Stapel I Ring. It’s textural, thick and meaty so it gets the point across. It’s worth noting that A.K. Rikk’s has many pre-stacked rings that create a multidimensional look that’s done for you.

Beginner: Simple, trim and understated, the Sirius 3 Annulets Ring is also a unisex piece you could share with a partner.

Advanced: The Bunney Mini Cushion Signet Ring is an impressive, get-noticed style with a lot of history and heritage so it’s loaded with meaning. 

It’s worth knowing how to layer men’s necklaces. Some men find chains to be more masculine, easy to notice and an anchor piece that’s unfussy with easy wearability (not as finicky as rings and bracelets). Discussing length, usually around 18-20” sits near the collarbone (great for v-necks and open collars) with 22-24” landing in the mid-chest area (ideal to rest over crew neck garments). Luxuriously lounging against your body, a layering of chains through varying lengths and thickness is where you win. Chain link necklaces have a history of appeal and can be seen on the likes of many celebrities. Hoorsenbuhs offers a classic style for the masses with the Open Link Diamond Pendant Necklace. Approachable and giving your outfit an instant facelift, this chain is interrupted by a tri-link motif featuring diamonds for that bling factor.

Beginner: Spinelli Kilcollin’s Hello Tria Silver Necklace’s curved bars and chain links create a clean look that still gets your crush’s attention.

Advanced: The Figaro Chain Necklace with Gold Link 22" is an identifiable, bad boy chain from Bunney that’s tough (and that’s the point).

This is where many guys feel more comfortable. Not as flashy as a chain but not as in-your-face as a ring, the bracelet is the happy medium to showing a little flair but in the most charming way. The art of the stack is what it’s all about. Mixing materials, thickness and color is how you approach bracelet layering. Let’s roleplay: take your shirt cuffs and roll them and start with your luxury watch. Add in a woven leather Tateossian bracelet such as the Rhodium & Leather Bracelet for rich color. Next, we add a sterling silver Ralph Lauren Purple Label Wide Cuff Bracelet and now with this trifecta, you’re playing with fire. A more casual approach, bracelets can have a work to weekend reliability and are ultra-easy to roll on and head out the door. Versatility abounds as you can wear a simple silver chain style at the office with dress shirts and switch to a colorful beaded option for first-date fashions. They’re also a killer look on vacation as they are low key but high impact and travel well.

Beginner: Tateossian’s Maxi Pop Beaded Agate Bracelet features artisanal chocolate hued beads for a natural vibe that works from brunch to beach. 

Advanced: Want to look famous? The Hoorsenbuhs 5MM Open-Link Bracelet has it all in weighty mixed metals with diamonds at the toggle clasp.

Also in the men’s jewelry realm are cufflinks. Black tie looks mean studs and cufflinks as a set. Tie bars fall in this territory of decorative touches. A.K. Rikk’s loves to show off in the suit accessories area with a collection of upscale cufflinks. When it’s a sea of tuxes, stand out and stun them with cufflinks that tell a story and create a mood. Try Tateossian’s Mobius Semi Precious Silver Cufflinks with chrysocolla stones. This is that expert mix of sleek, sophisticated and strategic. Once the light hits those beauties (and it will), you are the man to watch and get to know. If there was a headline for these cufflinks it would read: You and I Are Not the Same.

Beginner: Stately and timeless, Tateossian’s Titanium Classic Square Silver Cufflinks are set with an onyx stone to match black tie dress codes. 

Advanced: Bring good juju to the room with Tateossian’s Feng Shui Fish/Enamel Eye Cufflinks with a blue enamel evil eye for protection.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that A.K. Rikk’s carries F. Hammann leather travel cases that help organize jewelry and watches for style on the go. Available in both navy and brown, this case protects and secures your luxury jewelry collection so it’s available no matter where life takes you. Along the same lines, keep an eye on our new brand WOLF. Watch and timepiece collectors will relish the brand’s watch winders and travel cases so wrists stay flexed and you stay on schedule.