In men’s accessories, it’s safe to say that less is more, so a few well-chosen pieces of cool men’s jewelry are all that’s needed to perfect your total wardrobe. If your clothes express your personality—and like it or not, they do—then accessories are the key to fully defining what makes you unique. Here’s a guide to help you match jewelry styles to your personality type. NOTE: there’s no rule that says you can only be one type, so try on more than one look (see “The Weekender,” below).
If you define yourself as a hipster, you may be into breaking old stereotypes and achieving a counter-culture look. Avoid creating your own stereotype by selecting a finely crafted jewelry piece that demonstrates your design values. Complete your look with the subtle, thin line of a leather bracelet, finely braided. A hand-forged Damascus steel bolt-action clasp and red topaz accent speak of quality materials and craftsmanship.
Are you an actual rock star, or just looking to let your inner rocker out? Either way, your accessory options are huge, like layering up multiple pieces of jewelry. Try a couple of pendants on two different length chains. Rock the 100 million-year-old fossil bone bead on an adjustable black Kevlar cord, together with the sterling silver skull pendant on a stainless chain. Or, be fierce in the sterling snake pendant on foxtail silver chain. NOTE: this baby needs to stand alone.
Slim fit suit, slender silk tie, fine wools and feather-light leather shoes: everything about you says “success,” but in the subtlest ways. No need to shout about it… …Still, a tasteful pair of men’s cuff links with bright lapis lazuli set in gold-plated sterling, would perfectly finish the look with a bright pop of color, picked up in the sheen of a blue silk tie. Now, you have the perfect excuse to “shoot your cuffs.”
Anyone can “put on” The Weekender personality, perhaps as a family man dressed down to share play time with the kids, or for a little grown-up play time. Either way, relax and shed the work image while maintaining your sense of self, with a defining accessory like a William Henry pocket knife. Limited edition designs set these tools apart as jewelry collectibles. Be ready for anything with a Pikatti ‘Bantam’ limited edition folding knife. Framed in 24K gold Koftgari and inlaid 10,000 year-old fossil Woolly Mammoth tooth, its steel blade offset with a white topaz thumb stud. NOTE: “Pikatti” is an Eskimo word that means companion.
OK, so maybe you’re more concerned about the headcovers your clubs wear than anything you wear. Tools, however, are another story. How about a luxury tool? Here’s the ultimate golf accessory that will set you apart and make your buddies greener than the turf on the 9th hole at St. Andrews. Your favorite lady golfer would be dazzled to receive one. Amaze them with a stunning, limited edition, automatic golf tool. The Masters Fairway features a rhodium-plated nickel silver frame, inlaid with a pave of hand-set white and brown diamonds.
“Labor is the true standard of value.” -Abraham Lincoln You work hard every day, and you know your own worth. It’s time for a reward that underscores just how far you’ve come; something you can handle every day and show when it really counts. A William Henry money clip will become a family heirloom, passed on for generations, together with your tradition of success. The Zurich ‘Yorick’ edition is hand-carved from sterling silver, with inlaid carbon fiber. Its fine detailing represents just the kind of quality craftsmanship you appreciate.
William Henry is an American luxury brand that designs and builds superlative jewelry for discerning men. The award-winning designs uniquely blend ancient arts with inspired, one-of-akind or limited edition interpretations by today’s artisans. Each creation expresses the original vision of a master craftsman, in pieces from writing instruments to pen knives, money clips, cuff links, and golf tools. Sought after by celebrities and collectors the world over, William Henry can be found at www.williamhenry.com, or call 888-563-4500. Outside the U.S. call +1-503-434-9700.
1. The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume IV, "Speech at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" (February 15, 1861), p. 212.