according to historians in gias library, the contemporary emergence of mens jewelry is not an isolated phenomenon. early monarchs and noblemen wore extravagantly bejeweled items c clothes lavished with diamonds, pearls, and gold buttons; fashionable pearl stickpins; ornamental timepieces; ornate diamond necklaces; and tiffany bangles swords set with decorative gemstones.

men today are showing the same desire to show their identity to the world, and they are often at ease and confident enough to wear a watch with a bracelet, necklace, or ring. as more varied forms of jewelry have become socially acceptable for them, new questions arise such as, what kind of jewelry do modern men want? what catches the modern mans tiffany rings eye? how can these masculine styles appeal to the modern woman?

gia design experts say old and new styles are merging. recognizably masculine pieces are being paired with a fresh, feminine twist, and designers are taking advantage of the growing trend of tiffany bracelets genderless fashions. soft and lustrous tahitian pearls c a classic tradition in womens pieces c are being incorporated with leather for a sensuous, but strong male touch. also, white gold and black rubber is an emerging combination seen in bracelets and necklaces for men.