Timeless Jewelry: how to choose a unique gift for man

Jewelry is a unique gift for man.

There's nothing more elegant than the sight of a man in a beautifully tailored suit, displaying just the right length of snowy white cuffs, accented with the perfect pair of cufflinks.

Think of all the times he has picked out jewelry for you - surely it's time to find just the right pieces of jewelry for him.

And, if he thinks that a 'real man' would never wear an attractive ring set with a gemstone, maybe he's been seeing too many movies about wise guys.

Jewelry for men has come a long way from the days of massive gold pendants worn with open neck shirts unbuttoned down to there.

If your image of a man wearing jewelry is a watch on a chain being pulled out of your grandfather's watch pocket, have we got news for you! Today's man is far more likely to be wearing a sports watch that evokes Paul Newman in "Winning" or any one of the young turks now setting the Internet and financial worlds ablaze.

And don't discount that pocket watch - they're making a quiet comeback for the young man who appreciates the gracious old gesture of checking the time. What a lovely contrast that is to a life lived in nanoseconds.

Unique Gift for Man: Cufflinks

Before we get to watches, let's take a look at cufflinks, the item that comes closest to a pair of earrings. No, we're not suggesting that you try to clip them onto his lobes, but for men, collecting cufflinks is akin to women amassing earrings. There is always another pair you can't resist, another pair to fill out your collection. You only have one pair of ears but that doesn't stop you from buying a new design - why should he be any different?

One of the most delightful things about buying cufflinks is that you never have to worry about size - one size really does fit all. The choice is truly endless, limited only to those designs that will tickle his fancy. First, let's analyze this man of yours. Forget about his height and hair color (if he has any) or even the color of his eyes. Let's concentrate on the really important things: his interests, his hobbies, his obsessions, his toys.

Does he play golf, collect classic cars, play the stock market, enjoy a little bubbly now and then? There is a pair of cufflinks for each and every one of these interests - in fact, there's more than one. If you're looking for a unique gift for man, you'll find the classic "bull and bear" set, the bottle of champagne, the tiny golf clubs, the gold balls and the tees; you'll discover dice and playing cards. Then let's think about dogs and cats, painted on enamel, and sailor's knots for your yachtsman. Cufflinks in the shape of artfully tied knots can occupy a full shelf in his jewelry box.

If he doesn't want to wear his heart - or his hobby - on his sleeves, choose from beautiful classic designs that frame a slice of rich blue lapis lazuli or gleaming black onyx. For a dinner party, how about a pair of Tahitian black pearl cufflinks, gleaming against a snowy white French cuff.

For almost any occasion there are gold links in quiet geometric designs, a row of elegant ridges, or a cross-hatch design. For your favorite CPA, there are abacus cufflinks, for the horseman a lucky horseshoe. Once you start looking, you'll be hooked. You may evenstart searching for French cuff shirts for yourself just so you can borrow his links.

Unique Gift for Man: Tie Clips

Tie clips and tie tacs follow much the same path as cufflinks - just as men collect ties that reflect their interests and hobbies, and have a wardrobe of ties for various occasions, there's a world of tie clips available.

Whatever the width of this year's ties, tie clips are always appropriate. A tie clip is more than a decorative item needed to batten down the flapping ends of a tie although that is a very practical function. It's the perfect opportunity to express one's interests, and add a bit of sparkle to a man's wardrobe.

Unique Gift for Man: The Cigar Cutter

Is he a cigar smoker? Think about a beautiful gold cigar cutter, a neat little item that slips into his pocket. It's part of the connoisseurship of smoking a really fine cigar.

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