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There was a period in time where not every man felt comfortable wearing jewelry, with the exception of a wedding band. However those days are long gone, men's necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets are a part of just about every man's attire.
Throughout history men have always adorned themselves with jewelry. Ancient kings and princes wore gold laden necklaces, bracelets and anklets as a sign of wealth and stature.
African kings wore men's necklaces made of ivory tusks, bone and other materials.
Today, men's necklaces are extremely popular as gift items and come in variety of styles and sizes. They are a compliment to any wardrobe and are worn by men from all age groups. Some parents even begin buying necklaces for their little boys as infants and continue throughout their growing years.
The different designs and newer materials men's necklaces are being manufactured from make them hard to resist even for the most stubborn male ego. Very popular are the new religious cross styles that give the wearer the opportunity to express their individual styles and tastes.
Some of the materials available in men's necklaces include, platinum, gold, silver and even stainless steel. Stainless steel has become very popular because of its ability to resist scratches and high luster. It can be polished to a brilliant eye catching shine that makes it stand out.
The latest trend in men's necklaces comes in the form of a highly durable and corrosive resistant metal known as titanium. Titanium rings, bracelets and necklaces are increasingly popular in men's jewelry and come in some very unique designs.
Men's necklaces come in variety of sizes and there is no guide as to what size you can wear, it's completely up to the wearer. A somewhat short chain that is snug around the neck is called a choker and is around 16 inches long. Necklaces that fall at the collarbone are around 17 inches.
Men's necklaces that hang right at the neckline are about 22in long and there are even some 36in long necklaces that will hang at the bellybutton. These long hanging necklaces are very trendy and popular with the younger crowd.
When it comes to what style of necklace to wear you will be confronted with several different styles that may seem overwhelming at first but just let your natural fashion instincts take over and you will be fine.
The most basic style of chain is what is known as a Rope. It has a spiral look as if two ropes were twisted together and has a thick rugged appearance. Next up is the Foxtail chain. This type of chain has an intricate design consisting of small oval links with a flat group of rings down the center connecting the links together.
Very popular and attractive is the Serpentine necklace. It's made up of small "S" shaped links laying side by side then connected to another set until the desired length is achieved.
For a simpler look you may go for the Cable chain which consists of oval links connected together for the desired length.
Another style of men's necklace that is on the rise is the Herringbone. This necklace is made up of small, flat, slanted links. When two or more rows are in the design the slants will alternate in direction giving it unique appearance. Care should be taken when wearing this chain as it is not very flexible and twisting motions can damage the intricate links.
There are several other styles of men's necklaces on the market today in as many different varieties as the imagination can think of. Men's necklaces are bona fide fashion statements that are here to stay. From chains with huge links that hang down low and made popular by today's hip-hop artists, to conservative high priced platinum chokers, men's necklaces make great fashion accessories.