Best Silver Chain Necklace
Volt Link Sterling Silver Chain Necklace
Miansai
Best Gold Chain Necklace
Fine Chain Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader
Best Pendant Necklace
Le 2.9 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Le Gramme
Best Beaded Necklace
Selma Pearl, Enamel & 14-Karat Gold Necklace
Éliou
Best Pearl Necklace
White Pearl Chain Necklace
Hatton Labs
Best Versatile Necklace
Black Out Enamel and Gold-Tone Necklace
Roxanne Assoulin
Best Statement Necklace
14-Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond & Black Diamond Necklace
Luis Morais
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Best Silver Chain Necklace
Volt Link Sterling Silver Chain Necklace
Miansai
Miami-based Miansai is known for its understated men’s jewelry pieces and the brand’s sterling silver “Volt” chain necklace that’s linked together with small elongated rings—and features a charming hardware-inspired scissor clasp—is no exception.
Best Gold Chain Necklace
Fine Chain Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader
A finely crafted gold chain necklace is actually a major fashion flex minus all the fuss. And that’s exactly what Monica Vinader gets right with this handcrafted 18-karat gold-plated vermeil piece. Wear it as is, or with a pendant, or layered with other necklaces.
Best Pendant Necklace
Le 2.9 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Le Gramme
Made in France, each Le Gramme design is named after its metric weight, which can be seen neatly engraved on this rectangular pendant. With its minimalist design, this sleek sterling silver pendant strung on a slim chain is set to become a staple piece in your wardrobe.
Éliou
Jewelry should make you happy. Sometimes it’s as simple as that. But it doesn’t hurt when a brand like Éliou comes along, bringing you said joy, and doing so in the most magical and multicolored of fashions.
Best Pearl Necklace
White Pearl Chain Necklace
Hatton Labs
Yes, guys can wear pearls too. Don’t believe us? Take ASAP Rocky or Shawn Mendes, both of whom pull off pearls flawlessly despite their different fashion sensibilities. Hatton Labs makes pearls you can invest in.
Roxanne Assoulin
Designer Roxanne Assoulin has excelled at making jewelry pieces that work double duty. This black necklace that features a mix of matte and glossy beads will look as sophisticated on you at the pool as it will when you’re off to a fancy dinner at sundown.
Best Statement Necklace
14-Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond & Black Diamond Necklace
Luis Morais
The Luis Morais brand may have found fame with its beaded men’s bracelets but the Brazilian jewelry designer creates magnificent pieces across the board. This stunner boasts plenty of bling to make for a flashy statement necklace that really pops.
What to Look For
The most important aspect to consider when shopping for a men’s necklace is first and foremost personal taste. If you like it, wear it. There are no rules—and don’t let anyone persuade you otherwise.
But if you’re searching for some direction as to what elements of a necklace to look out for prior to making a purchase, see a couple of pointers below.
Length
The length of your necklace comes down to individual choice, but it can be useful to know the measurements so that you’re able to style it with the rest of your look. A necklace that falls to about 18 inches—anything shorter can be considered a choker—will fit fairly comfortably around the average man’s neck and would likely show outside of your shirt. If this is the vibe you’re after, go for it. The most common necklace length for men falls between 20 to 22 inches (around the collarbone area), with anything up to 24 inches a popular choice for pendant necklaces. These lengths also allow you to wear your neckwear accessory inside or outside of your shirt. Necklaces longer than 24 inches are typically designed to be showy and worn above your shirt. Finally, knowing the exact reach of your necklace allows you to have some fun when it comes to layering different pieces of varying lengths.
One of the most popular men’s necklaces is the simple chain. Though generally quite similar looking in overall form, there are several different design styles that make up men’s chains. These are mostly differentiated by how the chains of a certain style are linked together as well as how thick or thin they are. Some popular designs to keep an eye on include rolo, rope, curb, figaro and box chains. As for the material construction of chains, this varies, but gold, sterling silver and stainless steel remain the most-loved.
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