Masculinity Uncut: The Ascent of Natural Diamonds in the World of Men’s Fashion 

As opposed to women, men most often prefer not to decorate themselves by wearing jewels from head to toe. However, there are several times where men actually do wear jewelry, but they prefer to keep things plain.

As with women’s accessories, the vintage type is something that even men go for now. Everybody seems to enjoy antique diamond jewelry, whether it’s handed down by a relative or found in a flea market. Other popular styles from recent years include black and white jewelry, white and yellow gold jewelry, and eye-catching jewelry which is basically jewels that are larger than normal.

For us men, if we can represent gemstones and jewels to a point where we are in our journey through life, then Diamonds—because of their innate robustness and durability- tell the most valuable tale of all—our life story of where we came from and how we reached here.

Diamonds become our greatest storyteller, representing and highlighting each of our achievements, ideals, and stories worth remembering.

Famous Men Who Wear Jewelry Proudly

The ‘Fire’ in a diamond (which is what it’s connoisseurs call its capacity to refract white light) makes it the perfect emblem of strong, flawless masculinity – one that was originally intended for Nobility only, extolled by a few of the world’s most prominent kings and leaders, from Maharaja Bhupinder Singh to the Marquis of Anglesey. 

Today, we see this fresh confidence resurrecting in the modern-day gentlemen – probably most elegantly seen by the American rapper Westside Gunn, who was seated in the front row at the Fall-Winter’20 Paris Fashion Week – sparkling in diamond necklaces, matched casually with beanie and shoes. I

t’s not just the charismatic Mr. Gunn who shows men all over the globe how to add diamonds into their daily wear – Rapper Pharrell Williams adorns a 26-carat, dollar 2 million diamond ring on a regular basis, renowned star & fashion maverick Ranveer Singh chose an elegant Polki piece for his marriage at Lake Como.

Even in the sporting world, Cricket star Hardik Pandya openly proclaims his admiration for diamonds through his vast jewelry range, which he rocks in and out of the pitch with equal swagger. 

The stunning rise of men’s jewelry was also seen to perfection lately at the magnificent marriage of the actress and beauty icon (Bollywood) Sonam Kapoor, in which the two most important men in her life – her dad, the stunning and renowned Anil Kapoor, and the glamorous groom and remarkable businessman – Anand Ahuja – were both comfortably radiant, sporting layer upon layer of diamonds and jewels. 

The Rising Trend of Jewelry for Men

Wearing jewelry, particularly natural diamond jewelry, has become a lifestyle for men – rising well beyond a fad.

Just a few years ago, this was noticeable on rock stars and Hollywood stars. This latest revolution signifies the rise of a metrosexual guy who really doesn’t need to be a star to appreciate some glow.

In specific, companies such as Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Versace, and Givenchy have seen ventures into this movement in recent times. jewelry has also made its way into men’s lives as fashionable apparel, adorned in our own garments, shown on Gucci’s bejeweled skirts (worn by actor Jared Leto at the 2019 MET Gala, New York) and Louis Vuitton’s shimmering leather belt (seen on actor Timothée Chalamet at the 2019 Golden Globes).

In many nations, men’s jewelry was and is part of its history and traditions, and now, made popular by Fashion designers. One such example is Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani, and Manish Malhotra created diamond jewelry that is finding its way into contemporary Indian wardrobes and people who appreciate Indian fashion.

Also read: Learn About Rare Red Fancy Diamond Guide 

How did the trend of jewelry in men’s fashion start?

No surprise, though, that in recent times, men’s diamond jewelry purchasing habits have also gone way further than conventional, planned limits of the group. Classy, ambitious men are no longer limited to purchasing watches, wedding bands, and cufflinks. 

Nowadays, men are expanding their choices – diamonds now give us a range of elegant and glamorous stylistic options – including understated tie pins to cufflinks, from wrist bands to rings. Also, in the sense of Indian apparel – modern men rock diamond kurta buttons and Polki jewelry with the same eloquence. 

Today’s knowledgeable man has once again discovered a love for incorporating jewels as a form of self-proclamation – and it’s just the start!

Here are some men’s jewelry styles that are taking over the markets and are a must-have if you want to incorporate jewelry with your fashion sense.

Bracelets:

A fashion trend that never appears to be out of fashion – bracelets have always been an element in a man’s ensemble.

However, patterns have changed periodically.

Although the past has called for quirky, gothic black diamond bracelets with dangling gems and loose strings, the times and styles have shifted. Now, it’s heading towards a more classic look.

Chains:

Another enduring style, chains has become a popular trend for many guys.

That being said, the styles have changed again.

Even though chains are definitely in, they’ve glammed up, and they now have classic pendants.

If you choose a small pendant or a reasonably big one, you can still depend on them to appear trendy.

Cufflinks:

A favorite among male accessories, cufflinks are an overlooked, but classic, an enhancement to men’s clothes.

It would not be incorrect to claim that if there is any product for men that can be branded as something that completes a suit or other clothing piece, it probably is the classic cufflinks. 

This simple accessory can make a declaration, particularly when built with gems such as natural diamonds.

Brooches: 

The brooch is a royal jewelry piece that is rarely used by men today.

Looking back in time, the brooch was a significant aspect of a man’s clothes. For the Maharajas, they were always fastened in the center of their turbans. Whereas the other nobles had them on the front, or on the top left corner, of their robes. No matter what the position – the brooches always have had imperial meaning to them.

Today, however, it is the ladies who have embraced the brooch for elegant cape-like attire, with the use of the brooch for men having solely been restricted as a characteristic of a groom’s traditional wedding dress.

Offering a peek of nobility, the exquisite brooches are built to make you look like the King you are.

Kurta Buttons:

A special feature for the ones who enjoy sporting kurtas – kurta buttons are a game-changer for kurtas.

If you’re choosing to wear a plain, monochrome kurta, or you’ve got something with a little bit of weaving, apply the right collection of buttons and your dress will have gone up multiple levels.   

Choose kurta buttons with a little bling to elevate your kurtas.

Watches:

A watch is no more just a machine to check the time. Since pretty much every person owns a mobile in today’s world, they wear a watch merely as just an accessory, and this can be a stylish, costly accessory. Designer watches can be adorned with diamonds, being a piece of jewelry in their own right. The traditional form might still adhere to a traditional watch, which is still a fantastic option.

Earrings:

In the 90s, guys started piercing one ear and donning a single diamond stud. It was very popular with high school kids and boy bands (like Justin Timberlake from NSYNC). Now, men are piercing both ears, sometimes even multiple times. They’re still sporting diamond studs, but these stones have become bigger. Few men may tend to wear dangling earrings, like hoops, these too can be studded with small natural diamonds. Diamond drop earrings are known to be sophisticated and masculine.

Necklaces: 

Platinum, silver, and gold chains were only associated with performance artists, particularly the thicker, more colossal chains. Conservative men tend to wear a thin chain hidden beneath their coat, with a little crucifix, perhaps. Today, many men may add pendants on those chains, ornamented with natural diamonds in the form of a cross, or any other design. Necklaces can also have dog tags attached to them, but these too can sport diamond studs on them.

Rings:

When it comes to diamond rings men have just as many options to choose from as women do. The distinction is that men perceive these to be signals or rings of a certain value. These can include class rings or heirlooms, passed over to each successive generation. Wedding bands are typically smooth and plain, however, some men may prefer to have their bands studded with diamonds as well. Simple and rings for men don’t go together anymore. Today’s man does not care which finger he wears a ring on, in fact, some may wear multiple rings on all 10 fingers. But even wearing a simple centerpiece on one’s middle finger certainly stands out even more.

Also read: How to determine the value of a Black diamond?

Conclusion Thoughts

And so with all these wonderful examples, it is clear that the stigma against men practicing fashion and adorning themselves with jewels in order to enhance their outfits and overall looks has been stumped a long time ago. With the wide variety of options now readily available in the area of men’s fashion it is not a difficult task anymore to find something suitable to decorate an outfit with for a man. Although most prefer the process to retain some sort of simplicity, trends to go all out are not rare anymore as many men can be seen wearing a variety of jewelry items studded with precious stones either in simple form or a more extravagant and outspoken type.