Stephen Webster, the renowned British jewellery deisgner recently hosted a seminar in London entitled ‘The evolution of men and their jewellery – from medallions on a bed of hair to a full chest wax and rosaries’. He said, “The buzz for men’s jewellery is exploding and everybody wants to be part of that.” India is the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market as men adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains, states Suraj Popley, Managing Director, Popley Eternal. Indian men seem to have no inhibitions in nurturing their personality. “Now, apart from ready-to-wear dressing and cosmetics for grooming, men are looking forward to adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains. And this is giving a push to jewellery retailers in India thus making it the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market to be,” echosSanjay Jagwani, Director of Notandas Jewellers.%% Accessories are an essential part of a man’s wardrobe. “Besides the tailored jackets and suits, men too are interested in adding a touch of elegance which can be either by wearing a shimmery tie or pocket square or by adding studded cuff links,” says VardaGoenka, Designer and Director, Diagold.Jewellery for men has been a part of the Indian tradition ever since the Maharaja’s ruled the country. “Although the difference is that now subtle and dainty designs are more in for men,” says Rhea Nasta, Jewellery Designer, Gemologist, Popley& Sons.It is a known fact that people follow Bollywood stars and cricketers in terms of jewellery. “Sachin Tendulkar is one of them who wears gold chains and set the trend for his fans,” shares SulishVerma of Vikas Chain &Jewellery. %% A classic watch is undoubtedly a man's single most important fashion accessory. Some extremely conservative men will go so far as to say that a watch should be the only accessory worn and that anything else is simply superficial and useless. But, the Indian modern man begs to differ. He believes he can definitely look stylish while wearing a bracelet, chain or a ring, expresses SurajPopley.The basic jewellery for men is wedding bands and engagement rings. “The simplest and classic designs for these are best available in platinum. Men’s pendants are incredibly popular and in style right now. Bracelets for men are proving to be one of the most universally appealing accessory trends out there today. Men love the fact that bracelets can add a little extra style and polish while still remaining utterly masculine. Cuff links, tie-pins and jeweled writing instruments are also in trend. With chains, pendants and bracelets, amulets, sikhkada and more, men’s jewellery definitely adds the finishing touch for the man,” says Rhea Nasta. %%

Current trend in men’s Jewellery includes bands, kadas and gold chains. Chains and bands are the most common options among men’s jewellery. They prefer sleek and light stuff like thin chain with God pendants etc., according to Sulish Verma. Men's watches have grown to be quite similar in popularity to ladies' handbags. Both are considered status symbols. The vogue in men's fine jewellery includes far more than just fashionable and functional timepieces from the world's top designers, says Sanjay Jagwani.The jewellery industry is seeing an obvious increase in the sale of classic men’s jewellery pieces such as cuff links and tie clasps. Gone from the fashion world for decades, cuff links have begun resurgence, showing up on the cuffs of haute couture suits on the red carpet. In the world of business it is commonplace to see the sparkle of a diamond accenting a golden clasp, clipped to a silk tie.Most modern men are piercing both ears rather than just the one ear trend that was previously popular. Diamond studs still remain a popular option, but since a larger stone is more fashionable than a smaller one, there are plenty of cubic zirconium options that look tasteful. Studs in silver, stainless steel and titanium remain widely popular as well.No longer just for the married, rings have grown in great popularity for accessorising the hands. Unless it is an actual wedding band, there are no set rules for which hand or finger you adorn. Pinky rings in general are pretty tacky and do not make the right fashion statement. %% “Thick band on a middle finger or one with a cool stone set into it look smart. Many men overlook wearing a ring with an attractive masculine stone such as Onyx, Turquoise, or Amber set into silver,” says Varda Goenka. Bracelets have increasingly become popular in men’s fashion accessories. No longer is the gold chain link style is the standard norm. Today’s bracelets are fabricated from a variety of materials from steel, titanium, silver, rope and leather. A traditional staple in men’s accessories, cufflinks can vary from simple to extravagant. They can be worn every day to work or just for formal occasions, such as a wedding. Cufflinks are a simple accessory that can make a bold statement. Cufflinks vary in style and can be designed with fabric, semi-precious stones, carbon fiber, diamonds, silver, platinum or gold. %% “The trend of wearing lightweight gold jewellery is catching up rapidly with youngsters. Men’s attitudes to jewellery are on the move. Young generation is experimenting with the kind of adornment hitherto regarded as exclusively feminine. Youngsters adorn themselves with skull rings-which are much loved by rock stars. Young generation is more into funky jewellery like, gothic pendants, earrings, and bracelets,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Sulish Verma concurs where as Varda Goenka adds, “The younger group of men are the ones who love to experiment and opt for jewellery in different textures and colours whereas the men above 30s prefer for sleek and classic jewellery pieces like diamond studded cuff links or a simple finger band.”“Whilemen like to make a statement they prefer going in for bracelets, timepieces and ear rings apart from traditional jewellery which has been in trends for years,” adds Sanjay Jagwani. To this, Suraj Popleyadds, “Studs have again taken a lead in young men’s jewellery collection.”According to Rhea Nasta, “Young as well as the older men dress up wearing with jewellery. Of course the taste changes, young men are more likely to go for jewellery that istrendier and a bit jazzy where as the older men are likely to opt for subtle and elegant jewellery that will go with their personality.” %%

Metal is what the jewellery itself is made from. For example, some men’s jewellery belong to the contemporary materials category that offers an alternative to precious metals like gold and platinum, and contains materials like titanium, ceramic, cobalt chrome and tungsten. “Men’s pendants come in a variety of materials, but the most predominant ones in the market are stainless steel, tungsten and sterling silver. If you are looking for an everyday wear item that can take you from the boardroom to cocktail hour and you have a higher budget, considering pricier precious metals like gold, palladium or even platinum could be an option. For most men, however, sticking with higher quality but lower priced materials is their best bet. Contemporary materials like stainless steel, tungsten, titanium and ceramic are all extremely popular for bracelets for men, and offer a nice balance of quality and durability with affordable pricing. Some men’s jewellery offer a little extra element of luxury with the addition of cubic zirconia or diamonds,” explains Rhea Nasta. %% Contemporary materials have exploded in the men’s jewellery market. While men’s jewellery used to be primarily found in gold, silver and platinum, the material possibilities available nowadays are virtually endless. “Two of the leading contemporary materials are titanium and tungsten carbide, both of which offer a certain durability as well as a natural gunmetal grey hue that departs from traditional silver tones. Ceramic men’s jewellery is frequently seen in black or white, and is extremely lightweight yet tough. Diamonds used to be almost exclusively reserved for women’s engagement rings and jewellery, but the increasing presence of diamonds in men’s jewellery has been one of the most steadily rising trends over the past 20 years,” informs Sanjay Jagwani. There has been a huge demand of animal motif cuff links embellished with precious stones. Men have a rough idea about the different kind of precious stones so whatever appeals to them, they buy it. Gold-basedjewellery is less preferred these days, informs Varda Goenka. %% Gone is the idea that diamonds are considered to be in any way ‘feminine’; men are adding diamonds to their wedding rings, pendants and bracelets with increasing frequency. While men used to stick with basic accessory items like wedding bands, watches and cuff links, they are steadily exploring other types of accessories. Jewellery items like men’s pendants; bracelets and necklaces have become increasingly popular, even with men who might never have considered wearing these types of men’s jewellery items before. “Expect to see a great selection of styles for those types of men’s jewellery, as well as a revival of other lesser worn men’s jewellery items,” states Suraj Popley. “Men’s jewellery has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 10 years. There is no doubt that men’s jewellery will continue to expand with new styles, materials and designs,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Today, men’s jewellery is nearly as varied in scope as women’s jewellery. The next trend will see a resurgence of men’s fashion jewellery, with more everyday men emulating accessory-heavy looks from the runway, forecasts Rhea Nasta. But according to Sulish Verma, “The forecast for men’s jewellery will be normal as it doesn’t have high growth percentage.” %%

Stephen Webster, the renowned British jewellery deisgner recently hosted a seminar in London entitled ‘The evolution of men and their jewellery – from medallions on a bed of hair to a full chest wax and rosaries’. He said, “The buzz for men’s jewellery is exploding and everybody wants to be part of that.” India is the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market as men adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains, states Suraj Popley, Managing Director, Popley Eternal. Indian men seem to have no inhibitions in nurturing their personality. “Now, apart from ready-to-wear dressing and cosmetics for grooming, men are looking forward to adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains. And this is giving a push to jewellery retailers in India thus making it the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market to be,” echosSanjay Jagwani, Director of Notandas Jewellers.%% Accessories are an essential part of a man’s wardrobe. “Besides the tailored jackets and suits, men too are interested in adding a touch of elegance which can be either by wearing a shimmery tie or pocket square or by adding studded cuff links,” says VardaGoenka, Designer and Director, Diagold.Jewellery for men has been a part of the Indian tradition ever since the Maharaja’s ruled the country. “Although the difference is that now subtle and dainty designs are more in for men,” says Rhea Nasta, Jewellery Designer, Gemologist, Popley& Sons.It is a known fact that people follow Bollywood stars and cricketers in terms of jewellery. “Sachin Tendulkar is one of them who wears gold chains and set the trend for his fans,” shares SulishVerma of Vikas Chain &Jewellery. %% A classic watch is undoubtedly a man's single most important fashion accessory. Some extremely conservative men will go so far as to say that a watch should be the only accessory worn and that anything else is simply superficial and useless. But, the Indian modern man begs to differ. He believes he can definitely look stylish while wearing a bracelet, chain or a ring, expresses SurajPopley.The basic jewellery for men is wedding bands and engagement rings. “The simplest and classic designs for these are best available in platinum. Men’s pendants are incredibly popular and in style right now. Bracelets for men are proving to be one of the most universally appealing accessory trends out there today. Men love the fact that bracelets can add a little extra style and polish while still remaining utterly masculine. Cuff links, tie-pins and jeweled writing instruments are also in trend. With chains, pendants and bracelets, amulets, sikhkada and more, men’s jewellery definitely adds the finishing touch for the man,” says Rhea Nasta. %%

Current trend in men’s Jewellery includes bands, kadas and gold chains. Chains and bands are the most common options among men’s jewellery. They prefer sleek and light stuff like thin chain with God pendants etc., according to Sulish Verma. Men's watches have grown to be quite similar in popularity to ladies' handbags. Both are considered status symbols. The vogue in men's fine jewellery includes far more than just fashionable and functional timepieces from the world's top designers, says Sanjay Jagwani.The jewellery industry is seeing an obvious increase in the sale of classic men’s jewellery pieces such as cuff links and tie clasps. Gone from the fashion world for decades, cuff links have begun resurgence, showing up on the cuffs of haute couture suits on the red carpet. In the world of business it is commonplace to see the sparkle of a diamond accenting a golden clasp, clipped to a silk tie.Most modern men are piercing both ears rather than just the one ear trend that was previously popular. Diamond studs still remain a popular option, but since a larger stone is more fashionable than a smaller one, there are plenty of cubic zirconium options that look tasteful. Studs in silver, stainless steel and titanium remain widely popular as well.No longer just for the married, rings have grown in great popularity for accessorising the hands. Unless it is an actual wedding band, there are no set rules for which hand or finger you adorn. Pinky rings in general are pretty tacky and do not make the right fashion statement. %% “Thick band on a middle finger or one with a cool stone set into it look smart. Many men overlook wearing a ring with an attractive masculine stone such as Onyx, Turquoise, or Amber set into silver,” says Varda Goenka. Bracelets have increasingly become popular in men’s fashion accessories. No longer is the gold chain link style is the standard norm. Today’s bracelets are fabricated from a variety of materials from steel, titanium, silver, rope and leather. A traditional staple in men’s accessories, cufflinks can vary from simple to extravagant. They can be worn every day to work or just for formal occasions, such as a wedding. Cufflinks are a simple accessory that can make a bold statement. Cufflinks vary in style and can be designed with fabric, semi-precious stones, carbon fiber, diamonds, silver, platinum or gold. %% “The trend of wearing lightweight gold jewellery is catching up rapidly with youngsters. Men’s attitudes to jewellery are on the move. Young generation is experimenting with the kind of adornment hitherto regarded as exclusively feminine. Youngsters adorn themselves with skull rings-which are much loved by rock stars. Young generation is more into funky jewellery like, gothic pendants, earrings, and bracelets,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Sulish Verma concurs where as Varda Goenka adds, “The younger group of men are the ones who love to experiment and opt for jewellery in different textures and colours whereas the men above 30s prefer for sleek and classic jewellery pieces like diamond studded cuff links or a simple finger band.”“Whilemen like to make a statement they prefer going in for bracelets, timepieces and ear rings apart from traditional jewellery which has been in trends for years,” adds Sanjay Jagwani. To this, Suraj Popleyadds, “Studs have again taken a lead in young men’s jewellery collection.”According to Rhea Nasta, “Young as well as the older men dress up wearing with jewellery. Of course the taste changes, young men are more likely to go for jewellery that istrendier and a bit jazzy where as the older men are likely to opt for subtle and elegant jewellery that will go with their personality.” %%

Metal is what the jewellery itself is made from. For example, some men’s jewellery belong to the contemporary materials category that offers an alternative to precious metals like gold and platinum, and contains materials like titanium, ceramic, cobalt chrome and tungsten. “Men’s pendants come in a variety of materials, but the most predominant ones in the market are stainless steel, tungsten and sterling silver. If you are looking for an everyday wear item that can take you from the boardroom to cocktail hour and you have a higher budget, considering pricier precious metals like gold, palladium or even platinum could be an option. For most men, however, sticking with higher quality but lower priced materials is their best bet. Contemporary materials like stainless steel, tungsten, titanium and ceramic are all extremely popular for bracelets for men, and offer a nice balance of quality and durability with affordable pricing. Some men’s jewellery offer a little extra element of luxury with the addition of cubic zirconia or diamonds,” explains Rhea Nasta. %% Contemporary materials have exploded in the men’s jewellery market. While men’s jewellery used to be primarily found in gold, silver and platinum, the material possibilities available nowadays are virtually endless. “Two of the leading contemporary materials are titanium and tungsten carbide, both of which offer a certain durability as well as a natural gunmetal grey hue that departs from traditional silver tones. Ceramic men’s jewellery is frequently seen in black or white, and is extremely lightweight yet tough. Diamonds used to be almost exclusively reserved for women’s engagement rings and jewellery, but the increasing presence of diamonds in men’s jewellery has been one of the most steadily rising trends over the past 20 years,” informs Sanjay Jagwani. There has been a huge demand of animal motif cuff links embellished with precious stones. Men have a rough idea about the different kind of precious stones so whatever appeals to them, they buy it. Gold-basedjewellery is less preferred these days, informs Varda Goenka. %% Gone is the idea that diamonds are considered to be in any way ‘feminine’; men are adding diamonds to their wedding rings, pendants and bracelets with increasing frequency. While men used to stick with basic accessory items like wedding bands, watches and cuff links, they are steadily exploring other types of accessories. Jewellery items like men’s pendants; bracelets and necklaces have become increasingly popular, even with men who might never have considered wearing these types of men’s jewellery items before. “Expect to see a great selection of styles for those types of men’s jewellery, as well as a revival of other lesser worn men’s jewellery items,” states Suraj Popley. “Men’s jewellery has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 10 years. There is no doubt that men’s jewellery will continue to expand with new styles, materials and designs,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Today, men’s jewellery is nearly as varied in scope as women’s jewellery. The next trend will see a resurgence of men’s fashion jewellery, with more everyday men emulating accessory-heavy looks from the runway, forecasts Rhea Nasta. But according to Sulish Verma, “The forecast for men’s jewellery will be normal as it doesn’t have high growth percentage.” %%

Stephen Webster, the renowned British jewellery deisgner recently hosted a seminar in London entitled ‘The evolution of men and their jewellery – from medallions on a bed of hair to a full chest wax and rosaries’. He said, “The buzz for men’s jewellery is exploding and everybody wants to be part of that.” India is the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market as men adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains, states Suraj Popley, Managing Director, Popley Eternal. Indian men seem to have no inhibitions in nurturing their personality. “Now, apart from ready-to-wear dressing and cosmetics for grooming, men are looking forward to adorn themselves with light-weight jewellery like fancy bracelets, rings, studs and chains. And this is giving a push to jewellery retailers in India thus making it the world’s third largest men’s luxury jewellery market to be,” echosSanjay Jagwani, Director of Notandas Jewellers.%% Accessories are an essential part of a man’s wardrobe. “Besides the tailored jackets and suits, men too are interested in adding a touch of elegance which can be either by wearing a shimmery tie or pocket square or by adding studded cuff links,” says VardaGoenka, Designer and Director, Diagold.Jewellery for men has been a part of the Indian tradition ever since the Maharaja’s ruled the country. “Although the difference is that now subtle and dainty designs are more in for men,” says Rhea Nasta, Jewellery Designer, Gemologist, Popley& Sons.It is a known fact that people follow Bollywood stars and cricketers in terms of jewellery. “Sachin Tendulkar is one of them who wears gold chains and set the trend for his fans,” shares SulishVerma of Vikas Chain &Jewellery. %% A classic watch is undoubtedly a man's single most important fashion accessory. Some extremely conservative men will go so far as to say that a watch should be the only accessory worn and that anything else is simply superficial and useless. But, the Indian modern man begs to differ. He believes he can definitely look stylish while wearing a bracelet, chain or a ring, expresses SurajPopley.The basic jewellery for men is wedding bands and engagement rings. “The simplest and classic designs for these are best available in platinum. Men’s pendants are incredibly popular and in style right now. Bracelets for men are proving to be one of the most universally appealing accessory trends out there today. Men love the fact that bracelets can add a little extra style and polish while still remaining utterly masculine. Cuff links, tie-pins and jeweled writing instruments are also in trend. With chains, pendants and bracelets, amulets, sikhkada and more, men’s jewellery definitely adds the finishing touch for the man,” says Rhea Nasta. %%

Current trend in men’s Jewellery includes bands, kadas and gold chains. Chains and bands are the most common options among men’s jewellery. They prefer sleek and light stuff like thin chain with God pendants etc., according to Sulish Verma. Men's watches have grown to be quite similar in popularity to ladies' handbags. Both are considered status symbols. The vogue in men's fine jewellery includes far more than just fashionable and functional timepieces from the world's top designers, says Sanjay Jagwani.The jewellery industry is seeing an obvious increase in the sale of classic men’s jewellery pieces such as cuff links and tie clasps. Gone from the fashion world for decades, cuff links have begun resurgence, showing up on the cuffs of haute couture suits on the red carpet. In the world of business it is commonplace to see the sparkle of a diamond accenting a golden clasp, clipped to a silk tie.Most modern men are piercing both ears rather than just the one ear trend that was previously popular. Diamond studs still remain a popular option, but since a larger stone is more fashionable than a smaller one, there are plenty of cubic zirconium options that look tasteful. Studs in silver, stainless steel and titanium remain widely popular as well.No longer just for the married, rings have grown in great popularity for accessorising the hands. Unless it is an actual wedding band, there are no set rules for which hand or finger you adorn. Pinky rings in general are pretty tacky and do not make the right fashion statement. %% “Thick band on a middle finger or one with a cool stone set into it look smart. Many men overlook wearing a ring with an attractive masculine stone such as Onyx, Turquoise, or Amber set into silver,” says Varda Goenka. Bracelets have increasingly become popular in men’s fashion accessories. No longer is the gold chain link style is the standard norm. Today’s bracelets are fabricated from a variety of materials from steel, titanium, silver, rope and leather. A traditional staple in men’s accessories, cufflinks can vary from simple to extravagant. They can be worn every day to work or just for formal occasions, such as a wedding. Cufflinks are a simple accessory that can make a bold statement. Cufflinks vary in style and can be designed with fabric, semi-precious stones, carbon fiber, diamonds, silver, platinum or gold. %% “The trend of wearing lightweight gold jewellery is catching up rapidly with youngsters. Men’s attitudes to jewellery are on the move. Young generation is experimenting with the kind of adornment hitherto regarded as exclusively feminine. Youngsters adorn themselves with skull rings-which are much loved by rock stars. Young generation is more into funky jewellery like, gothic pendants, earrings, and bracelets,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Sulish Verma concurs where as Varda Goenka adds, “The younger group of men are the ones who love to experiment and opt for jewellery in different textures and colours whereas the men above 30s prefer for sleek and classic jewellery pieces like diamond studded cuff links or a simple finger band.”“Whilemen like to make a statement they prefer going in for bracelets, timepieces and ear rings apart from traditional jewellery which has been in trends for years,” adds Sanjay Jagwani. To this, Suraj Popleyadds, “Studs have again taken a lead in young men’s jewellery collection.”According to Rhea Nasta, “Young as well as the older men dress up wearing with jewellery. Of course the taste changes, young men are more likely to go for jewellery that istrendier and a bit jazzy where as the older men are likely to opt for subtle and elegant jewellery that will go with their personality.” %%

Metal is what the jewellery itself is made from. For example, some men’s jewellery belong to the contemporary materials category that offers an alternative to precious metals like gold and platinum, and contains materials like titanium, ceramic, cobalt chrome and tungsten. “Men’s pendants come in a variety of materials, but the most predominant ones in the market are stainless steel, tungsten and sterling silver. If you are looking for an everyday wear item that can take you from the boardroom to cocktail hour and you have a higher budget, considering pricier precious metals like gold, palladium or even platinum could be an option. For most men, however, sticking with higher quality but lower priced materials is their best bet. Contemporary materials like stainless steel, tungsten, titanium and ceramic are all extremely popular for bracelets for men, and offer a nice balance of quality and durability with affordable pricing. Some men’s jewellery offer a little extra element of luxury with the addition of cubic zirconia or diamonds,” explains Rhea Nasta. %% Contemporary materials have exploded in the men’s jewellery market. While men’s jewellery used to be primarily found in gold, silver and platinum, the material possibilities available nowadays are virtually endless. “Two of the leading contemporary materials are titanium and tungsten carbide, both of which offer a certain durability as well as a natural gunmetal grey hue that departs from traditional silver tones. Ceramic men’s jewellery is frequently seen in black or white, and is extremely lightweight yet tough. Diamonds used to be almost exclusively reserved for women’s engagement rings and jewellery, but the increasing presence of diamonds in men’s jewellery has been one of the most steadily rising trends over the past 20 years,” informs Sanjay Jagwani. There has been a huge demand of animal motif cuff links embellished with precious stones. Men have a rough idea about the different kind of precious stones so whatever appeals to them, they buy it. Gold-basedjewellery is less preferred these days, informs Varda Goenka. %% Gone is the idea that diamonds are considered to be in any way ‘feminine’; men are adding diamonds to their wedding rings, pendants and bracelets with increasing frequency. While men used to stick with basic accessory items like wedding bands, watches and cuff links, they are steadily exploring other types of accessories. Jewellery items like men’s pendants; bracelets and necklaces have become increasingly popular, even with men who might never have considered wearing these types of men’s jewellery items before. “Expect to see a great selection of styles for those types of men’s jewellery, as well as a revival of other lesser worn men’s jewellery items,” states Suraj Popley. “Men’s jewellery has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 10 years. There is no doubt that men’s jewellery will continue to expand with new styles, materials and designs,” says Sanjay Jagwani. Today, men’s jewellery is nearly as varied in scope as women’s jewellery. The next trend will see a resurgence of men’s fashion jewellery, with more everyday men emulating accessory-heavy looks from the runway, forecasts Rhea Nasta. But according to Sulish Verma, “The forecast for men’s jewellery will be normal as it doesn’t have high growth percentage.” %%