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Men's Jewelry

Nothing defines “well-dressed” as fittingly as an artfully-appointed man, and part of that appointment is the wearing of jewelry. The tradition of men’s jewelry dates back several centuries, with Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh often credited as initiating its popularity.

In the later years of the 16th century, Raleigh, a writer, explorer, courtier, and above all gentleman, began to wear a magnificent double-pearl earring (documented in his 1558 portrait, now in London’s National Portrait Gallery). Soon after, men increasingly began wearing such jewels, with new manners of adornment emerging in subsequent centuries. Decorated watch chains and fobs arose in the 18th century, and signet rings bearing the wearer’s family crest became essential accouterments.

Men’s jewelry became more subdued over the course of the 20th century. The English Duke of Bedford’s "Book of Snobs" (1965), for example, advocated for only the most reserved occasions for men’s jewels and in many ways reflected popular opinion of men’s dress of the era. Nevertheless, the rich history of men’s jewelry lives on in striking antique and vintage pieces today.

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Phantom Skull Ring in Sterling (925) Silver
Jul 29, 4:00 AM EDT
Phantom Skull Ring in Sterling (925) Silver
by NORMANDY AUCTION
Est: $40- $50
$300 Bids
ANNÉES 1900
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
ANNÉES 1900
by Tajan
Est: €600- €800
€6000 Bids
PIAGET - ANNÉES 1960
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
PIAGET - ANNÉES 1960
by Tajan
Est: €700- €1,000
€7000 Bids
HERMÈS - ANNÉES 1980
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
HERMÈS - ANNÉES 1980
by Tajan
Est: €400- €600
€4000 Bids
ANNÉES 1920
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
ANNÉES 1920
by Tajan
Est: €600- €800
€6000 Bids
Mens Princess Diamond Single Row Band 14kt Yellow Gold
Apr 30, 1:15 PM EDT
Mens Princess Diamond Single Row Band 14kt Yellow Gold
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $1,300- $2,650
$6500 Bids
A 18K GOLD TRINKET MONEY TIE, A/F
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A 18K GOLD TRINKET MONEY TIE, A/F
by Lawsons
Est: AUD1,300- AUD1,400
AUD1,2000 Bids
A 18K GOLD GENTS RING, A/F.
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A 18K GOLD GENTS RING, A/F.
by Lawsons
Est: AUD550- AUD600
AUD5500 Bids
A 14K YELLOW GOLD GENTS RING.
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A 14K YELLOW GOLD GENTS RING.
by Lawsons
Est: AUD320- AUD350
AUD3000 Bids
A GENTS 9K GOLD PINKY RING WITH DIAMOND FRONT .
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A GENTS 9K GOLD PINKY RING WITH DIAMOND FRONT .
by Lawsons
Est: AUD200- AUD260
AUD1800 Bids
A Pair of Vintage 9K Rose Gold Cufflinks.
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Vintage 9K Rose Gold Cufflinks.
by Lawsons
Est: AUD160- AUD200
AUD1600 Bids
A Pair of 18K Yellow Gold White Stone Cufflinks.
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A Pair of 18K Yellow Gold White Stone Cufflinks.
by Lawsons
Est: AUD250- AUD300
AUD2400 Bids
A Pair of Rich 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Cufflinks.
May 23, 11:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Rich 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Cufflinks.
by Lawsons
Est: AUD450- AUD600
AUD4000 Bids
A GENTS 9K GOLD PINKY RING WITH DIAMOND FRONT .
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A GENTS 9K GOLD PINKY RING WITH DIAMOND FRONT .
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $200- $260
$1800 Bids
A Pair of Vintage 9K Rose Gold Cufflinks.
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A Pair of Vintage 9K Rose Gold Cufflinks.
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $160- $200
$1600 Bids
A Pair of 18K Yellow Gold White Stone Cufflinks.
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A Pair of 18K Yellow Gold White Stone Cufflinks.
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $250- $300
$2400 Bids
A Pair of Rich 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Cufflinks.
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A Pair of Rich 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Cufflinks.
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $450- $600
$4000 Bids
A 18K GOLD TRINKET MONEY TIE, A/F
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A 18K GOLD TRINKET MONEY TIE, A/F
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $1,300- $1,400
$1,2400 Bids
A 18K GOLD GENTS RING, A/F.
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A 18K GOLD GENTS RING, A/F.
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $550- $600
$5400 Bids
A 14K YELLOW GOLD GENTS RING.
Jun 24, 6:00 AM EDT
A 14K YELLOW GOLD GENTS RING.
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $320- $350
$3200 Bids

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