Men and jewelry

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Men and jewelry
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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 1:53pm
Okay ladies, I actually wanted to start this off as a poll, but feared that a poll would kind of limit your input. So,

What is your opinion of men and jewelry. Do you feel its less manly? Does it reveal a neat little naughty style? Does it make him appear more confident?

Obviously this depends on WHO is wearing it and how much. Your own partners, for example, just simply wouldn't be the example I'd want to hear from you because of what you're already use to from him, so question is in regards to those other men you see and DON'T know.

Other than wedding rings of course, is there jewelry that you think would look great on men? Anything to avoid? Silver on men too tacky? Chains too childish? Piercings look manly? Whats up gals?

I'm expecting alllll kinds of different answers, LOL! No wrong or right, just curious. And YES this question came via email, so remember to be nice. ;)

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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 2:58pm
For the most part, I don't mind any of it, as long as it's tasteful and not excessive.

For jewelry, I don't mind a chain and I don't mind when a guy wears a ring (other than his wedding ring). Anything else, I think, is pushing gay.

Piercings I'm not real fond of. Ears are ok, don't like anything facial. Except my current SO has his tongue pierced, and that's pretty awesome!
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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 3:31pm
Niether my DH or my father wear any jewelry - not even wedding rings - so I'm really not used to seeing it. I probably should give you a bit of cultural background here too. I'm very Anglo Australian and Anglo Aussie men don't wear much jewellry at all. Because I'm not used to it, I suppose that it's not something I'm not attracted to. I suppose a little jewelry is OK, but I don't go for the Bling Bling thing.

Nikkise raised the idea of piercings, which I hadn't thought of. (Showing my age) If I was 20 again, I think I could really go for a pierced eyebrow or nipple - on a very toned body.

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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 4:01pm
I don't care for a lot of jewelry on men, personally. I don't feel it's less manly or anything, it can just come off as a little contrived and that's a turnoff to me.

My own DH wears a watch and wedding ring only, he just dislikes the look of too much jewerly. I think if you see the jewelry instead of the person, it's too much and that goes for women AND men.

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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 4:52pm

Jewlery on men (or women) I like as long as it's not over done.


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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 8:36pm
It depends on the man, and the amount of jewelry. DH can't wear his ring to work but he wears it when we go out. He has one ear pierced, from over 20 years ago, and when we go out, he'll wear a tiny silver hoop in it (silver tacky on men???? Where did that come from? I LOVE silver!) He wears nothing else, metalwise.

DS wears his class ring, a very handsome ring, gold and emerald, and he has his ear pierced, just wears a small silver hoop in it with a dark green bead on the hoop. With his short, slightly spiky hair,it looks just right.

My dad never did chains or anything, but he has a stunning collection of very handsome men's rings, the chunky gold-and-stone type. He has one with an amethyst in it and one that he got in Korea duing the war that is a very valuable ruby. The rings have always been 'just right' for him. I've always loved them. He only wears one at time, not every day every finger, but they suit him.

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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 10:50pm
I'm not crazy about the idea of wearing rings and this and that...significant jewelery I think is cute. My bf wears a couple chains that he's had since he was a kid that are silver. He has another one he wears sometimes with his fav bands logo on it. He doesn't wear rings. I think excessive jewelery is a bit of a turnoff..it's like.."Yes we know..you like buying jewelery...it's not a secret..now would you mind turning in the other direction..the sun is reflecting into your bling bling and blinding me."

As for piercings...my bf has one little loop on his ear. It's SO cute. One of my high school friends got his belly button pierced...I laughed at him I thought it was discusting.. I have a belly button piercing, they're more accepted on girls..but I think they look so wrong on guys.

Tattoo's...mmmmmm I'm honestly turned off by people who are COVERED in them. I think you turn it into a fad and bodily mutilation when it reaches the point where you can't see your actual skin colour. My bf wants to get one on his forearm with a saying that he holds close to his heart..again...significance. The saying is really sweet but the tatto itself will be really sexy...I can't WAIT till he get's it. (He says he's not but he is SO scared it's gonna hurt lol)

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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 12:40am
I admit, the only jewelry I've ever worn was the pieces given to me as gifts. Other than watches, I've never bought anything for myself. Nope, no piercings or anything fancy at all. In fact, what I do wear is worn only for the purpose of showing off who gave it to me and not for the purpose of looks. Two rings, wifey, and a neckchain by my aunt.

When I see other guys wearing the stuff, my first question is if its for the looks or for the acknowledgement of the loved one who gave it. I guess I'm just too much of a thinker to simply see how nice it looks, LOL, instead of figuring out 'why' they're wearing that stuff.

And yes, tally, some guys DO hate silver, they say it represents 2nd class or something, even though it just happens to be my #1 favorite color. Go figure. :(

LOL!

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