Men's Necklaces without Pendants

Male necklaces have evolved through history but are one of the classic items of men's jewellery. The most traditional form of necklace is the single chain or torq type neck-wear; which do not use additional adornment through such things as pendants or charms. Necklaces without pendants evokes an image of the simple chain, and although this is certainly accurate, there is now such an extensive variety of styles of chains and necklaces that there is a unique choice for any individual image. Designers have moved on the format with new styles based on those classic designs but also much more contemporary jewellery designs.

Style and Type of Links

The best way in which the designers can change the identity of a chain is by varying the size and the style of links used, producing such chains as the Curb, Cable or Popcorn; and the length of the chain, width of the links and type of clasp used can change the entire look of a man's necklace. Changing other components of a necklace the entire style can alter: using oxidised silver to darken the colour, adding segments of leather or altering the type of metal used are just some of the other variables the designers have at their disposal to construct new styles of necklaces for men.

Sterling Silver for Men's Jewellery

With new production technology making a difference within the development of jewellery design the necklace is identifiable and constructed by the material used. To create a stronger metal pure silver was combined with 7.5% of copper which has produced the infamous 925 Sterling silver (92.5%). This metal is durable and malleable; with the ability of being cut and moulded into intricate link shapes and statement pieces. This along with the use of other such precious metals and titanium, men's jewellery has evolved to change the entire dynamic of the men's necklace.