When it comes to jewelry for men, the trend is not new at all. From ancient Egyptian pharaohs to Roman senators, jewelry has always been considered a celebration of everything luxurious and powerful.

But while the ancient civilizations were completely comfortable with their men wearing jewelry, the recent centuries have seen it become a taboo for men to wear anything but the most minimal of jewelry.

But circa 1970s, with the rise of statement piece wearing celebrities such as John Travolta and the birth of the punk rock scene, gold chains, medallions and harsh spiky jewelry on men became commonplace—and the rest is history! Read more →