Gent's Jewelry
Throughout history, it was often men who were more fantastically adorned than women. This blinging of gents was facilitated by practical jewels such as buttons, buckles, cuff links, and tie pins. As fashions have moved to more casual looks with less need for fancy fasteners, men have had to adapt. Enlightening articles about Gent’s Jewelry can be found in the pictorial glossary below.
Vignettes
Throughout history, men used ornamental items to proclaim their status and display power and superiority. In many periods, men were generally much more bedazzled than their female counterparts. As the...
A signet ring features an intaglio gem, or decorative carving that is engraved with a monogram, coat of arms or, other heraldic or personal symbol. Throughout history, signets were used as...
Cuff links are decorative double-button devices used to connect the sides of a shirt cuff. The buttons can be connected with bars or chains or may be one-sided with a levered...
Terms & Definitions
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Albert chains are named after a style of watch chain Prince Albert wore during the Victorian period. Traditionally this style of watch chain has a bar on one end used to affix the chain...
A cigarette case is a box or pouch designed to hold cigarettes. During the 1920s through the 1950s smoking accessories were very popular. Elaborate gold, silver, platinum boxes, often studded with gemstones, were created...
A cigarette holder is a rather elegant accessory for both ladies and gentlemen designed to hold a cigarette. These elongated tubular devices were made from a wide range of materials...
