Best Pearl Jewelry and Necklaces for Men 2021

So, you’re in the market for some pearl jewelry, huh? I mean, why else would you be here, learning about pearl jewelry? Right. So! Shall we get into it? Because there’s a good bit to get into.

First off, if you’ve never shopped for pearls before, you should know: they are not cheap. The really high-end ones—the flawless, perfectly round and lustrous ones you’re probably picturing in your head right now—can easily run into the many-thousands-of-dollars range. There’s one example of that on this list, a collaborative necklace from Mikimoto and Comme des Garçons, that is so damn cool that it’s well worth gazing at, even if you’re not ready to drop that kind of cash on a pearl necklace just yet. But there are also a whole bunch of other, more affordable, options.

See, once you leave the fine jewelry space and start digging around in other areas, you’ll find that not all pearls are created equal. And if you want to just test out the look for yourself, going with baroque pearls—which have an irregular shape—or even imitation pearls may be the way to go. Once you’ve sorted out how much you’re willing to spend, the only question becomes: what’s your vibe? Do you want something delicate and classic? Something offbeat and a little bohemian? Does dangling a pearl earring a la Harry Styles sound suitable, or would you rather try a pearl bracelet or even a pearl ring? Maybe all of the above?

The choice is yours, friend. That’s why I’ve pulled together a bunch of options below. Some are marketed as men’s jewelry. Others, as women’s pieces. But honestly, who cares? Aside from some very specific concerns—a women’s choker might not actually fit a bigger guy, for instance—the whole damn category is unisex. Don’t get hung up on the nomenclature. Instead, just rock your new pearl jewelry with gusto. Swap a strand of pearls for your go-to silver chain. Leave the monogrammed signet ring at home and wear a pearl one instead. Wear your pearls with tees and jeans or camp shirts and suits. The world is (I’m sorry, but it’s happening) your oyster. And you’re the pearl. Outfit yourself accordingly.

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