Style Guides

Signet Ring vs Sovereign Ring: What’s the Difference?

They look alike from across a room, but signet and sovereign rings come from very different places. Here’s how to tell them apart at a glance, where pinky rings fit in, and which one suits you.

The Sovereign Ring: A British Classic Explained

Where did the sovereign ring come from, and does it still work on a modern hand? We trace it from a gold coin to a British classic, then show how to wear one now.

Cufflinks and Tie Clips: A Man’s Guide

Two small pieces, and a lot of unwritten rules. Which shirts take cufflinks, how to get them in without a struggle, where a tie clip belongs and when to leave both in the drawer.

Wedding Day Jewellery for the Groom: What to Wear and When

The ring gets the attention, but it isn’t the only piece a groom wears. Here’s what to wear, what to leave off and when each piece goes on, from first light to last dance.

The Rose Pendant for Men: Meaning, History and How to Wear One

A rose on a chain says more than most men expect. Here’s what a rose pendant means, from love and loyalty to the thorns that make it strong, and how to wear one today.

The Wing Pendant: Freedom, Memory and Meaning

One wing, worn close to the chest. Here’s what a wing pendant means, from freedom and ambition to faith and remembrance, why a single wing says so much, and how to wear one well.

What Is a Jesus Piece? The History Behind the Pendant

A face of Christ in gold on a heavy chain. Here’s what a Jesus piece is, how it moved from devotion to hip hop, who made it famous, and how to style one now.

Zodiac Necklaces for Men: Choosing Your Star Sign

Not sure which sign is yours, or what it’s meant to say about you? Dates and elements for all twelve, what to do if you’re born on a cusp, and how to wear one.

Black Rings for Men: Meaning and What They’re Made Of

Stone, enamel, tungsten or oxidised silver? Here’s what a black ring can say, the four ways a ring gets its colour, how each one wears over time, and which of ours suits you.

Bangles for Men: Open, Closed and How to Choose

Closed loop or open band? Here’s what makes a bracelet a bangle, where the style began, how to size one by hand or by wrist, and which of our open bangles suits you.