Men in chains?
Remember open neck collars and gold chains? Medallions and pendants à la Steve Martin on-the-make in Saturday Night Live? Isn’t all that OUT? 
Men in chains? And all manner of other bling bling?
Not my thing.
According to AskMen, the change in men’s jewelry fashions appeared following World War II, a time when practical accessories (watch and wedding ring) became the norm. I love a man who is individual in his fashion sense, but when it comes to jewelry, I believe less is more. Elegant cuff links for the right occasion? Fine. A handsome watch, or watches? Absolutely. A simple wedding ring, even if it’s substantial in heft or size? No problem.
More than that? No thank you. So what’s with all the man jewels since the 70s??
Young men and jewelry
I admit, I find all kinds of fashion experimentation much more acceptable in young men. It’s about personal statement, and association with a peer group. My 18-year old son and his friends – male and female – wear assorted cords, ribbons and occasionally beads on the wrist. But anything else? Absolutely not.
My son’s wrist bands were picked up at music festivals. He leaves them on until they’re literally in tatters. I realize they are statements of identity, perhaps status symbols, and mark concerts he has attended both overseas and in the States. They don’t bother me in the least. 
Jewelry for men
Ever since Jimmy Smits in the 1980s television series L.A. Law, I’ve been fine with a single pierced ear (or even two, depending upon the man). A small hoop or diamond – pretty hot!
Of course, Jimmy Smits could wear almost anything (or nothing at all), and I would’ve found him sizzling. 
But string together precious stones or chains, amulets or beads on cords, a man decked out in necklaces and bracelets? Heavily jeweled rings? Um, not so much.
The fact is, some men’s jewelry is gorgeous. It’s beautifully designed, uses high quality precious stones and other materials, and I would happily wear the results. But see them on my man? Am I the only one who finds this disturbing? Is it a question of personal style? Of moderation? Of age – his, or mine? Of other demographics?
Adorning the male figure
Several years ago, I dated a gentleman who wore a necklace and occasionally a bracelet. Each was silver and fairly simple. He was forty-something (and certainly virile); I never said anything, but I would’ve preferred his look without them. 
Men have adorned themselves throughout history, so what’s the big deal in the pendants and bracelets, cords and spirit beads?
Is it that I’m old enough to recall chain bedecked chests in the 1970s, and I can’t help but think (OMG) of polyester? Of Travolta and Saturday Night Fever?
Is jewelry on a (straight) man unmanly? What’s your take? Pro or no?
Go for it is what I say! When done tastefully.
A pierced ear or both ears pierced with reasonable sized posts is fine. I am drawn to a cashier at a local grocery, though, whose earrings were – hopefully – fake and bigger than my thumb nail. YUCK!
Small chains with pendants that have meaning – a definite yes! Dog tags – like you have pictured and like I wore as a child – maybe. Depends on the male.
Plastic wrist bands – well, I can’t say no but sometimes that bright yellow band under a suit is just not the place to wear it.
I’m not for man jewelry either. I once went on a match date with a guy who showed up wearing a chain resting in his exposed chest hair. I wanted to hurl. Needless to say, it was a very short date.
OMG! I would’ve run screaming for the bathroom! (You were very well mannered to remain through your date.) It’s the chest hair detail that does it, Mindy.
I would love it if my husband wore some leather cuffs or long corded necklaces. Something to rough him up a bit. But alas, hell would have to freeze over before he’d let me adorn him like that!
Depends on the man and the jewelry but for the most part, I’m not crazy about bejeweled men.
NO, I am all man, but the only jewelry I will wear is my wedding band. I think a lot of men wear it because of who they see wearing it. Men are creatures of habit and men are usually followers. We see baseball, football, well any athlete, actor, musician wearing jewelry and we think “Hey I can be like him, look cool and get the ladies.” Thing about it is that to be sincere and genuine just be yourself and plain and the real person stands out more than the jewelry.
I hate wearing jewelry. In high school I wore a silver chain necklace with a dog tag that said I had asthma and allergies. That came in great when the PE teacher told the class to run laps, and I wanted to beg out. Haha. Now I’ve outgrown the asthma, and I enjoy running (I’ve completed 7 marathons!) But no more jewelry for me, thanks.
Wedding band, watch… period. More only means your personality or looks need some … ahemm enhancement
EWWWWW. Men+Jewelry=wrong. I always think of Leisure Suit Larry from Three’s Company!!
Men in chains? a big fat NO
But that’s just my taste 
OMG, Jimmy Smits…forgot about him. But oh how he is clear in my mind now. The earring? Non. A gaudy beaded necklace or pendant on a guy? Non, not so much thank you.
I think I’m with the majority here: no, thank you, to anything other than a wedding ring (if applicable) and a watch.