Shopping for men has troubled men and women since the dawn of time.
From the ancient Egyptians to Alexander the Great, the Mayans all the way to Gen Z and Millennials, the questions burn more than ever! What can you get a guy that:
- Won't end up in a drawer!
- He will actually wear!
- He will appreciate and enjoy!
We have spent thousands of hours compiling the top men's holiday gifts for 2022, sure to get him compliments, and endless praise and appreciation for at least the next 12 months! Without further ado, here are the top 5 men's gift items for the holidays.
Natural Stone Beaded Bracelet (Shop Now)
Our most popular category, this has to be the top of our list. With over 20 varieties of natural stones and dozens of styles, you can't go wrong with natural stones. The top selling men's natural stones are Tiger Eye and Red Tiger Eye with their natural chatoyancy, which is an optical effect in which a band of light is reflected in certain gemstones, creating an appearance similar to light bouncing off a cat's eye.
Black Onyx is always a top choice for men, and we offer many options in both Polished Black Onyx and Matte Black Onyx natural stones. Black Onyx, also sometimes called Black Agate, comes in a variety of designs and styles and is used heavily as an accent stone in our very popular Black Steel, Black Leather and Natural Stone Bracelet collection.
Very popular for men are the hues of blues. There are so many choices when it comes to blue natural stones, from the light Tiffany-colored blue of natural Turquoise, to Blue Banded Agate with it's vibrant color contrasted against white lines. Lapis Lazuli has a deep dark blue background mixed with dashes of lighter royal blues, while Sodalite features a more royal blue with hazy white striations which remind me of clouds dashing across a blue sky. Recently we have seen variations in Tiger's Eye to give us a variety of Blue Tiger Eye designs from midnight blue, to a royal blue and aqua colored peacock blue colors, all with the chatoyancy you love from the original Tiger's Eye.
Chain Necklace (Shop Now)
Timeless and classy are two words that best describe men's chains. They NEVER go out of style and can be layered in multiples or with a pendant necklace (below) to create your own style. Stainless steel is naturally white, but is electro-plated in a variety of colors including traditional gold, masculine black, cool blue, modern rose gold, bold rainbow iridescent or punchy purple.
The most popular chain style we sell is the men's curb chain but other popular styles are the box chain, figaro chain, franco chain and spiga chain.
There are a variety of widths available in each style. The 7mm and smaller widths are good for those looking for thin, light chains. The 7mm-12mm chains are a medium weight, noticeable without being overly flashy. The 12mm and larger chains are big and bold and are sure to get you attention and complements!
We also offer a variety of lengths. Most men's chains are comfortable between 22 & 24 inches. 18 to 20 inches are great for younger men, while 26-30 inch chains are meant to be worn over clothing and hang lower. Don't forget, every 2" difference will mean the chain will hand 1 inch higher or lower on the body.
Chain Bracelet (Shop Now)
Much like chain necklaces above, chain bracelets are timeless and classic. Our chain bracelet collection offers a much wider variety in terms of styling, from clean and classic curb and figaro designs, to metals mixed with leather, cords, beads and fancy clasps.
Some of our modern bracelets like this black steel and black leather franco chain with magnetic clasp and extension link for flexible sizing.
Shop a variety of styles with many available in multiple colors including gold and white, black and blue, rose gold, purple and iridescent rainbow. Many items also come in two-tone colors especially when mixing metal colors with leather.
Some of our favorite chain bracelets are the 8mm wide franco chain in a blue that really pops! The best part about the thinner chains is that they easily layer with other bracelets including chains, natural stone bead bracelets, or this double row blue steel box chain and black leather bracelet pictured here.
Pendant Necklace (Shop Now)
Whether shopping for religious necklaces or a classic dog tag, pendants can be layered with chains to create a unique and stylish look for any man.
This look combines the Crucible Skull Necklace XL in silver with our Rounded 6mm Franco Chain Necklace in silver. The skull comes on a 28 inch box chain necklace while the rounded franco chain has a 26" length and is finished with a fancy lobster clasp.
Leather Bracelet (Shop Now)
Natural materials aren't limited to the natural stone beaded bracelet collections. Leather bracelets are an excellent choice for several reasons. The #1 men's jewelry item after wedding bands, is a watch. Watches may scratch when worn layered with stainless steel or other metal bracelets, which makes both natural stones and leather the best choices to pair with a watch.
Our leather bracelet collection features styles with a variety of leather colors mixed with stainless steel elements and colors. Check out the collection here.
Final Musings
With hundreds of options in bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings there are tons of options for jewelry your man is sure to love. Crucible Jewelry comes with a 1 year warranty on all items. We take pride in our collection and our friendly customer service reps are happy to help make your gift extra special this holiday season.