ATTENTION, MEN’S JEWELLERY VIRGINS

BEADS THREADED ON STRING BY THE MRS: OH SO WRONG.
SCRATCHED WOODEN BEADS BY FRED: OH SO THIS SEASON.
Choosing men’s jewellery can be a hit-and-miss affair.
Here’s the Homme Rock guide to choosing bits that hit the mark.
Wallets at the ready.


Jewellery virgin?
DON’T PANIC. Confronted with the sprawling men's jewellery market, it’s all too easy to end up loading your credit card with last-season bling. Want to make sure your choices will last through this season and next? Read our guide and you’ll be able to tell the contemporary classics from the car-wrecks. Let’s do this. We’ll be gentle…

Trends in men’s jewellery
Men's jewellery is a relatively new and burgeoning industry. That’s good news. New pieces take some time to become accumulated into the season’s look, which means the jewellery you buy this week won’t be in the clearance bin any time soon. Here’s a quick guide to foolproof pieces for 2009/10:

 Square up
Look for hard lines and sharp angles. From chunky, designer dog-tags to oversized leather cuffs, anything cutting a sleek line is ideal for this year.
 Go Goth
Theo Fennell turned us on to the diamond-encrusted skull. Now you can choose from a wide range of skull and crucifix jewellery – all with an ironic twist. Crucifix earrings (as seen on this year’s Big Brother), rings and cuffs feature crosses in hardcore titanium, silver or platinum.
 Tribal Wars
Horns, teeth, feathers and tiger’s eye: these icons of tribal culture are masculine status-symbols. But you don’t have to go out and hunt for them. Just choose your favourite – in slick silver or glinting tiger’s eye – and assert your position at the head of the tribe.

The latest men’s jewellery online
Homme Rock hand-picks the best trends and designers, giving you a shortcut to sure-fire style. From über-cool Brighton designer Denison Boston to established names like Seven London, Fred Bennett and the gorgeous Kirsten Sander, our selection covers the finest design talent in the UK. Make a seasonal trip to our site to geek-up on the latest trends (and grab a few for yourself).

Like most people, we try to stay current. We make sure we’ve got the latest men’s jewellery from our designers, and we try to ensure that we’ve always got stock of your favourites. On the website, availability figures are refreshed every 15 minutes, including which colours and sizes are still available. Once you’ve ordered, sit back and expect a big, shiny package in the post. (It might just improve your sex life, too.)

Buying men’s jewellery gifts?
If you’re buying jewellery for someone else, the choice can be even more daunting. That’s why our customer advisors are trained in helpfulness – to make your job easy. Drop us an email and get personalised advice tailored to the lucky blighter you’re buying for. Everything online, from earrings to cuffs, arrives in a designer gift box – so you don’t even have to fiddle about with gift-wrap.

If you hate it…
Send it straight back. One of the biggest worries reported by online shoppers is being unable to arrange returns or refunds. If your item is faulty or you simply change your mind, you can send it (in original condition) straight back to Homme Rock for a full refund.

© 2009 Homme Rock - Guide to Men's Jewellery. Homme Rock specializes in quality, designer jewellery for men.