Yes, Men Can Wear Jewelry Too.

"As you might already know, accessories are what sets you + your style apart from other men. If you take two guys with the exact same, well-fitted stylish clothes, both look good. But if the other one knows how to accessorize, he will look Spectacular." - CMC

Truer words have never been spoken. I literally could not have said it better myself. There used to be such a stigma on men who wore jewelry; one main one being - the assumption that all jewelry is feminine. And while, yes, there are certain styles that may be considered less masculine than others but to say that all are for the opposite sex is simply not true. Let’s take a historical perspective for a minute: 

• The Pope’s ring (Ring of the Fisherman) is a symbol of power and authority. It was the papal method used to seal official documents from the Vatican.
  
• Egyptian pharaohs from the Eighteenth Dynasty were known for their wesesks which were collars/necklaces and were given to officials and dignitaries – as well as soldiers – as a mark of honor.
• Many companies and organizations used to give watches to guys as a retirement gift to memorialize the time and stellar effort that they put in on the job.
• Military personnel wear, and hold in high regard, their dog tags.
• In the 1600’s British noblemen used ribbons to tie the cuffs of their shirts which became the precursor to cufflinks.
• Male bracelets date back to 3000 B.C. and earlier – warriors and shamans wore them to ward off evil.
  
  "History has shown us that men wearing jewelry is the picture of masculinity and in some cases “badassery”. At the end of the day it’s all about functionality, preference, and style. Wear it with confidence and that sentiment will translate to everyone else."
  [history lesson courtesy of RMRS]

So, while it's true that all accessories won't suit everyone's tastes, it's also true that accessorizing [even with what I consider crossover pieces] will make you look instantly more attractive. It just give the illusion of "this guy has Style." and who wouldn't want that?! Accessories have the power to take an outfit from being basic to Amazing - some do it very well, while others struggle to find what feels right to them. The key here, is simplicity. Don't try to overdo it because you think something might be trendy or "in"; if you like it and it feels comfortable/natural to you, you'll wear it with confidence and it will stand out in a way compliments you helping you to find your style rather than overpowering you [or your outfit]. Jewelry if done right, adds a certain kind of edge to a guy - so, accessorize away gentlemen! Be fearless.