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The man bracelet universe is a grab bag of styles ranging from Game of Thrones-ian statement pieces to hippy-chic braided bracelets to blinged-out, Diddy-level wristwear. The difference between understated and overkill is a fine line when you're working with as little real estate as your wrist offers. That's why we favor a minimal silver cuff. The simple curved bar is the best starter piece for the guy who wants to dip his toes into the man jewelry pool, or the ideal add-on to any wrist with some serious watch game already in play.
Whether you go to work in a suit, jeans-and-a-T-shirt or even just swim trunks, a cuff is a daily-wear kind of jewelry piece that you don't have to worry about pairing up with the right pieces. And smart of a choice as it is for every day, it's additive on special occasions too (nothing stylishly disrupts a tuxedo like a thin strip of shiny silver). Plus, we'd argue that an understated bracelet is the more confident choice in choosing some hardware and with its almost architectural design, a cuff is a lesson in cool restraint.
Here are three simple silver cuffs we love:
For the Man Who Wants to Ball Out—Minimally: Le Gramme Le 15 Brushed Sterling Silver Cuff
From French jewelry brand Le Gramme (translation The Gram), cleverly named for the universal unit of measure. This slim silver cuff has a subtly brushed surface, is just the right weight (15 grams to be exact), and fits snuggly against the wrist. The extra slim silhouette and nearly weightless frame means you'll feel practically nothing on your wrist all day. When it comes to jewelry, the best pieces don't feel like anything—they become a part of you.
Each Le Gramme cuff is forged from pure sterling silver in France and then engraved with, and named for, its exact weight in grams. It's a subtle detail, but one that separates it from the slew of others out there today. And thanks to the streamlined designed, this cuff isn't going to pull on sweaters or your paper thin cashmere scarf if you go to itch your face. It also happens to be the coolest mood ring money can buy: Over time your Le Gramme cuff will change color depending on your personal PH levels, resulting in a patina that you can't find (or buy) anywhere else.
The Best Bet For Your Dollar: Miansai Singular Cuff in Sterling Silver
Miansai founder Michael Saiger started the company out of his dorm room at the University of Miami, building his brand's name on wrap-around leather and rope bracelets. Saiger still makes every piece in Miami, but has evolved the line from those omnipresent bracelets into a full lineup of solid man jewelry. His Singular Cuff stands out for its commitment to simplicity, complete with a matte finish that will also patina nicely over time. It's also slightly heftier, but for your dollar-per-millimeter, you can't do better.
For the Minimalist with Maximalist Desires: Craighill Lattitude Cuff in Sterling Silver
The Craighill Lattitude cuff can claim a similar silhouette to our previous two entries but its design details set it apart from them and most others available today. Its grooves lend the very slightest bit of swag and texture to a still very minimal bracelet. Cast in their Brooklyn studio, the width of this bracelet tapers at each end for easy wear and a sleek close-to-your-wrist appearance. It does have a touch more shine than the other two, meaning it might stand out more when peeking out of your shirt cuff. It's not a problem for the peacocks out there, but might be for the more corporate-leaning accessory lovers.
Whether you go to work in a suit, jeans-and-a-T-shirt or even just swim trunks, a cuff is a daily-wear kind of jewelry piece that you don't have to worry about pairing up with the right pieces. And smart of a choice as it is for every day, it's additive on special occasions too (nothing stylishly disrupts a tuxedo like a thin strip of shiny silver). Plus, we'd argue that an understated bracelet is the more confident choice in choosing some hardware and with its almost architectural design, a cuff is a lesson in cool restraint.
Here are three simple silver cuffs we love:
For the Man Who Wants to Ball Out—Minimally: Le Gramme Le 15 Brushed Sterling Silver Cuff
Each Le Gramme cuff is forged from pure sterling silver in France and then engraved with, and named for, its exact weight in grams. It's a subtle detail, but one that separates it from the slew of others out there today. And thanks to the streamlined designed, this cuff isn't going to pull on sweaters or your paper thin cashmere scarf if you go to itch your face. It also happens to be the coolest mood ring money can buy: Over time your Le Gramme cuff will change color depending on your personal PH levels, resulting in a patina that you can't find (or buy) anywhere else.
The Best Bet For Your Dollar: Miansai Singular Cuff in Sterling Silver
Miansai founder Michael Saiger started the company out of his dorm room at the University of Miami, building his brand's name on wrap-around leather and rope bracelets. Saiger still makes every piece in Miami, but has evolved the line from those omnipresent bracelets into a full lineup of solid man jewelry. His Singular Cuff stands out for its commitment to simplicity, complete with a matte finish that will also patina nicely over time. It's also slightly heftier, but for your dollar-per-millimeter, you can't do better.
For the Minimalist with Maximalist Desires: Craighill Lattitude Cuff in Sterling Silver
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