How to wear jewellery as a man (and not overthink it)

Dear men, it’s 2025. You can absolutely upgrade from your watch being the only piece of jewellery—that era is over. We know you can do better than a sparkly chikankari black kurta that you wheel out for every wedding and festive party. Maybe... set that tarnished silver chain aside for your best friend’s wedding. This time, go for a solid look and simply choose some more jewellery. The only real challenge is avoiding the “I just threw on everything I own” trap. Too much freedom can get messy fast, especially when you’re hopping between rings, brooches, and wedding sets like a kid let loose in a museum gift shop.

And if you need reassurance that you won’t look “bedazzled”, look at the men carrying this space already. Earlier at the Met Gala this year, Diljit Dosanjh made jewellery feel like part of his uniform; he’ll wear pearls, chains, or a loud ring with the same confidence most men reserve for a belt. Even cricketer Abhishek Sharma has stepped into the game with chunky silver chains and earrings, proof that sport doesn’t cancel style. Karan Johar has essentially transformed the statement ring into a personal style trait. And yes, Shah Rukh Khan continues to champion brooches that make everyone else wonder why they didn’t try it sooner.

The fix is simple: choose one shared detail—a colour, a metal, or a shape—and let it build the whole look together. We’ve sifted through enough brands to prove men’s jewellery doesn’t have to resemble something an aunt pressed into your hand out of habit.

Below, a practical edit on how to wear jewellery as a man without losing the plot.

Beyond the basic nameplate

Rings are the easiest gateway, mostly because they sit subtly on your hands and make you look far more put-together than intended. The Rose band ring goes well with almost anything. Its pyramid-studded surface gives structure, and the yellow-gold finish becomes your day’s anchor. If you’re wearing it, stay within that warm metal family, and everything stabilises: your chain, your watch, and even the buttons on a linen shirt feel more coordinated. When your outfit leans cooler or more minimal, the Shruti Sushma signet-style ring is the smarter pick. The step-cut blue stone has a clean presence that works with unfussy tailoring and white-metal pieces. Ishaan Khatter is committed to silver with near-devotional consistency, wearing it across necklaces, bracelets, and even brooches. Cocktail rings aren’t just a woman’s category anymore. Goenka India’s emerald version proves it: a cabochon centre stone framed by diamonds that’s bold in the best way. Let it lead the look and keep it company with just one simple band.

Brooch? Sure

Brooches balance old-school roots with a very current attitude. They’re simple to pull off and look sharpest on structured outfits, bandhgalas, blazers, sherwanis, and anything with a clean front. The Gems and Jewels Palace, Jodhpur parrot brooch, with its carved green stone and pavé-diamond body, instantly energises a minimal ensemble. Meanwhile, the swan-peacock hybrid from Shri Paramani Jewels fits perfectly into richer textures and deeper colours. The repeated green stones and flowing form look especially sharp on charcoal or navy, where the contrast pushes the detailing forward without overwhelming the look. For something more whimsical, the Kantilal Chhotalal gazelle brooch offers that black-and-white contrast against yellow gold. This one thrives on monochrome outfits, crisp bandhgalas, or even evening jackets where you want one bold detail and nothing else. The trick with brooches is clarity. If the piece has lots of detail or a strong shape, keep the rest of your jewellery simple. If it’s clean-lined or minimal, you can pair it with accessories that have a bit more character.

Go all in with a matching set

Stepping into wedding jewellery is usually when men finally take accessories seriously. A coordinated palette does most of the heavy lifting. Stick to one colour group or gemstone family so the necklace, ring, pin and safa ornament look put together.

When it’s your sibling’s wedding, coasting isn’t an option. The Sanjay Gupta Hyderabad emerald necklace is practically engineered for Indian ceremonies. The diamond-detailed links and emerald panels sit cleanly against a sherwani, and when you add the matching collar pin and a navratna or kundan ring, the whole look feels more streamlined. A white-stone sarpech on the turban is the cherry on top. If you’re leaning red instead, the Manish Malhotra collar necklace delivers that heavier, ceremonial feel. The rectangular rubies, edged in diamonds, line up neatly with the set of bird brooches. Even the cocktail ring with the pink centre stone plays into the theme because the brightness stays consistent.

With jewellery, less is more. Choose between pieces that agree with each other. Once the colour and metal theme are sorted, the rest fall in line, and you avoid the dreaded jewellery buffet effect.