How to choose a necklace for men: length, chain and material
A necklace for men stands and falls on three things: the length, the chain type and the material. The length determines whether the chain sits close around the neck or falls down onto the chest. The chain type determines how heavy and striking it looks. And the material determines both appearance and durability. Get those three right, and you get a piece of jewellery that sits well and lasts, whether it's for yourself or as a gift.
This collection sticks to slim, simple chains in classic metals. It's a line that suits a masculine, understated look rather than heavy statement chains. Below, the text goes through what actually sets the chains apart, so you can choose based on more than the picture alone.
What length should a men's necklace be?
The length is the first thing you should decide, because it changes the whole appearance. A shorter chain of around 45 cm sits high and close around the neck and is often partly hidden by a shirt collar. A length of around 50 cm falls a little lower and is more clearly visible in an open collar or against bare skin. Longer chains down towards 55 to 60 cm hang down onto the chest and are often used if the chain is to carry a pendant.
As a rule of thumb, many men wear a necklace a touch longer than women, because it should sit neutrally without being tight. If you're in doubt, measure a chain or a cord you already feel sits well, and use it as a reference. Slim Panzer Necklace Semi-long 50 cm Silver is precisely a semi-long model of 50 cm, that is, a medium length that falls freely without being too long.
Chain types: cable, panzer and venezia
The chain's weave determines how heavy it is and how it catches the light. The three chains in the collection each represent their own classic pattern.
A cable chain is the most recognisable type: simple, oval links that hook into each other in turn. It is light and discreet and works well for everyday wear. Slim Cable Necklace - 14K White Gold is a slim version of exactly that type.
A panzer chain (also called an armoured chain) has flat, close-set links that are ground down so the chain lies flat against the skin and reflects more light. This gives a slightly more solid, masculine appearance without the chain needing to be heavy. Slim Panzer Necklace Semi-long 50 cm Silver is a slim panzer chain.
A venezia chain is built from square, box-shaped links that sit completely tight and give a smooth, almost continuous surface. It looks sleek and modern. Slim Venezia Necklace is that type here.
Silver, gold or white gold: what does the choice mean?
The material determines colour, weight and price alike. Silver has a cool, shiny tone and is a classic choice for a masculine chain. Slim Panzer Necklace Semi-long 50 cm Silver is in silver, and you'll find the rest of the silver jewellery under Silver.
White gold has the same cool, silvery-white colour tone, but is a gold material and therefore more resistant to tarnishing. Slim Cable Necklace - 14K White Gold is in 14 carat white gold. If you'd rather have the warmer, golden tone, you can see the selection in Gold. More about what white gold actually is can be found in the article What Is White Gold.
Whether you choose a cool or a warm tone is partly a matter of taste, partly a matter of what the chain is meant to go with. Cool metal often suits a simple, modern look, while gold gives more contrast against the skin.
Necklace with or without a pendant
A slim chain can be worn completely plain or used as a carrier for a pendant. If you want to make the chain more personal, there are Pendants to combine it with, and if you have a particular initial in mind, you can see Letters. If the chain is to carry a pendant, it's worth choosing a length that lets the pendant fall where you want it, that is, typically one of the longer models rather than the shortest.
Necklace as a gift for him
A simple chain is a safe gift, because it doesn't require you to guess a precise size the way a ring does. If you're unsure about the length, a medium length of around 50 cm like Slim Panzer Necklace Semi-long 50 cm Silver is close to the neutral choice that suits most people.
If you want to look more broadly at jewellery for him, you can browse Bracelets or the entire selection under Necklaces. If you're completely in doubt, a Giftcard solves the problem, so the recipient chooses the chain, length and material themselves.