Let’s face it, finding decent guys earrings fifteen years ago was not an easy task. Fortunately, with a change in the way men’s jewelry is perceived, as well as the advent and advance of online shopping, things are have changed – for the better. A much wider range of styles as well as materials and production processes have allowed for many jewelry wearers to express their own individual style in a much more precise way.
Two materials used in guys earrings that have really come to the fore over the last decade are stainless steel and titanium. These materials are not only stronger than the old faithfuls (such as gold and silver), they are also more hypoallergenic. This means that not only are they far less likely to cause an immediate reaction, but they will also stop you from becoming hypersensitive to wearing earrings in future. This is because they don’t release nickel like gold and silver earrings do.
The difficulty with these metals has always been that they are difficult to work with. Advances in manufacturing technology have allowed a much wider range of guys earrings to be produced in these materials (such as hoops, huggies, and studs – as well as body jewelry like labrets and monroes). However, if you are looking for studs with clawed stones, you are still going to be restricted to gold and silver.
Skin tone can also be a factor that helps decide what kind of earrings you go for. Gold generally tends to look better on darker skin, while silver toned metals or black plated materials look better on lighter skin. Of course, this is all very subjective, and you should buy exactly what suits your personality, not just your skin type.
So where do you buy guys earrings online? Well, there are now myriads of different websites that sell mens earrings with varying degrees of quality, and prices at both ends of the spectrum and everything in between. You can also purchase from individual sellers on eBay (make sure you check their feedback first). Always check reviews on websites if you can, and make sure you know the shipping costs before you buy. Another alternative is to purchase through a large shopping site like Amazon. Here you will still get the benefit of browsing multiple suppliers, but you also get the safety and security of knowing that not everyone can sell on Amazon, as they have to go through quite a process to get accepted. Shipping costs and methods are also highly standardized by Amazon, so there won’t be any surprises at the back end.
Regardless of where you purchase your earrings. Make sure you check what return/exchange options are available. Many companies won’t give refunds on guys earrings, but some will have a satisfaction guarantee that you can use.
