Men’s Earrings Bring Masculine Style to the Modern World

Masculine fashion has really opened up in a very accessible way in the past few years. For instance, it used to be bad boys only that wore earrings, but now men wearing earrings is socially acceptable in all but the most conservative of settings. It can be hard, however, to pick out earrings if you've always been a “man's man” sort of guy. There's a lot to be said about earrings, even if you're talking about a relatively narrow category like men's earrings.

So, there are a few basic types of earrings to look at. The first, and most common among the masculine set, are studs. These are simple and straightforward, just a face and a post. The post, of course, is the part that actually goes into your ear, and the face is the part that people looking at you will see. These come in a wide variety of styles. They can verge on the traditionally hyper-masculine, with things like skulls and bullets and wrenches, to a more refined style, like solitaires. A solitaire stud is the earring you're probably most familiar with. They are simply a large-looking diamond on a post.

The next type of earring we're going to look at is the hoop. Of course, most masculine jewelry sections carry very tiny hoops called “huggies.” The inside diameter of these is around pencil-sized, so they're very subtle. They come in all sorts of materials and shades, from dark and polished wood to bright gold studded with line gemstones. They can be made in traditional post-style or clip-ons, for those not sure about piercing their ears just yet.

The more accepting modern modes of male fashion are opening broader avenues of expression for your average guy on the street. It's easier than ever to find classic and stylish earrings for men, even at your local jewelry store. The number of styles is ever-expanding, too. It's no longer just diamond solitaires and giant alternative plug, but now a broader and less radical style for your everyday human.