Types of Chains for Men Part 1 of 2

Most women think that men don't wear a lot of jewelry but over the past decade or two more and more men are buying big and bold neck chains and bracelets. Today we are going to tell you about some of the most popular neck chains for men that you will see in the marketplace.

Curb Link Chain
The curb link chain is one of the most popular styles of chains for men. This type of chain is pretty simple and consists of one link hooking into another link. You can find this style of chain in a variety of sizes, thickness and made from a large variety of metals. Most curb chains come with a lobster claw style clasp which makes them very secure to wear and easy for a man to clasp.

Figaro Link Chain
This style of chain consists of one larger loop and usually 3 smaller loops. In the industry you will often hear it referred to as a 3 by 1 figaro chain which means there are 3 smaller loops, then the big loop and then 3 smaller loops, which is repeated for the length of the chain. All loops are inter-connected and it's a very durable and sturdy chain for a man. You will see this style of chain in a variety of sizes, millimeter thickness and made from a variety of metals.

Rope Chain
This style of chain looks just like a twisted piece of rope made from metal. It comes in a wide variety of sizes, thickness and is made from a variety of metals. They can be found with lobster claw style clasps or with c-ring clasps attached to them which make them really easy for men to fasten. If your man likes to wear various pendants on his neck chains, the rope chain would be a great option for that as long as you get a smaller diameter chain so that it fits through the bale (or bail) of a pendant to hang.

These 3 popular chains are readily available to purchase anywhere and look wonderful on a man's wrist or around the neck due to the thickness of the links.

by Kaye Lefier, Contributing Editor at ChasingTreasure.com, online store specializing in wooden jewelry boxes and leather jewelry cases. Kaye is an avid Jewelry Collector and writes about Jewelry and Jewelry Trends.

What is Titanium and Why is it Good for Men's Jewelry

This year we are seeing a lot of men leaning towards jewelry made from titanium as their jewelry of choice. Titanium jewelry has the strength of steel but is light-weight like aluminum so it makes a great metal for jewelry , especially for those who can be hard on their jewelry, like men.

Titanium is a metal that is 99% commercially pure, whereas other metals are not as pure such as gold, sterling silver, stainless steel, etc. Jewelry made from Titanium is one of the fastest growing divisions within the jewelry market today. It has the appearance of stainless steel and white gold but the strength of the metal is amazing.

You will find men's earrings, neck chains, pendants, bracelets, watches, cufflinks and tie tack pins all made from Titanium out in the men's jewelry marketplace. All of these can be made with gemstones, have carved designs and are interlaced with other metals for a unique and impressive jewelry statement.

One great thing about the Titanium is that most jewelers who manufacture and produce Titanium jewelry offer it with a lifetime warranty due to the fact that is is durable and scratch resistant. It will definitely be a piece of jewelry that you can have for a lifetime. Many jewelers are offering it in women's styles too so wedding sets can be matching and they look amazing.

If you are looking for classic or modern designed jewelry for men, you need to check out the Titanium lines. You will be impressed.

by Kaye Lefier, Contributing Editor at ChasingTreasure.com, online store specializing in wooden jewelry boxes and leather jewelry cases. Kaye is an avid Jewelry Collector and writes about Jewelry and Jewelry Trends.

Father's Day Gift Ideas - Unique Gifts for Dad

Are you looking for some new gift ideas for Father's Day and would you like to give something more than the classic silk tie?  If you answered "yes" to these questions then read on and I will share with you my personal picks for Father's Day gifts.

Does your dad have a men's valet box or valet tray? First, you might want to know what a valet box is. It is the men's version of a women's jewelry box. All men have accessories such as cuff-links, tie-clips, watches and cell phones as well as keys, loose change and other items that can get messy if there is no way to organize them. Valet trays and valet boxes were made to store these accessories neatly.

Valet trays and boxes are usually placed on dresser tops. There are two basic styles. One type has an open top with several compartments and the other kind is a box with compartments with a top that closed and/or locks. Some of the valet boxes also feature charging stations for cell phones and other electronic devices. The trays and boxes are typically made out of wood or in some cases leather and are good looking as well as being extremely useful.

The price ranges of valet trays and boxes begin around $45, the most popular price range is between $75-$200 and at the higher end of the scan you will spend around $300 for an elegant handcrafted valet.

While we're talking about watches, another possibility for Father's Day is a travel watch case. A good example is the black leather five watch travel case made by RaGar. It is leather and available in either black or brown and fits neatly into a suitcase. If your dad likes to take his watches on trips, then this is a perfect gift which he will appreciate for a long time to come.

There is one more item in the watch category and it is a watch-winder. Watch winders are storage devices for self-winding watches. The watch winder boxes are powered by batteries or ac adapters and provide gentle motion to the stored watches so that they will always be ready to use even if they have not been worn for several weeks. Watch winders cost anywhere from $200 and up, but they are definitely a prized item for those people with several self-winding watches.

Whichever valet box or watch case that you choose, see if you can get one with a personalized engraved name plate. This is a free option on some of our most popular boxes and it provides a nice personal touch to the gift.

So, these are my suggestions for Father's Day and now it is up to you to start looking for the best possible gift.

by Linea Riffel, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes for women, watch cases for men, and music jewelry boxes for girls. Linnea is a wardrobe consultant and writes about fashion trends and gift ideas.