Christmas Gifts for Men: Men's Jewelry and Leather Accessories
What do you give a man for Christmas? Something he uses every day but would never buy for himself. For most men, that's a piece of jewelry that suits his style or a good leather wallet. In this guide you choose by type: the minimalist gets clean steel, the bolder dresser a Cuban link chain or lava stone, the classic man tiger eye and brown leather. Plus: how to find his bracelet and ring size without asking.
The short answer
Pick a Christmas gift for a man based on his style:
- The minimalist: a wide steel ring, a stretch link bracelet or small studs.
- The bold dresser: a Cuban link chain, a bead necklace or a lava stone bracelet.
- The classic man: tiger eye, braided leather and warm brown.
- The practical man: a leather wallet with RFID or a gift set with a card holder.
Don't know his size? Choose a stretch bracelet, a chain or something in leather.
Men rarely buy jewelry for themselves. Not because they don't like it, but because it's never at the top of their list. That's exactly why it makes such a good gift. One difference from women's jewelry: a man usually picks one piece and wears it for months. So it has to suit who he is, and survive the shower and the gym. Want the bigger picture first? Read our complete guide to men's jewelry.
The minimalist: clean steel and small details
He wears a white shirt and a simple watch, and dislikes anything fussy. One good piece without frills works best. A wide 8 mm men's ring like the Torsten, with a matte centre and polished edges, is present without shouting. The Magnus in titanium steel is the same idea in black or silver. Prefers something on his wrist? The stretch Sven link bracelet is the safest steel choice: one size, so no guessing.
Shop the look
Stål – for him
Clean steel from neck to hand: a Cuban link chain, a wide ring and flat studs. Each piece works on its own too, so you can start small.
View the look →The bold dresser: Cuban link and lava stone
A T-shirt, a leather jacket and jewelry you can actually see. For him, a chain is the gift that surprises most, because he'd never buy one himself. The Viggo is a Cuban link chain in titanium steel: the dense, flat link you see on men most often. Choose 6 mm if he's never worn a chain, 8 mm if it can be a real statement. Prefer natural stone? The Leif is a bead necklace of black beads with tiger eye.
Pictured
Viggo – the Cuban link chain
This is how a Cuban link sits on a man: just below the collar, solid but not heavy. It comes in two widths (6 and 8 mm) and two lengths (50 and 60 cm). In doubt? 50 cm is the classic length that falls just below the collarbone.
View the Viggo →If he'd rather wear something on his wrist, lava stone is the boldest natural stone: deep black, porous and completely matte. The Eldar has a few glossy accent beads, the Rune combines lava stone with tiger eye, and the Emil is the purest, with smaller 6 mm beads. Bead bracelets stretch, so you don't need his size. How to stack them with a leather or steel bracelet? Read how to combine men's bracelets.
The classic man: tiger eye, leather and warm brown
A wool coat, brown shoes and a watch on a leather strap. He likes things that get better with age. Tiger eye is his stone: golden brown, with stripes that shift as he turns his wrist. The Gunnar is all tiger eye, the Björn sets tiger eye beads on a faux leather band, and the Erik is braided genuine leather with a steel clasp. Read more about the stone in the meaning of tiger eye.
Does he wear nothing on his wrist yet? A slim braided leather bracelet is the gentlest start, like the Lars in blue, black or brown. Everything about types, colours and clasps is in our guide to men's leather bracelets.
Earrings for men: small, matte or black
If he has a pierced ear, new earrings are a gift he won't see coming. Start small: a round 8 mm stud, matte like Storm or flat like Axel, or a 10 to 12 mm hinged hoop that sits snugly around the lobe. Black looks bolder, silver calmer. No piercing? Clip-ons like Ragnar are the answer. Want more presence? The wide 9 mm Thor is the bold version.
His bracelet and ring size, without asking
Bracelet. Wrap a strip of paper around his wrist just below the wrist bone, mark it and measure it flat. Add about 1.5 cm for a bead bracelet and 2 to 2.5 cm for a leather bracelet. Can't get near his wrist? Measure the inside of a bracelet or watch he already wears. A slim wrist is 16 to 17 cm, an average one 17.5 to 18.5 cm and a sturdy one 19 to 20 cm. Most men wear an 18 to 19 cm bracelet. Leather bracelets often have a fixed length; the Arvid with tiger eye, for example, is 23 cm, so always check the product page.
Ring. Borrow a ring he already wears and measure the inside diameter in millimetres. Times 3.14 gives the European ring size: 20 mm is about size 63. Most men are between 60 and 66. A wide 8 mm ring has more metal around the finger, so choose the larger size if in doubt. All the steps are in our ring size and necklace length guide.
Leather gifts: wallet, card holder or a set
A wallet is the gift he literally holds every day. And for most men the old one is worn out by now, because you only replace it when it really falls apart. Choose the style first. A billfold is the classic folded wallet with space for notes and cards, like the Oslo, the Kopenhagen with a coin pocket or the black wallet with 13 card slots in genuine cowhide. If he only carries a few cards, a card holder is enough. Not sure? Read card holder or wallet.
All the leather men's wallets above have RFID protection: a layer that blocks the signal of contactless cards. Looking for a complete package? The Örebro gift set pairs a leather card holder with room for notes and coins with a leather key holder, in brown or black. And the gift set with the Oslo wallet and the Björn bracelet is jewelry and leather in one. Leather stays beautiful with a little care: see caring for leather bags and wallets.
Waterproof and hypoallergenic
The rings, chains, link bracelets and earrings in this article are made of premium stainless steel or titanium steel. They're waterproof and hypoallergenic, so he doesn't need to take them off in the shower or at the gym. Read more about hypoallergenic jewelry. Natural stone and leather bracelets are the exception: he'd better take those off before showering or swimming so they stay beautiful for longer.
Ordering and gift-ready
Ordered on a working day before 3 pm (CET)? Then your parcel leaves the same day. Delivery times and shipping costs for your country are on our shipping page. Every piece of jewelry and every leather accessory arrives in a luxury gift box, and when you order in our own webshop you always get a free gift bag too. With higher order values you also get free gifts through the gift ladder (different every month). How late you can order for the holidays: see last-minute Christmas gifts: how late can you order?
Frequently asked questions about Christmas gifts for men
What is a good Christmas gift for a man who says he doesn't need anything?
Choose something he uses every day but never replaces himself: a leather wallet with RFID protection or a card holder. For something more personal, go for a lava stone or tiger eye bead bracelet. It stretches, so you don't need to know his size.
Which men's jewelry suits which type of man?
A minimalist likes clean steel: a wide ring, a link bracelet or small studs. A man with a bolder style goes for a Cuban link chain or a lava stone bracelet. A classic man feels at home with tiger eye, brown leather and warm tones.
What bracelet size do most men wear?
Most men wear a bracelet of 18 to 19 cm. Measure his wrist just below the wrist bone and add about 1.5 cm for a bead bracelet or 2 to 2.5 cm for a leather bracelet. Not sure? Choose a stretch bracelet: it fits almost any wrist.
How do I find out his ring size?
Borrow a ring he already wears and measure the inside diameter in millimetres. Multiply by 3.14 to get the European ring size: 20 mm is about size 63. Most men are between size 60 and 66. For a wide 8 mm ring, choose the larger size if in doubt.
Is Lundholm men's jewelry waterproof?
The rings, chains, link bracelets and earrings made of premium stainless steel or titanium steel are waterproof and hypoallergenic, so they can stay on in the shower. Natural stone and leather bracelets are best taken off before showering or swimming.
What does RFID protection in a wallet mean?
Contactless bank cards send a signal over a short distance. An RFID layer in the wallet blocks that signal, so your card can't be read without you noticing. The leather men's wallets in this article all have RFID protection.
Can a man wear earrings without pierced ears?
Yes. Clip-on earrings such as Ragnar clamp onto the earlobe, no piercing needed. If he does have pierced ears, small 8 mm studs or hinged hoops are the easiest start.
Find his gift
Men's jewelry and leather accessories in Scandinavian design, always in a luxury gift box.
