ABSOLUTELY! Yes, you read that correctly. Men can wear pearl earrings.
It’s true that in recent history, pearl earrings have been marketed chiefly towards females. But in 2021, guys can wear any earrings they like.
Many high-end jewelry designers are taking a unisex / genderless approach to their pearl offerings this year. Others create decidedly masculine pieces by blending larger pearls with other semi-precious stones, inlays and sterling silver. Today we’ll cover a few popular pearls among men and introduce you to other pearl jewelry that guys can wear.
Let’s take a closer look!
Choosing Pearl Earrings For Men
Unisex or masculine pearl earrings will usually be a stud style. In other words, they won’t dangle. They’ll usually have a post and butterfly backing. Manly pearl earrings might be larger than a traditional 7mm pearl that your grandmother wore,
Black Pearls
Back in the early 1700s — when pirates roamed the Caribbean — black pearls were scarce. Today, most pearls you see on the market were cultured at a pearl farm, so black pearls are far more common and affordable.
Types of Cultured Pearls
- Cultured freshwater pearls are the most affordable pearls.
- They may be dyed to enhance their color or create various manly hues of blues, grays, and platinum tones.
- Tahitian pearls are more expensive than saltwater pearls.
- They’re available in a variety of natural metallic greens, blues, grays and black.
A guy’s choice of pearl earrings will be affected by his budget. A massive pair of freshwater pearls may cost a few hundred bucks, while a set of enormous Tahitian pearl earrings might cost three times as much.
If you’re interested in pearls but not ready to commit to earrings, there are other ways a man can wear pearls, too.
Other Pearl Options for Guys
Guys have options when it comes to pearls. You could try:
- Classic pearl tie tacks
- Classic pearl cufflinks
- Modern, chunky pearl chokers
- And pearl rings for guys
At Goldsmith Jewelers, our team knows pearls. Contact us if you’d like to see more styles of pearl earrings for guys, and check out our blog to learn more about jewelry for guys.