The best men's bracelets for perfecting summer ensembles
Shop GQ’s pick of the best bracelets for men you can buy right now. Because if there's one piece of jewellery you're not taking advantage of, we bet it's this one.
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Best ‘never take it off’ braceletMissoma Square Snake BraceletRead more
Best minimalist braceletTom Wood Chain BraceletRead more
Best statement braceletGucci Interlocking Chain BraceletRead more
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Out of all the men’s jewellery available out there, the bracelet may well be the least popular of them all in western culture. Lots of guys will own at least one watch, even the unmarried will often boast a single wedding band, and necklaces — egged on, perhaps, by Paul Mescal’s Connell and his chain in Normal People — are more ubiquitous than ever. The best men’s bracelets, on the other hand, are a relatively unmined genre.
It’s a curious snub, because as you will soon see, there are a great abundance of bracelets to choose from — from the minimalist to the gold-toned Liberace-adjacent. In essence, not all wrist-specific jewellery comes in the form of an ID bracelet or a piece of rope masquerading as a leather bracelet. Contrary to what your teenage self might have thought, there’s far more to discover in the world of bracelets than just a banana yellow Livestrong band. Onwards, to explore just some of them.
What are GQ's best bracelets for men?
You'll find all the bracelets worth your consideration in the gallery below, but first, here's what our editors are wearing this season:
- Best ‘never take it off’ bracelet: Missoma, £149, missoma.com
- Best minimalist bracelet: Tom Wood, £170, mrporter.com
- Best statement bracelet: Gucci, £385, gucci.com
- Best Harry Styles-esque bracelet: Éliou, £85, mrporter.com
What is the best width for a men’s bracelet?
That rather depends on the kind of bracelet you’re opting for. You’ll often find that a link bracelet in Cuban, figaro, curb or box chain come in widths varying between 6mm and 15mm. The former edges on dainty and the latter on Tony Soprano. ID bracelets, with their larger plate for personalisation, are often even bigger, whereas cord bracelets — which update the leather accessory for grown-ups — are often smaller.
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Shop GQ's edit of the best bracelets for men…
Best ‘never take it off’ bracelet
1/14Missoma
Square Snake Bracelet
- Material: 18kt gold plated vermeil
- Gemstones: None
Taking cues from the sinuous snake-like jewellery that adorned many a famous female wrist in the 1990s, Missoma's take adds chunky flat links whilst retaining that mesmerising movement. A simple, quietly opulent essential for the gold-wearer and an ideal piece for layering with other bracelets.
Best minimalist bracelet
2/14Tom Wood
Chain Bracelet
- Material: Rhodium-plated silver
- Gemstones: None
Tom Wood founder Mona Jensen set out to create timeless Jewellery, and it’s safe to say that she nailed it with this bracelet. Masterfully split into two sections of design, it takes on both curb chain bracelet and anchor bracelet features through a rhodium-plated sterling silver material, demonstrating the Oslo-based brand’s finesse for hybrid aesthetics.
Best statement bracelet
3/14Gucci
Interlocking Chain Bracelet
- Material: Palladium plated metal
- Gemstones: None
An instant classic. The interlocking GG is part of the fashion house's heritage, so it's only fitting that this stunning dark grey palladium finish bracelet is mentioned in this edit. The chunky Cuban link chain and secret fasting make for a real standout piece.
Mejuri
4/14Mejuri
Tiger Eye Beaded Bracelet
- Material: Sterling silver
- Gemstones: Tiger eye
The amber-y tiger eye stone is front and centre on this simple Mejuri beaded bracelet, which is an elevated interpretation of something Leonardo DiCaprio might have worn in The Beach. Gemstone beads in pale howlite, black agate and green tiger eye also available.
Haze & Glory
5/14Haze & Glory
Bones Bangle
- Material: Sterling silver (oxidised)
- Gemstones: None
You'd think a bone-shaped bangle would be more macabre, but somehow Wolf & Badger has kept things playful and light with this wrist piece. Perhaps it's the sunny sterling silver, which has been oxidised for a bright yellow hue, or maybe the dented charm of this sculptural cuff. Whichever it is, we're here for the Flintstone feels this bracelet brings, so we'll be adding it to all our outfits expeditiously.
Cartier
6/14Cartier
Juste un Clou Gold Bracelet
- Material: 18kt gold
- Gemstones: None
Worried that precious gold and silver accessories will detract from your hard-as-nails aesthetic? First up, who are you kidding? Secondly, Cartier’s 18-carat yellow-gold bracelet is as masculine a take on fine jewellery you’ll find. Part of the jewellery icon’s Juste Un Clou collection, the polished gold is done out in the shape of a wraparound nail that’s sure to hammer home your style credibility with every outing.
Le Gramme
7/14Le Gramme
Bracelet
- Material: Sterling silver
- Gemstones: None
If subtler flexes are your thing, Le Gramme's silver bracelet is the one for you. Rich in sleek lines and minimal fine detailing, it's a sliver of shine that upgrades all your 'fits with a sense of sophistication and refinement. A brushed cable bracelet with a clasp that also references industrial design styles, it delivers a dose of effortless cool too.
The Great Frog
Valentino Garavani
9/14Valentino
Vlogo Bracelet
- Material: Cotton
- Gemstones: Swarovski crystals
This Valentino Garavani bracelet is simple, elegant, and effective. The singular leather wrap in a tasteful burgundy hue holds the iconic and recognisable Valentino logo true to your wrist. It's fully adjustable and comes with a silver-tone plaque for extra pizzazz.
Martine Ali
10/14Martine Ali
Gold Ball Chain Bracelet
- Material: 14kt gold
- Gemstones: None
This bracelet is the distillation of what happens when the bling of '90s Brooklyn hip-hop is merged with the subtler touch of men’s jewellery of 2023 – and it neatly sums up the output of Martine Ali too. This particular 14k gold-plated brass bracelet brings a confident chunkiness through the large clasp and ring connections. Yet, the shiny bead design points to a less overtly masculine aesthetic.
Bottega Veneta
11/14Bottega Veneta
Facet Silver Cuff
- Material: Sterling silver
- Gemstones: None
When does a piece of jewellery become sculptural? How does it communicate the abstract? The synthesis of geometry and smooth rounded surfaces allow this Bottega Veneta bracelet to float up into the transcendent realm of art. But, thankfully, this is a piece of artwork that you can touch and, on another practical note, it comes in solid sterling silver and a range of sizes to ensure you aren’t gouging your wrist every time you slip it on.
Lucy Quartermaine
12/14Lucy Quartermaine
Hinged Bangle
- Material: Sterling silver
- Gemstones: None
Maximalists will love this amorphous cuff bracelet, which looks like it may well have been salvaged from crash-landed UFO. Add a touch of alien to your dreariest outfits with its eye-catching design, which is forged from solid silver and sure to win you many compliments.
Alexander McQueen
13/14Alexander McQueen
Skull Bracelet
- Material: Brass
- Gemstones: None
Leave it to Alexander McQueen to serve an edged-up take on the classic charm bracelet. Far from the cutesy trinkets that send Pandora-loving pre-teens into a frenzy, this chunky silver chain link is adorned with a dangling skull, for a bold accessory that oozes rock and roll.
Versace
14/14Versace
Medusa Bracelet
- Material: Metal
- Gemstones: None
Versace's latest jewellery output is as bold as it gets, with the Italian house's signature Medusa embellishment featuring heavily. This thick gold chain is a statement in itself, but the addition of that ornate emblem makes it all the more eye-catching.
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