Pinky Rings on Men - Trad or Tasteless?

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Msybe it's because I work in fashion or wear alot of jewelry daily, but I love it. I live the mantra you live once, love the life you live. If thst ring makes you happy rock it proudly. It's prominence and heritage will come from your journey in life
 
#17
VuittonPrince said:
Msybe it's because I work in fashion or wear alot of jewelry daily, but I love it. I live the mantra you live once, love the life you live. If thst ring makes you happy rock it proudly. It's prominence and heritage will come from your journey in life
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Love this and I agree.

This is an Interesting thread. When my son turned 11, all he wanted from his grandmother (my mom) was a gold signet ring with his initials. He adores this ring and wears it all the time. I have to remind him to take it off when he's having professional photos taken. It's a little big, so right now he wears it on his middle finger, but as he grows up and his hands grow, I assume it will eventually wind up on his pinky, and by then he will have worn it for years and it will have so much meaning to him, with all the memories attached.

Like the time he wore it while singing at the Highline Ballroom.
I think he totally rocks it.

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amateurjeweler said:
I recently purchased a Tiffany & Co. Atlas ring in sterling silver that fits my pinky. My question is, should I keep it? I think it looks tasteful and masculine in a very understated way. But I also know that pinky rings are often associated with a mafioso "made man" look.

A lot of people seem to feel that pinky rings are only acceptable on men if a) it's a family heirloom, b) it's a signet ring engraved with the family crest, and c) one's family name is aristocratic enough to have warranted the original purchase of the ring decades or centuries ago. Clearly my Atlas ring has none of these qualities.

So my question is: does this ring suggest a casually stylish disregard for the modern conventions of men's jewelry, or does it seem like a hopeless affectation?

I appreciate all advice! Thanks in advance :)
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My dad wore his dad's (very heavy gold) which had been passed down and now my sister wears it (obviously not on her little finger). Of all the things that guys do to themselves with multiple piercings, tattoo sleeves, fists full of rings etc) and wear this seems totally low key and quite sweet, especially if the ring means something to you

BBC said:
Love this and I agree.

This is an Interesting thread. When my son turned 11, all he wanted from his grandmother (my mom) was a gold signet ring with his initials. He adores this ring and wears it all the time. I have to remind him to take it off when he's having professional photos taken. It's a little big, so right now he wears it on his middle finger, but as he grows up and his hands grow, I assume it will eventually wind up on his pinky, and by then he will have worn it for years and it will have so much meaning to him, with all the memories attached.

Like the time he wore it while singing at the Highline Ballroom.
I think he totally rocks it.

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Very sweet, and he looks great :tup:
 
#23
in my culture, it's not something to wear for the purpose of fashion but it's a superstition that elders have. They usually tell men to wear a 24k yellow gold one on the pinkie of the left hand to ward off bad energy as well as people who have ulterior motives (particularly if one owns business). It's more commonly seen in Asia, rather than the states. I'm personally not much of a fan, but I've seen people who wear it well!
 
#24
BBC said:
Love this and I agree.

This is an Interesting thread. When my son turned 11, all he wanted from his grandmother (my mom) was a gold signet ring with his initials. He adores this ring and wears it all the time. I have to remind him to take it off when he's having professional photos taken. It's a little big, so right now he wears it on his middle finger, but as he grows up and his hands grow, I assume it will eventually wind up on his pinky, and by then he will have worn it for years and it will have so much meaning to him, with all the memories attached.

Like the time he wore it while singing at the Highline Ballroom.
I think he totally rocks it.

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What a cool mom he has. He totally rocks it well
 
#26
BBC, your son definitely rocks the ring! This type will unquestionably look great on his smallest finger, and can easily be sized up or down over time no matter which finger he chooses to wear it on.

Grandmothers are the best, I miss mine very much. He'll have this when he's her age and be able to think back on a lot of great memories, I'm sure :)
 
#28
Althea G. said:
It needs to be balanced with another ring on the middle or index finger. Personally, I prefer thumb rings to pinky rings.
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I agree it needs something more. It looks better when I wear a watch, I think, and I'll probably pair it occasionally with an interlocking rose gold/silver 1837 ring I have that fits my middle finger. Appreciate the advice!
 
#29
Sapphirepink said:
I'm not a huge fan of the pinky ring look on men or women but taste is so individual! If you like it just keep it. I like your wallet!
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Thank you :) I stopped by an LV set on purchasing an epi pocket organizer and walked out with this organizer and a mono card case instead lol. I fell off the all-leather bandwagon I'd been on in the best way possible :P
 
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VuittonPrince said:
What a cool mom he has. He totally rocks it well
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Thanks so much, VuittonPrince!!!

amateurjeweler said:
BBC, your son definitely rocks the ring! This type will unquestionably look great on his smallest finger, and can easily be sized up or down over time no matter which finger he chooses to wear it on.



Grandmothers are the best, I miss mine very much. He'll have this when he's her age and be able to think back on a lot of great memories, I'm sure :)
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Thank you, amateurjeweler. I think, as with so many things fashion wise, it really depends on who is wearing it and how they carry it off - the individual has to "own" it. I try my best to give my boys their freedom style-wise....as long as it "works" and looks good (my younger son can't just throw anything together; he can pick it out, but it has to match!)

Jewelry is such a personal thing, and as a mom of boys, I see that when it comes to style men just have far less choice, or risk being conspicuous. I do think this is less of an issue the younger you are, though.
 
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