Necklaces have always been part of men's jewelry, but not every guy wears it. For those who do, they are treated to a wide array of choices; from those with religious inclinations to reworked military dog tags. No matter what type of necklace it is, this accessory is still able to add to your sense of style.

Cross Necklaces

There are a lot of jewelers who create beautiful cross necklaces that men can wear. Cross pendants are often made silver and gold and other kinds of precious metals, but they can also be made of wood, stone, onyx, ivory, amber and more (the list is endless). Cross pendant are great gift ideas for someone who is religiously inclined. If you know someone who is of Celtic descent, you can go ahead and get them beautiful Celtic crosses instead of the traditional cross. This would make the piece more meaningful. Also, since the cross is a pendant, you have the choice of having the link made out of any material that you like, be it leather, plastic, etc.

Dog Tags

Originally used during warfare to help identify those who have fought in the war, dog tags have slowly grown in popularity and are currently accepted as a form of jewelry, whether you are in the armed forces or not. Most dog tag jewelry can still be used the same way it was originally intended to be. You can have your jeweler engrave your details into a dog tag to make it into something that is totally your own.

Leather Necklaces

Leather braids are famously used as men's necklaces. They are popular in the rock and roll and in the club scenes. Most leather necklaces are worn as chokers. Another type of the leather necklace is the one worn by leather clad bikers and those who advocate the Goth style sensibility. Those types of necklaces may be less conventional that what most men like, but they are none the less preferred by a select crowd.

Chain Links

Simple chain links are also popular necklace choices for men, but this type of necklace has gained quite an infamous reputation as it has been closely associated with the mob scene. Still, despite their shady reputation, this form of men's necklace is still distinctively sold. Sometimes, it is sold as a set accompanied by a chain link bracelet.

Pendants

Pendants are a great addition to any jewelry collection and it goes the same for both men and women. Men however have more leeway on this area. They have the freedom to mix and match all sorts of pendants and wear them together. You can buy these pendants individually, but you can also buy pendants that are part of a set. Some jewelers have even opted to sell two to three complimenting pendants at the same time. The three pendants maybe made of precious metal, wood or any other material. Ethnic and tribal pendants are also a great addition to a collection and wearing them will give you an edgy fashion sense.