| Throughout history men have worn necklaces. Only in | | | | precious metals. The distinguishing features of |
| the past century did the question of manliness | | | | modern men's necklaces as opposed to womens' |
| become an issue yet they all wore ties a derivative | | | | necklaces are: |
| of the necklace as a fashion statement. | | | | * The thickness of the chain |
| Back in the days when we were all 'Tribal ' a pendant | | | | * The material is very often leather or beads |
| on a mans necklace was a badge, it revealed his | | | | * The pendant is chunkier |
| individuality was a protection to ward off evil (or | | | | During the course of the 20th century first the |
| encourage it) and gave him good luck. Later it could | | | | cravat and then the necktie became the standard |
| indicate his religous beliefs. Mens necklaces were | | | | form of formal dress and frequently was secured by |
| objects of human creation and were probably held in | | | | a precious metal clasp - the tie pin. A tie or cravat |
| the same regard as the type of car a man drives | | | | was certainly always considered manly. I would |
| today. Frequently necklaces were given to men by | | | | conclude therefore that mens necklaces are certainly |
| loved ones as a token of endearment, or a symbol | | | | manly. |
| of 'belonging'. | | | | A new store has opened at |
| Whatever the reason men's necklaces are still worn | | | | They have started with 4 simple styles but will |
| by soldiers to identify them. In fact 'dog tags' as | | | | shortly being expanding their range to encompass |
| they are known are even made as fashion items in | | | | styles of men's necklaces from different cultures. |