Men's Bracelets

Baguettes are long, rectangular step-cut diamonds. Set side by side, they make a clean, architectural line of light instead of the round sparkle of pavé. These bracelets are from the signature collection, described by the maker as gold and diamond and handmade.

The Classic Oval Baguette Bracelet is offered in a 7.5 inch men's length and a 6 inch women's length, so it also works as a matching pair.

Wrap a soft tape just below the wrist bone, note the number without pulling tight, then add about half an inch for a snug fit or an inch for a looser one. Most men measure 7 to 7.5 inches and wear 8 to 8.5 inch bracelets. Wide, rigid bracelets like baguettes need the full inch of ease, because thick links take up room inside the circle.

A men's bracelet should move on the wrist but not slide over the hand. Wide baguette bracelets read as the main piece on the arm, so pair them with a slim watch or wear the watch on the other wrist. On a larger wrist, a wider bracelet keeps proportion; on a slim wrist, choose a narrower design like the pear or teardrop baguettes.

Heavy diamond bracelets usually close with a box clasp that sits flush with the links. On anything this valuable, ask for a side safety latch, and use it every time. Chain bracelets use lobster clasps or drawstring locks. Check any clasp every few months; it takes the most strain.

The Miami move is a watch on one wrist and a bracelet on the other, or both on the same wrist with matching metals. Diamonds can scratch a watch case and crystal, so if you stack, put the bracelet on the hand side and keep it slimmer than the watch. Match yellow with yellow and white with white unless you are mixing on purpose. See the bracelet and watch guide.

Most diamonds are brilliant cut, with many triangular facets that throw sparkle in every direction. A baguette is a step cut: long, flat facets arranged like stairs. GIA describes step cuts as giving broad flashes of light instead of scattered sparkle. On a bracelet, that reads as a clean, bright line, which is why baguettes look sharp next to a watch and suit men who want ice without glitter. Baguettes also show clarity more than brilliant cuts, so well-matched stones matter.

For daily wear under a sleeve, a solid gold chain bracelet like the Curb Chain Bracelet ($315) or the Rope Chain Bracelet ($400) is the easy start. To clean a baguette bracelet, soak it in warm soapy water and brush behind the stones with a soft toothbrush; baguettes have flat backs that trap lotion. Take bracelets off for the gym. Every order ships insured. See men's jewelry, the men's diamond ring guide, the men's earrings guide, gifts for him and all bracelets, or try sizes at the showroom at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Unit 506, Miami FL 33147.