Titanium Bracelets As Gifts For the Men in Your Life

Choosing gifts for men is easy if it's about selecting gray socks, red power ties or the latest designer cologne, which is what most department stores assume we ladies want to give our men. But many of us have men in our lives who'd prefer to buy their own socks, don't wear power ties, and have already received enough cologne to last a lifetime from well-meaning relatives. So what do we give when we want to offer something that demonstrates we understand who they are? One of the things that is sometimes overlooked is titanium jewelry. No, not just any jewelry, but titanium. Why? Because even men who don't normally wear a lot jewelry often value a small item made from the ultra strong, very masculine, none-corrosive, almost indestructible, aero grade metal used in jets and spacecraft. It's not a girly gift. It's not too personal to be offensive. It's not so impersonal it hasn't required thought. It's not too expensive to create embarrassment for the receiver and not too cheap to make us embarrassed to give it.

Consider Some Unusual Titanium Bracelets

Just as one small example of an ideal present for a sportsman, specifically for a cyclist, is the titanium bike chain bracelet. It's designed to look like a bicycle chain but is made from solid titanium. It costs just under $100 and is available from online shops like Intense Titanium.

There's also a classic style that's great for an athlete who doesn't normally wear a lot of jewelry but would like a single piece that won't be harmed by saltwater, chlorine, or even perspiration. The item is an ID bracelet that costs just under $70 and features a distinctive chain link with a brushed or polished area for an inscription. It may be accented with a teeny gold rivet or be plain, however, the simplicity and versatility of this item makes it an ideal gift. Why? It can be personalized with a message, a few words, a slogan, a date, a name or, to be less personal, may be left blanc for any inscription the man may desire. It can also be an ideal gift for anyone who has need of a medical alert but doesn't want a standard style. These ID bracelets can be personalized to include a medical condition, an emblem or insignia or whatever is useful information in case of an emergency. Athletes may be in good physical condition, but that does not always mean they have no health concerns.

For something really different, consider a titanium magnetic bracelet with or without gold plating. There are some unusual styles through a UK distributor called Magnetic Direct, and they cost about ?35. These feature a solid titanium bracelet with a series of 13 magnets that have about 3000 gauss each in strength. The gold plating s a fun touch, however not essential.

Unusual Titanium Ring Designs For Men Of All Ages

If bracelets are not quite right, something smaller, although often considered more intimate, would be a titanium ring. Although many wedding bands are now made from titanium, don't let that scare you away. There are unique titanium rings that have tattoos, colored motifs, Celtic knots and even unusual style crosses. It doesn't matter what your relationship with the man, be he a husband, a boyfriend, a plutonic friend, a son, or even a father or grandfather, titanium jewelry offers masculine, versatile and thoughtful gift options for serious occasions or lighthearted fun.