Men's black onyx jewelry is growing in popularity and is now one of the trendiest forms of men's jewelry on the market. Unlike so many jewelry fads of past years, the recent surge in interest in onyx jewelry does not appear to be a "here today, gone tomorrow" sort of fashion statement. Rather, it appears that many men are now buying and wearing it on a daily basis and it is obvious that they intend to do so for quite some time.

Black onyx jewelry stands out as being different from other types of jewelry - it simply oozes an aura of masculine power and class. The dark stone presents a beautiful contrast to both gold and silver settings, enabling jewelers to produce items of unequaled elegance in an unlimited number of sizes, shapes and styles. This gemstone is a favorite of jewelers and can be found in a wide variety of men's jewelry to include rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and cufflinks. Onyx jewelry can be worn either for casual events or formal occasions and it blends well with almost any wardrobe and color scheme.

Rings made with onyx are often set in round, square or rectangular settings using any number of precious or semi-precious metals for settings. Some settings simply showcase the onyx in the ring's center, while other rings include diamonds on the ring's sides, an ornamental detail on top of the onyx, like a cross, or a band blended with the stone and metal. Onyx rings have a long history of being used to make fraternal and class rings, military unit rings and those with religious symbols on them. If you're looking for a gift for your father, consider getting him an onyx ring with the word "Dad" or his monogram inscribed across the stone - he'll surely treasure it!

Bracelets are another form of black onyx jewelry that men are gravitating toward in increasing numbers. Like the previously mentioned rings, these bracelets come in a variety of sizes and shapes, such as links, with a braided rope design or stones set in solid metal wrist bands. The stones are often square or rounded in shape, but often other irregular shaped stones are used, specifically in the form of triangles, rectangles, etc.

For the corporate man, nothing beats black onyx jewelry, especially cufflinks. Your options truly are endless when you're searching for a set of cufflinks and perhaps a matching tie tack. If you want a more basic style, opt for traditional oval, circular, square or rounded-square stones. However, if you're looking for something a bit edgier, try out the newer cable designs, the very popular Sparta themed items or the increasingly popular tube shaped products.

As you can see, black onyx jewelry has a place in every man's wardrobe, be it one or several pieces. If you are shopping for a special gift for your loved one, consider a gift of timeless elegance, class and masculinity - give him black onyx!