{"id":7800,"date":"2022-11-23T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=7800"},"modified":"2024-01-13T13:05:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T18:05:18","slug":"figaro-the-best-selling-mens-bracelet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/figaro-the-best-selling-mens-bracelet\/","title":{"rendered":"FIGARO, THE BEST SELLING MEN’S BRACELET?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Figaro<\/div>\n

Like the title says, the figaro chains<\/a> are the best selling and most popular men’s bracelet in the world. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hands down.<\/h2>\n

\nThere is no comparison. In just about every movie ever made, where a man is wearing a bracelet, it’s a figaro.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The figaro bracelet:<\/h2>\n

Figaro is the name of the popular Italian link that consists of 3 small oval links, then one longer oval link<\/strong>. Then it’s repeated. 3-2-3-2<\/strong>… <\/p>\n

\nThe links are usually concave with beveled edges to catch the light (see picture).<\/p>\n

\nThe name figaro actually implies “music<\/strong>“. Don’t ask me why, it just does (maybe it’s like the “tennis bracelet”… even though that doesn’t imply tennis<\/strong> either).<\/p>\n

Why is it so popular?<\/h2>\n

The reason why the fancy figaro chain<\/a> is so popular is because it’s masculine, rugged and very durable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nMen that normally wouldn’t wear jewelry, will wear a figaro chain. Whether it’s a bracelet or necklace, figaro works. <\/p>\n

\nFigaro is the one type of link chain that men can put on and never have to worry about<\/strong>. The links are all independently soldered so they won’t pull apart either. They can put the chain on and wear it forever.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The standard men’s bracelet length is 8″<\/h2>\n

\nThe wider the links go, the longer the bracelet will need to be<\/strong>; because wider takes up more room on the wrist. 10mm links are probably going to need to be 8.5″ – 9″. <\/p>\n

\nThe average length for a necklace is 20″ for a man. The standard mm size for a men’s bracelet is 6-10mm (10 is awesome).<\/p>\n

Caution:<\/h2>\n

\nAnything smaller than a 6mm on a man will sometimes look too thin, wimpy and feminine<\/strong> (4mm is usually a gift for a woman). <\/p>\n

\nThe average gram weight will vary, but 35-100 grams is great.<\/p>\n

\nFigaro bracelets for men are usually much thicker than ladies bracelets. Thick, solid and quite heavy. <\/p>\n

\nAnd because the links are so big and heavy, it also means, the price is big and heavy too<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

It won’t be cheap!<\/h2>\n

\nWomen always get sticker shock when they come in to buy a man’s bracelet…<\/p>\n

\nIf you’re looking to only spend $100 bucks… look away. <\/p>\n

\nGood bracelets can run in the hundreds and thousands. It all depends on the gram weight and the thickness of the chain.<\/p>\n

Is it hollow?<\/h2>\n

\nOne big thing that you’ll have to watch out for is hollow links (also called semi-hollow).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis is such an important topic<\/strong> in men’s bracelets, that I’m going to go on about it for a bit. The difference between hollow links and solid links is major. <\/p>\n

\nBuying solid is vital.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nIt’s not so important for a figaro bracelet to be solid for ladies (just because women are easier and gentler on their jewelry), but for men… that’s a different story.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nHollow links are links that look solid and heavy, but aren’t. <\/p>\n

\nThey are hollowed out inside and feel lightweight<\/strong>. Manufacturers do this solely for price. Customers get a big look, but spend only a fraction of the price<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nSounds good? No! It’s not!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would never buy hollow links.<\/h2>\n

\nNeither should you. Ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThey will crush, bend and break quickly. <\/p>\n

\nOn a man, a hollowed out bracelet could last just a couple of months (if you’re lucky, a couple of years). <\/p>\n

\nAnd once you dent or crush a figaro link that’s hollow inside, it can’t be fixed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That’s not good.<\/h2>\n

\nIt’s a waste and a rip off. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nYou’ll be out buying a brand new bracelet in a year or so. It’s just not worth it. <\/p>\n

\nSo don’t buy hollow links…<\/strong><\/p>\n

How can you tell if it’s hollow?<\/h2>\n

\nOne way to tell if it’s hollow, is to feel the weight of it<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nYou can usually tell from juggling the bracelet in your hand<\/strong> (if not, look at the price tag. Gram weights are usually listed). <\/p>\n

\nIf it’s hollow, the links will have a weird clinking sound to them. They’ll sound like tin rattling together. <\/strong>They’ll sound cheap.<\/p>\n

\nHow else can you tell they’re hollow?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The price!<\/h2>\n

That’s right…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check the price.<\/h2>\n

\nIf it’s cheaper than normal<\/strong>, it’s not real. It’s hollow (they also call these cheapie chains “semi-solid<\/strong>“, plated, overlay, and “lite<\/strong>“). <\/p>\n

\nCheck around and see the different styles and different weights. <\/p>\n

\nYou’ll see and feel the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA good thing to do, is to ask the jeweler if the links are solid or not!<\/strong> I can’t stress how important this is. <\/p>\n

You don’t want hollow.<\/h2>\n

Figaro chains (solid ones) are wonderful, because they never kink up or get tangled. They always lay nice and beautifully across the wrist. They have no sharp edges to get caught<\/strong> on anything. <\/p>\n

\nAnd they’ll take a beating! They can also be easily polished to look brand new again if they get scuffed up. <\/p>\n

The best selling bracelets:<\/h2>\n

Figaro bracelets are the best selling men’s bracelet of all times; birthdays, father’s day, Christmas, sweetest day, valentines<\/strong>, it doesn’t matter, with figaro, you can’t go wrong (they sell like hot cakes). <\/p>\n

\nAnd purchasing a matching figaro necklace<\/a> makes a great add-on gift<\/strong> for that next special occasion.<\/p>\n

The downfalls?<\/h2>\n

\nThe only downside to buying such a heavy chain is the clasp.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nFigaro chains usually come with a lobster claw clasp<\/strong> (see picture). That’s actually an awesome thing… lobster claws are the BEST<\/strong>, most durable type of clasp in the world… <\/p>\n

\nBut the downside comes when you break them. <\/p>\n

\nYes, they can break<\/strong>. There’s a spring inside that eventually wears out… (I’ve replaced 2 of mine in 12 years). <\/p>\n

\nThe sad thing is, lobster clasps can get very expensive<\/strong>. Especially in larger sizes. $100-$400 a clasp. Ouch!<\/p>\n

\nNot only is the figaro link chain the most popular men’s bracelet on earth, but it’s also inspired quite a few spin-offs as well. Great chains like the figarucci<\/a>. The figarucci is a combination of figaro links and gucci links put together. <\/p>\n

\nAnd then you have the figarope chain<\/a>. That’s a chain that combines a rope chain with the figaro chain. You’ll also find figaro ID bracelets<\/a>. That’s an ID plate on a figaro chain. Plus many more…<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next most popular men’s chain?<\/h2>\n

\nAnd since we’re talking about link chains for men, I’ll list the next 2 best selling bracelets for men:<\/strong><\/p>\n