The best affordable bracelets for men buck expectations. Even in a world of iced out wristwear, you really don’t have to break the bank to up—or simply kickstart—your jewelry collection. In fact, unlike with other categories (like, say, socks,) where spending more really does get you a better experience, with jewelry, spending less is often the wiser decision, until you know you’re truly comfortable with a style.
Which brings us to bracelets. On the plus side, wearing a bracelet makes even the most thrown together jeans and T-shirt fit look considered (and, in the opposite direction, takes the edge off whenever you’re wearing a stiffer suit or office fit). But understandably, many guys didn’t grow up wearing them, so you might be wary about where, or even how to start. That’s where we come in.
The important thing, after finding a piece you like the look of, is really just to know what materials to look for. Even at this price point, you can find long-lasting quality—calfskin leather, freshwater pearls, or 18k gold—but it’s also easy to make a mistake on pieces that will tarnish almost immediately, like copper or nickel. Whether you’re looking for a simple chain or something to make a statement, we’ve searched far and wide for the best affordable bracelets for men. And we’re pretty happy with what we’ve found.
The Affordable Bracelet Hit List
Gold Chain Bracelets
The price of gold may be surging this year, but there are still many men’s gold bracelets that’ll impress both you and your wallet. The name of the game here is finding anything 14k and above, as well as gold-plated sterling silver or gold that’s actually brass, because these resist tarnishing especially well, therefore keeping a polished look without much maintenance.
A.P.C.
Gold Minimalist Bracelet
When you look a little closer, this bracelet isn’t as minimalist as its name suggests. There’s a beautiful thin chain running along the chunkier one and—look closer—even the A.P.C logo stamped onto the clasp.
Miansai
2mm Mini Annex Bracelet
925 sterling silver and gold vermeil is a winning combo—especially with that incredibly easy-to-fasten scissor clasp closure.
Maria Black
Gold Carlo Bracelet
Hatton Labs
Gold Rope Bracelet
With an anti-tarnish coating, this forever piece is apt for everyday wear—and it’s always satisfying to find an 18k gold-925 sterling silver combo at this price point.
In Gold We Trust
Gold Price Tag Bracelet
Alternatively, here’s some 18k gold (plated around brass this time) for under $100. Oh, and talking of price tags, this SSENSE-exclusive features one as part of its design.
Cainté
Wire Bracelet
As if it wasn’t already highly covetable for its daintiness alone, this bracelet is also waterproof, heat and sweat resistant, all wrapped up in a double-digit package.
Silver Chain Bracelets
Silver, gold’s slightly more laid-back sibling, truly does it all—and often for less. It can be fancy, it can be casual. It can be worn alone, or it can layer up with leather and beads. But like gold, there are different varieties to be aware of. The best is classic 925 sterling silver, but rhodium-plated brass and palladium are both solid options too for long-lasting wear.
Jaxxon
Tennis Bracelet
Because guys get to wear tennis bracelets too. Featuring premium diamond simulants that look remarkably like the real things, this one is complete with nickel-free copper and zinc alloy-plated rhodium for an added shine.
Justine Clenquet
Silver Peter Bracelet
Not all bracelets have to be symmetrical. Designed with a dual bar and rolo-chain, this twofer is made of palladium-plated brass, known for its strength and durability.
Numbering
Silver #5934 Bracelet
Silver doesn’t always have to connote pirates and rockers—you can also wrap your wrist in these sweet stars.
Isabel Marant
Silver Chain Bracelet
It’s not often you can own Isabel Marant anything for under $150. This piece puts a nice, chunkier spin on the classic cable chain, and is finished with an easy spring ring fastening.
Miabella
Italian Square Box Link Bracelet
In a world where even Chipotle has been hit by inflation, it’s nice to know $20 can still get you some solid 925 sterling silver.
Brilliant Earth
Blake Curb Chain Bracelet
Not just a pretty chain: Dedicated to recycled materials and carbon neutrality, Brilliant Earth makes it easy to invest in cleaner jewelry, and look good while doing it.
Leather Bracelets
Whether a rugged braid or simple wrap, a leather bracelet is a story that unfolds on your wrist over time. Some of the best right now are finished off with playful hardware detailings, but all are designed around effortless wear, and increased softness and personality over time.
Our Legacy
Black Cowboy Wrap Around Bracelet
What’s more delightful than a Western belt for your wrist?
Caputo and Co.
Braided Sterling Silver and Leather Double Wrap Bracelet
Leather bracelets can also be hybrids—like this two-for-one sterling silver and leather-braided double wrap, which ups the volume on whatever you’re wearing.
Hamilton
Bracelet 17cm
Hamilton, one of GQ’s favorite watchmakers, offers this simplistic woven bracelet, made of calf leather and complete with stainless steel hardware.
Tanner Goods
Single Wristband
Available in a variety of hardware finishes, you can customize this natural leather wrap from Tanner Goods. It uses the same premium leather found across their entire accessory line, just this time at an unignorable price.
Beaded Bracelets
If your interest in bracelets is tied to a general interest in adding more play, daintiness, even femininity to your appearance, let me say first that I love that, and second, that beads might be best. The beauty is the variety they offer, whether sourced from the earth, like stone and turquoise, or made by hand, and ranging from colorful and chunky to uniform and neutral.
Eliou
White & Green Nikola Bracelet
Alternating between freshwater pearls and glass beads, Eliou is known for their playful twists on everyday jewelry. Harry Styles, for what it’s worth (a lot) wears the brand all the time.
MIKIA
Silver, Hematite, and Cord Beaded Bracelet
Hematite, so they say, is more than just nice to look at—it also has detoxifying and balancing effects. That may or may not be true, but this cord beaded hematite bracelet will certainly balance out your fits.
Peyote Bird
Brendan Beaded Bracelet
Handmade in Santa Fe by local artisans, the tasteful pops of turquoise here are eye-catching, but still small enough to go with anything.
Justine Clenquet
Silver Maddy Bracelet
Beaded freshwater pearls and even a blue crystal for under $100? There’s a reason there’s only a few left in stock: Go, go, go.
Isabel Marant
Brown Pisco Bracelet
Made from real stones and silver-tone hardware, this could be mistaken for something found in Indiana Jones’ jewelry box—except it’s Isabel Marant’s jewelry box, and somehow only $75.
Martine Ali
Silver Oli Ball Bracelet
Your new ball and chain comes in the form of handcrafted sterling silver beads, which can be endlessly repolished and brought back to full shine.
Bracelet Cuffs
Finally, a cuff is a great, simple silhouette that still adds substance to your wrist game. They pair great with every other type of bracelet on this list, and of course, go on-and-off easier than anything else on here, except maybe the Gottlob. Available in a variety of materials from sterling silver to gold, brass, and beyond, it’s cuffing season, and your perfect mate is out there.
Isabel Marant
Idealist Silver-Tone Bracelet
Boho is, apparently, back, and the Idealist Bracelet features an on-trend twisted top layer, stacked satisfyingly on top of a simple silver band.
Mejuri
Slim Cuff
Mejuri just does affordable fine jewelry well. This pick is a typical masterclass in simplicity from the brand, made of 925 sterling silver. (If you haven’t picked it up already, that’s as good as silver gets.)
Craighill
Radial Cuff
This radial cuff is designed to perfectly hug the shape of your wrist, and also has a subtly beveled edge for more interesting light reflections.
Miansai
Ezra Cuff
Made of polished 14k gold vermeil, the Ezra Cuff has a subtle geometric snap closure added security.
