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When it comes to dabbling in the world of men’s jewellery and accessories, a bracelet is by far the easiest place to start (well, apart from a watch, of course).
And, if you’re already a watch guy, making the leap is even easier. You can slide a cuff onto the same wrist as your daily driver for some extra texture, or balance things out by throwing a boxy chain on the opposite side.
What we love about men’s bracelets is the sheer variety, from slim chains to heavy cuffs, woven leather bands, and everything in between. But no matter which style you go for, it adds that crucial bit of eye-catching detail to whatever you’re wearing. From timeless luxury pieces like Cartier’s classic Love bracelet to local Australian jewellery makers like Sarah & Sebastian, Merchants of the Sun, and Rawninety, here are our picks for the best men’s bracelets to round out your summer fits.
Best Men’s Bracelets at a Glance
- Best Minimalist Bracelet: Merchant’s of the Sun Dusk Chain
- Best High-End Bracelet: Cartier Love Bracelet
- Best Leather Bracelet: Bottega Veneta Intrecciato
- Best Aussie-Designed Bracelet: Billie Jo Echo Cuff
- Best Budget Bracelet: Sarah & Sebastian Lock Cord Bracelet
13 Best Men’s Bracelets for Summer Accessorising
1. Sarah & Sebastian Lock Cord Bracelet
If your summer plans lean heavily on beach days or general outdoor time, you want a bracelet that doesn’t feel overly precious but still elevates your outfit. For this reason, we love the Lock Cord Bracelet from Sydney fine jewellery studio Sarah & Sebastian. Drawing inspiration from utility equipment and mountain climbing ropes, this piece pairs a tactile fabric cord with a sculptural sterling silver carabiner motif. It’s light, durable, and brings a cool outdoorsy vibe to a casual weekend fit.
- Best placement: Solo on the wrist or stacked next to a sporty field watch.
- Material: Sterling silver carabiner on fabric cord (also comes in a yellow gold carabiner)
- Price: AUD$180
2. Merchants of the Sun Dusk Chain
Based on the Gold Coast, Merchants of the Sun has built a cult-like following for clean, sustainable, and modern everyday jeweller pieces. Forged from 100 per cent recycled sterling silver, the Dusk Chain Bracelet is an absolute beauty if you’re looking for a simple silver chain with a bit of extra character. Its simplicity makes it an ideal anchor piece whether worn on its own or stacked next to a watch.
- Best placement: Opposite your watch wrist for a clean, balanced look.
- Material: 100 per cent recycled 925 sterling silver.
- Price: AUD$195
3. Najo Veneto Silver Chain
For something with a slightly more structured, architectural footprint, check out Najo’s Veneto Chain Bracelet. Designed in Australia and responsibly handcrafted in Bassano del Grappa (a renowned Italian hub for fine metalwork), this bracelet looks much more expensive than it is. What makes this bracelet extra cool is that instead of standard rounded curb links, the flattened geometry gives this chain a sharp shape that looks great sliding out from under a linen sleeve.
- Best placement: Solo on the wrist for smart-casual dining or evening wear.
- Material: 925 sterling silver.
- Price: AUD$249
4. Sue The Boy Dual Chain
If your aesthetic leans a bit more raw, you’ll love Byron Bay label Sue The Boy, and specifically, the Dual Chain. Handcrafted from recycled silver, this bracelet features a generous 7mm width constructed from two loose-fitting, parallel chains. It gives you the visual weight of a thicker bracelet, but because of the dual-link design, it stays lightweight and easy to wear all summer long.
- Best placement: Paired with casual streetwear or open short-sleeve shirts.
- Material: 100% recycled 925 sterling silver.
- Price: AUD$359
5. Billie Jo Echo Cuff
If you spend most of the summer at the beach and in the water, Aussie jewellery brand Billie Jo has got you covered. Based in Burleigh Heads, Billie Jo is known for its minimalist men’s accessories designed to take a beating in and out of the saltwater. We particularly love the Echo Cuff with its clean lines and an ergonomic shape that sits flush against the wrist. It’s the ultimate low-maintenance bracelet for men with a more edgy, raw aesthetic.
- Best placement: Worn flush against the wrist bone on your non-watch hand.
- Material: 925 sterling silver
- Price: AUD$410
6. Rawninety Mickey Cuff in Gold
If you’ve got a warmer skin tone and prefer golden hues, the Mickey Cuff from Melbourne label Raw Ninety is a stunner. Crafted from recycled sterling silver and plated in a thick 3.5-micron 18K gold vermeil, this cuff balances polish with tactile sandblasted details. The open cuff detailing means it’s fully adjustable (great for guys with thicker wrists), and overall it adds a nice splash of warmth when paired with neutral or earthy outfit fits.
- Best placement: Paired with white, beige, or olive green summer fits.
- Material: Recycled 925 sterling silver with 3.5-micron 18K gold vermeil.
- Price: AUD$206.50
7. Le Gramme 7g Brushed Silver & Green Leather Cable
If your style tilts toward industrial design, French atelier Le Gramme is one of our faves. Available in Australia via Above The Clouds (or you can direct ship from the Le Gramme website), this jewellery brand names each piece after its weight in grams. The 7g Cable Bracelet draws design cues from the structural cables of suspension bridges and features a deep green braided leather cord sealed by a cylindrical 7g brushed sterling silver clasp. It’s subtle, impeccably engineered and adds a small burst of colour to a simple outfit.
- Best placement: Same wrist as a minimalist leather-strap watch.
- Material: 925 sterling silver clasp with leather cord.
- Price: AUD$645
8. Cartier Love Bracelet
When it comes to iconic men’s bracelets, nothing rivals the Cartier Love Bracelet. Originally designed in New York in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo, this oval bangle remains one of the most recognisable jewellery designs in the world. It’s an investment piece for sure (at nearly $13,000), and literally locks onto your wrist using a screwdriver. However, if you’re looking for high-end luxury, this is as timeless as it gets. Rendered in 18K yellow gold, it’s a bracelet that works with pretty much any outfit.
- Best placement: Worn solo as an everyday anchor piece.
- Material: 18K yellow gold.
- Price: AUD$12,700
9. Hermès Étrier H Bracelet
Hermès has a deep history rooted in equestrian saddlery, and the Étrier H Bracelet pays tribute to those origins while still looking effortlessly luxe. Made in Italy from soft Swift calfskin leather, this braided wrap bracelet centres around a palladium-plated stirrup clasp. The mix of leather and simple metal hardware gives it an understated look that we think pairs particularly well alongside a slim dress watch during summer cocktail hours.
- Best placement: Tucked under the cuff of a long-sleeve linen shirt.
- Material: Swift calfskin leather with palladium-plated hardware (and comes in multiple colours like blue, brown, red and black).
- Price: AUD$690
10. Louis Vuitton Keep It Bracelet
For any guy who fancies high-end pieces that aren’t overly flashy, you simply cannot beat the Louis Vuitton Keep It Bracelet. Featuring the brand’s classic damier graphite checked canvas, this men’s bracelet is finished with an engraved silver-tone lock mechanism that snaps shut securely. It’s beautifully minimalist and gives a nod to designer styling without being ostentatious. It’s the perfect everyday bracelet that you never have to take off.
- Best placement: Stacked alongside silver rings or worn solo as an everyday piece.
- Material: Damier graphite-coated canvas with sterling silver hardware.
- Price: AUD$440
11. Rawninety Topaz Ball Bearing Bracelet
If traditional chain link styles feel a bit plain for you, Rawninety’s Topaz Ball Bearing Bracelet offers a completely different visual look and feel. This piece alternates between 6mm solid ball bearings and precision-cut square metal cubes, crafted from recycled sterling silver with a bright rhodium plating. Each square cube is set with a small blue topaz stone, adding a pop of ocean-blue colour that catches the eye.
- Best placement: Worn solo as a focal statement piece on casual days.
- Material: Recycled 925 sterling silver (rhodium-plated) with natural blue topaz.
- Price: AUD$428
12. Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Snap Bracelet
You can’t talk about luxury leather accessories without mentioning Bottega Veneta. Famous for its signature Intrecciato weave, the Italian house excels at low-key craft. Rendered in a rich ‘Fondant’ dark brown, this nappa leather bracelet wraps around the wrist and fastens with a metallic sterling silver snap closure. It brings an organic, earthy texture to your wrist that metal cuffs can’t replicate, making it an easy pair with a short-sleeve camp-collar shirt.
- Best placement: Paired with warm neutral tones and short-sleeve woven shirts.
- Material: Nappa leather, sterling silver
- Price: AUD$750
13. Apoma Cable Bracelet
For an ultra industrial look, Melbourne label Apoma’s Cable Bracelet is a knockout. Each 2mm thick sterling silver link is formed, cut, and linked together individually by hand. The result is a solid cable chain with a bit of raw weight and texture to it.
- Best placement: Worn solo and paired with chunky silver rings.
- Material: 100 per cent recycled sterling silver.
- Price: AUD$330
How We Chose This List
To come up with this list of men’s bracelets, we focused first and foremost on quality: solid metals, hand-worked finishes, and leathercraft rather than cheap plated trinkets that turn your skin green after two wears. We deliberately balanced the list between independent Aussie makers crafting small-batch silver locally and the global luxury houses that set the benchmark.
Every piece was evaluated on build quality, clasp security, material value, and how easy it is to pair with everyday clothes. Prices and details were verified in September 2026. While our team hasn’t worn every single option on this list, this roundup reflects our honest editorial judgment and hands-on experience.
Ally Burnie is Man of Many’s resident Melbourne writer, covering style, food, drink, and retail. This list was edited and reviewed by the Man of Many team before publishing.
FAQs
If you wear a watch every day, the easiest move is to put your bracelet on the opposite wrist to keep things balanced. That said, stacking a slim leather cord or a thin silver cuff right next to your watch works too (just make sure the metals aren’t constantly grinding together and scratching up the watch case).
Absolutely! The old rule about matching all your metals is pretty outdated. The trick to pulling it off is picking one dominant metal (usually silver) and letting the second one act as a subtle accent.
Solid sterling silver can handle seawater, but salt and pool chlorine will dull the finish and cause it to tarnish faster. If you wear your jewellery into the surf, just give it a quick rinse under fresh tap water when you get home and dry it off with a cloth.
Gold vermeil (pronounced ver-may) is high-quality sterling silver coated in a thick layer of real gold. To legally be called vermeil, the gold layer must be at least 2.5 microns thick and at least 10k gold, though most quality brands use 14k or 18k.
Regular gold-plated jewellery usually uses cheap base metals (like brass or nickel) and a super thin flash-plating of gold that wears off quickly. Vermeil uses solid sterling silver as its core and a significantly thicker layer of gold, making it hypoallergenic, far more durable, and a great middle ground between cheap plating and solid gold.
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