Our Top 10 Gifts for Men 2023: Celtic and Irish jewellery he will love

Want to avoid a tie or socks and really wow him this year? We're here to help. One gift we know will bowl him over is a beautiful piece of expertly crafted Irish or Celtic jewellery. Classic pieces in durable and long-lasting metals like sterling silver or gold are heirlooms he can treasure this year and every year and pass on should he so choose.

Here are our top 10 picks for luxury jewellery gifts for him this year.

1. Sterling Silver Pendant: Large Oxidised Trinity Knot Pendant

A heavyweight, sterling silver pendant makes for heard-wearing, heirloom gift, he can treasure for a lifetime. And symbolising love, strength, and an unbroken connection, the Celtic Knot is a go to symbol for heartfelt and meaningful gifts. This heavyweight oxidised sterling silver Trinity Knot is handsome piece he can wear with pride.

2. Gold Pendant - Clonmacnoise Cross of Scriptures

If gold is more his thing, there are classics of Irish and Celtic design to choose from in our collection of gold men's pendants. This Celtic cross is a replica of an ancient wonder of medieval Ireland, The Clonmacnoise High Stone Cross, recreated in your choice of rich 10K, 14K or 18K yellow gold.

3. Two-Tone precious Metals: Heavy Celtic Claddagh Pendant

Not sure if he would prefer silver or gold? One of our two tone pieces is the perfect solution. This two tone Claddagh pendant crafted in heavyweight sterling silver and warm 10K gold gives them both the best of both precious metals in an iconic Irish design that promises love, loyalty and friendship.

4. Personalised - Sterling Silver Customised Ogham Pendant

Personalised gifts are always winners at this time of year. They show you planned ahead, at least a little, and found something truly unique, just for them! Our Sterling Silver Ogham pendant is a best seller every year for this reason. Engraved with a word, name, or short phrase of your choice, in the striking alphabet of the ancient Irish, this is a go to gift for many of the My Irish Jeweler team. A uniquely Irish gift with your own secret message for him to "decode," what could be better? Just be sure to get your order in asap to avoid missing out!

5. Family Heritage: Family Coat of Arms Ring

Keeping with personal gifts, if you are looking for a family heirloom of a different sort, our Family Crest Ring made just for him, is a piece that never fails to impress. A treasure he can wear every day that honors his most important heirloom - his family name.

6. A Claddagh Ring: Men's Classic Claddagh Ring

We sometimes get asked "Can men wear Claddagh Rings?" The answer is a resounding yes. Men can and do wear them. Who doesn't want to join a club that includes Hollywood A listers like Colin Farrell, Gabriel Byrne and Daniel Day Lewis?

7. Celtic Cross: Heavy Oxidised Celtic Cross

In our experience, people but especially men, love it when there is a story behind their jewellery. Celtic Crosses are a great example and unsurprisingly, they are a consistent favourite for gifts for men every holiday season. This robust, sterling silver cross, adorned with intricate knots and an antique finish is a handsome and heavyweight piece he can wear with pride.

8. A Classic Bracelet - Sterling Silver Mens Heavy Bracelet

Bracelets are not the first thing people gravitate to for a gift for him. But ID style bracelets are a notable exception. Our Ogham Name Bracelet is an ID style that can be inscribed with his name or a short special message. He is sure to love it.

9. Classic cufflinks: Trinity Knot Cufflinks and Tie-Tack Gift Set

If you would like to stay on more traditional ground, cufflinks are a textbook jewlery gift for men that are definitely a step up from socks! If he is a sharp dresser who wears suits for work or pleasure, you can’t go wrong with a pair of heirloom cufflinks. With this Trinity Knot gift set, he will get a matching tie tack for a refined and put together look. Dapper indeed! And even better you get a discount for buying two pieces rather than one. Win Win!

10. Money Clip: Exclusive History of Ireland Money Clip

For the man who has it all, this limited edition money clip is a piece of Irish design history. He is sure to enjoy regaling all and sundry about the meaning of the symbols and the origins of this iconic Irish collectors piece. And with only 25 pieces in existence, each individually numbered, this is a truly rare gift.

Our tips for Holiday Shopping

Many of our pieces can be ordered right up to the week before Christmas, but personalised pieces and made to order items like our gold rings can take a little longer. If you want to be sure to have your perfect piece under the tree for him with plenty of time to spare, our advice is order early.

Our jewellery is hallmarked here in Ireland in Dublin Castle and will be securely and speedily shipped in a beautiful gift box in plenty of time for the holidays.

And of course, If you would like any assistance in making your selection please do get in touch. We would be delighted to personally help you in finding that perfect gift for a special man in your life.