With so many men's jewellery brands out there, it’s a wonder that so few make jewellery styles for the modern gent. We don’t want anything too eye-catching, but the right piece of men’s jewellery can add an injection of personality to an outfit. Luckily for us, Alex Orso is flying the flag for understated, stylish jewellery on the belief that detail, no matter how small, is what truly defines the man.
The problem is that shiny things are always rather attractive. We need to distinguish which pieces of men’s jewellery are worth the purchase and which aren’t. This is impossible without getting your hands on the pieces, unless a selfless samaritan writes a review… Welcome to the OPUMO review of Alex Orso’s minimal jewellery for men.
Overview
Based in London, Alex Orso offers a range of subtly masculine jewellery. Each piece, ranging from men’s rings to bracelets and necklaces, has a distinct personality but doesn’t shout for attention. The label seeks to alter the way we view everyday items by elevating them with fine materials and displaying them as pendants. Gold, ruthenium and silver ring pulls and bottle tops act as a tongue-in-cheek take on men’s accessories.
Alex Orso styles
Men’s necklaces
Alex Orso’s typically understated designs take many forms. Even the men’s pendant necklaces – traditionally a loud accessory – boast a restrained, laid-back confidence. One of our favourite aspects of Alex Orso is the label’s sense of humour, you only need to look as far as the crumpled Bottle Top Pendant or Nut & Bolt Pendant necklaces for proof. If you’re looking for something simpler, opt for the classic Silver Disc Pendant.
Men’s bracelets
Bracelets are an inconspicuous way to add an interesting element to an outfit. Alex Orso cuffs are minimal and therefore extremely easy to style. You can get your hands (or wrist) on several different sizes: 2.5mm cuffs, 5mm cuffs and 10mm cuffs are available in silver. For something to make a bigger statement, try one of the diamond cuffs or emerald cuffs.
Men’s rings
Men’s rings are hard to get right, so it’s usually better to keep it simple. Alex Orso’s silver and gold signet rings for men are a great go-to contemporary accessory, but if you think you’d rather take it back to basics, a simple gold or silver band ring for men is for you.
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Beige Relaxed Fit Stretch Cotton 24 Trousers{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Black Calf Granhult{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Natural Linen Theodore Armchair{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Joni Arc Floor Lamp{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Ocean Simply Sartorial Socks (2-Pair){"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Navy Organic Cotton Sweatshirt{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Midnight Blue Simply Sartorial Socks (2-Pair){"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Navy Tropical Wool 24 Trouser{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Navy Jersey Wool Coat{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Beige 24 Blazer{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Olive Fog Adisa Sunglasses{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Floyd Gold Small Cabin Bag{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Beige Wool Scarf{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Choc Brown Haley Tech Puffer Vest{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Black Beam Soundbar{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Forage Therme SV Parka{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Green Montefalco Bomber Jacket{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Shaken & Stirred Socks 6-Pair Box{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Black Heavyweight 24 Trousers{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Black Merino/Cashmere Hat{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
White All Day Shirt Jersey{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Green Suede Lysekil{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Sadie Ceramic Table Lamp{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Dark Snuff Suede Haga{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Choc Brown Lloyd Half-Zip{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Multi Obie Rug{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Lustrà Piscinin Black Smooth Leather Shoe Care Kit{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Arc Floor Lamp{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Sand Boucle Olivier Sofa{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Navy Tropical Wool 24 Blazer{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Black Country Calf Abisko{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Medium Oak Marcel Bedside Table{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Grand Herringbone / Black M/S Shopper Tote{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"} -
Red Sylvia Table Lamp{"id":3,"created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"code":"default","name":"UK","currency_id":50,"hreflang":"en-GB","geo_name":"United Kingdom","geo_name_short":"UK","klevu_api_key":"klevu-160577257020312788"}
Alex Orso Materials
All the brand’s gold jewellery is cast in brass or sterling silver before being plated in 22kt gold. The silver pieces are cast in sterling silver and plated in rhodium which prevents the accessories from leaving any marks and massively increases their lifespan. Finally, one of the more recent additions to the Alex Orso repertoire, ruthenium pieces cast in brass are plated in ruthenium which boasts a dark, sleek finish.
Alex Orso verdict
This is one of our favourite men’s jewellery brands. Alex Orso occupies a niche in the men’s accessories landscape that we were desperately crying out to be filled. Most jewellery for men is obnoxiously loud and frequently feels and looks cheap. Alex Orso’s mid-priced jewellery covers all of our needs: it’s subtle, high-quality, long-lasting and looks great. The range of price points, materials and styles means that there’s a piece to please everyone.
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