More on the men's jewelry front - Tracey Mayer tells New City Chicago that she started designing jewelry for men because they started 'begging for it.'

A picture comes to mind...please, please, make me a bracelet!

But, seriously, this more evidence that men are loving the bling almost as much as women: "The designer is quick to point out that bearing baubles doesn't necessarily showcase a dude's feminine side. By incorporating jewelry into his wardrobe, Tracey says, a man not only remains masculine but demonstrates the courage to "redefine masculinity." Tracey describes her typical male customer as the type who "exudes confidence and has his own unique sense of style. He'll wear cufflinks with jeans as well as to a black-tie event."

Mayer culled inspiration from a wide variety of sources for her current men's collection: "Having a home in South India lends a strong Eastern influence in my work," she says. "However, I'm just as likely to spark a great idea while sitting at the football field, watching my boys play." Mayer's passionate about 950 silver, a material that's slightly more pure than sterling, and she incorporates ancient Indian stones, black obsidian and faceted gemstones into her cufflinks, money clips, rings, bracelets and necklaces. A sandblasted, oxidized finish ups the funk factor on several of her pieces."

Make sure you make your way to the Tracey Mayer website. Great jewelry - and even the music isn't too bad.

A bracelet and ring from the Loop Collection: