Varieties today include silver, gold, stainless steel and non-metal varieties such as cord and leather. Some are accented with diamonds or other materials such as wood or onyx. The most common styles available include link, cuff, and chain bracelets.When shopping for a first time bracelet for a man it is usually best to go for a simple design.Choose a preferred metal  and let the detail be in the craftsmanship of the piece instead of the intricacies of the detail.