Matte Black Men's Jewellery, Blacked Out

Matte black is the third finish in the Monrich catalogue, alongside gold and silver. Black PVD over solid surgical-grade stainless steel — the same PVD process as the gold range, deposited in black rather than 18K gold, with a final brushing pass that removes the gloss before sealing. The result is a flat black finish that reads modern, streetwear, technical — the opposite of the warmth of gold or the cool sheen of silver. Used most often by men who already own gold or silver pieces and want a contrast finish for layering, or by men who want jewellery that does not shine.

Same Shapes, Different Finish

The matte black edit covers the core men's shapes. Cuban link chains in 6mm to 10mm widths. Signet rings — blank or engraved face. ID bar bracelets, engraveable. Dog tag pendants. Plain banded rings in 3mm to 8mm widths. Hoop and stud earrings. Cufflinks. Each shape exists in matte black using the same base construction as the gold equivalent — solid stainless steel, mechanical settings on iced pieces, laser engraving before plating on personalised pieces. The finish changes; the build does not.

Black PVD, Built for Durability

The matte black market is dominated by sprayed or painted black coatings that scratch off within months — particularly visible at the edges and contact points of chains and rings. Black PVD bonds molecularly to the steel base the same way 18K gold PVD does. The black layer does not chip, does not flake, does not show wear lines. Daily wear, shower, gym, sleep — the matte finish holds for years. The brushed finish hides micro-scratches that would show as gloss marks on a polished surface.

Pair With Gold or Wear All-Black

The two strongest matte black looks are committed all-black (every piece in matte black, no contrasting finish) and matte black plus gold contrast (one matte chain, one gold ring; one matte bracelet, one gold cuff). Avoid matte black plus silver — the two cool tones compete rather than complement. For the streetwear styling angle on matte, see streetwear. For the minimal angle, see minimalist.