The Pearl necklace is very….hetero
If we think specifically about the male body wearing jewelry, in the modern era it is not a popular thing. The male body has limited acceptable formats of jewelry. We have cufflinks, tie tacks, lapel pins, and depending on the generational demographic, maybe a man wears earrings, a ring or a pinky ring.
Emerging Ideas in Masculinity Research: An Interview with Raewyn Connell
It happened in 2004 I think, when my life changed.