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I'd like some advice on jewelry I can wear out and about when I'm presenting as a man. Preferably something that wouldn't get too many looks on a 40 year old.

Simple gold or silver chains are an obvious choice. Bead mala bracelets too.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I don't think it's racist, as it's a fact of life for non-white men that they will suffer from racist policing policies in the US that land them in jail far more often. If one ends up in jail, it's difficult to keep in contact with the 'outside'. And be it for bail, or for when one is released; that gold can be sold when they need the cash. Because of your comment, I've read up a bit on this, and there's a lot to learn. There's much more than I've said. And this is off topic for the original post, so I'll leave it up to you to do your own reading.

Bulky gold chains and other gold or platinum jewelry often stand as a tangible symbol of success and prosperity against difficult odds, for people of any race.

https://www.jewelrycarats.com/history-of-american-slave-jewelry/ https://goldpresidents.com/blogs/news/what-is-the-significance-of-bold-necklaces-in-black-culture-why-do-rappers-wear-them-a-lot-especially-when-they-perform-on-stage-or-during-interviews