Money Clips

Money clips replace the wallet in many a man's pocket. A money clip is a much easier, more comfortable way to carry your essentials with you without the bulk and awkward look of a fat, bulging wallet in your pants pocket or jacket.

A money clip is just what it sounds like. It is a large, flat clip, traditionally (and most often still) made from some type of decorative or precious metal. Often the chosen base metal is stainless steel as it is strong and will retain its shape and grasp after repeated use. For a more sophisticated look, a stainless steel money clip may be plated (or simply made entirely) with gold. Plating is a good likelihood for new gold and silver money clips; vintage styles could go either way (for example, an antique gold money clip).

Other materials may overlay the metal base as well. An example is a leather money clip; in the case of leather money clips, the leather may be sewn completely over the metal clip or may just sheath the clip to hide the metal. Some men prefer a money clip in leather because the hardness of the metal is covered by the leather.

A popular new style of leather money clip is the money clip wallet. The wallet money clip has been designed in response to the modern day reliance on more credit and debit cards as opposed to carrying large amounts of cash. A clip money wallet is nearly as thin as a traditional clip; the man money wallet of this style, however, has a folding enclosure surrounding the cash clip to hold a license and credit cards.

Another modern-day money clip option is the so called 'smart money clip'. The smart money clip is completely metal (in most cases) as money clips originally were. The clip is formed into the back of a thin metal case which can hold several credit cards (or licenses, etc.).

Money clips are one way any man can show some expression. Even men who never wear jewelry can show off a little of their favorite interests and styles with the choice of a nice money clip. Just two expressive examples (out of an endless selection of many) might be a NASCAR money clip or a golf money clip.

And for the man who just can't find the right style, motif, or design of money clip to showcase his personal style, custom money clips are always an option.

Of great benefit to shopping for custom money clips and unique money clips is the advent of internet shopping. Now, through the thousands of online jewelry and men's fashion retailers, virtually any theme can be found in a money clip of a desired style. Sorting through so many retailers can be a bit of chore, but with the help of sites like the JewelryMarketplace, finding the best of the best in money clip sellers is as simple as a point and a click.