Although jewellery for men has become more acceptable and popular, it isn`t until celebrities join in the trend that everyone else is ready and willing to try it out.  Johnny Depp, having established himself as a great actor with a tremendous range, recreating himself from teen heartthrob to one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, is at the man-jewellery forefront.  He has always had a taste for rings, particularly manly skull rings, but he has expanded his jewellery repertoire, and both fans and the media have taken notice.

Johnny`s ring-laden figures have added to his appeal for years.  It set him apart from most men, and established a style that was all his.  He began wearing skull rings even before the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films.  On his 40th birthday, longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis gave him a 14-carat gold ring shaped like the head of a Cherokee as a nod to Depp`s Native American ancestry.  He also recently acquired a solid gold skull ring by high-end jeweler Neil Lane.

Around his neck, he is often photographed wearing a gold necklace with a diamond ring hanging from it.  The necklace itself has a gold-set sapphire, similar to the sapphire ring that Jack Sparrow wears in the "Pirates" movies.  Also hanging from the chain is a ring set with diamonds.

When dressed up, Johnny also usually wears a gold pocket watch and watch chain.  Among the jewellery for men that he only wears occasionally is a silver cross bearing the word "Gonzo" in honor of his now-deceased friend, author Hunter S. Thompson, whom Johnny played in the movie version of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".  His necklace collection also includes a Che Guevara pendant, a pendant bearing the likeness of the Hindu god Ganesh, and several simple beaded pieces.  He has a leather cuff that he has worn since he first started out with a small part in the movie "Platoon", and a colorful beaded bracelet of hearts made by his daughter, Lily Rose. 

Johnny Depp`s jewellery collection is actually apparently quite large, and he isn`t afraid to wear any of it, sometimes stacking necklace on top of necklace and almost always wearing several rings at once.  He will wear his skull rings with the child-like bracelet made by his daughter, and is often photographed wearing his Jack Sparrow beads hanging from his belt loops.

Johnny Depp, a man who has very little interest in influencing fashion, is nonetheless leading by example, making it much more common for men to express themselves through jewellery.