Purist here. No jewelry beyond wedding ring and no tattoos. I think men's accoutrements are way too "look at me for me". Similar those folks like to carry a Boa or Parrott on the beach on Saturday afternoon in Venice. The "come look at me" thing is embarrassing/peculiar/awkward when broken down psychologically. Then again its not peculiar; its just plainly, come look at me- I have a great need to be seen/observed/ and I want to garner attention. Its even infantile really.
Guys and tattoos are comical really with the objective generally intended to portray dominance/aggression and are usually hideous. Tattoo regret is a national epidemic more severe than covid in the USA.
200 years ago when you went around the Cape or if you were Egyptian, sure it had meaning. Its all total kookery now and you can't deny it blah hahaahhhaahaha. You all just wanna look what is perceived to be a tough guy. Tattoos are total kookery. PHony bad ass!! I need to be looked at!! look at me!!!