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Men's Bead
231 items
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Tridatu Balance, Men's Bloodstone Obsidian Aquamarine Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
Made Masna
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Grounding Tiles, Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Clear Waves, Bohemian Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Souls of Transformation, Natural Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet Handmade in India
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Savior, Handcrafted Unisex Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Mosaic Spring, Set of 4 Mosaic-Inspired Colorful Glass Beaded Coasters
Arti Sharma
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Life & Death, Set of 5 Skull and Flower-Themed Wool Felt Ornaments
Rajesh Gehlot
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Graceful Love, Set of 4 Handcrafted Heart-Shaped Glass Beaded Coasters
Arti Sharma
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Hamsa Jewels, Hamsa-Themed Earthy and Green-Toned Jasper Pendant Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Luck & Earth, Natural Pyrite and Lava Stone Beaded Unisex Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Tranquil Tides, Blue Palette Multi-Gemstone Unisex Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
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Lucky Tiles, Bohemian Stretch Bracelet with Tiger's Eye Beads from India
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
United Orbs, 3 Painted Wood & Ceramic Beaded Stretch Pendant Bracelets
Anuva Baid
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Ivory Majesty, Set of 4 Handcrafted Round Ivory Glass Beaded Coasters
Arti Sharma
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Clear Water, Hand-Woven Beaded Wrap Bracelet with Pewter Button
Weaving Hands
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Meditative Colors, Multicolor Handmade Multi-Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Sunlit Dawn, Carnelian Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7"
Siriporn
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Gems of Destiny, Onyx and Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet Handcrafted in Guatemala
Cristobal Ramirez
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Souls of Confidence, Inspirational Natural Pyrite Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Blue Sunrise, Traditional Black Decorative Box with Blue Beads and Mirrors
Jaya Nugraha
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Money Magnet, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet for Prosperity
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Souls of Protection, Artisan-Made Hematite Beaded Stretch Bracelet from India
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Souls of Optimism, Inspirational Round Aventurine Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Starry Night, Artisan Crafted Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Length: 6.25"
Made Wardika
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Courageous Eye, Hand Crafted Bead Bracelet of Tiger's Eye and Brass
Length: 7.75"
Tiraphan Hasub
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Souls of Wisdom, Inspirational Round Amethyst Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Enchanted Feel, Artisan-Made Rhodonite and Amethyst Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Earthy Energy, Bohemian Adjustable Tiger's Eye Beaded Strand Necklace
Lorena Cofiño
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Echoes of Passion, Black Onyx and Hematite Heart Pendant Necklace from India
Sumit Dhawan
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Lagoon Depths, Serpentine Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7"
Siriporn
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Eternal Tranquility, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Yoga Bracelet with Adjustable Lenght
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Subtle Orbs, Adjustable Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 6.25"
Robert Lanyo
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Tridatu Purity, Blue Men's Yoga Tridatu Multi-Gemstone Pendant Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Colorful Links, Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Colorful Unakite Stones
Swasti Jain
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Shimmer and Sheen, Rectangular and Round Hematite Bead Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Tina Quaye
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Shiva Silhouette, Shiva-Themed Tiger's Eye and Lava Stone Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Harmonious Fire, Bohemian-Inspired Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Spiritual Blend, Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Yoga Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Exquisite Crimson, Hill Tribe Silver Beaded Wristband Bracelet with Red Cord
Pakaon Sojintarit
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Tranquil Mind, Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Yoga Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Souls of Emotion, Natural Rhodonite Beaded Stretch Bracelet Crafted in India
Swasti Jain
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Magical Saga, Chakra-Themed Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Deep Devotion, Onyx Agate Hematite Beaded Necklace with Steel Cross Pendant
Sumit Dhawan
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Prosperous Tiles, Green Aventurine Beaded Stretch Bracelet Crafted in India
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Fading Star, Artisan Crafted Ebony Wood Star-Motif Charm Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Robert Lanyo
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Tridatu Force, Fluorite Obsidian Amethyst Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Shadows of Courage, Unisex Adjustable Hematite and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Times of Wisdom, Adjustable Aquamarine and Amethyst Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
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Beach Days, Golden and Green Glass Beaded Strand Wristband Bracelet
Weaving Hands
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Divine Strength, Ganesha-Themed Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Lord Prayer, Tiger's Eye Lava Stone Steel Beaded Cross Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Magical Waves, Bohemian Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Made Masna
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Exquisite Ebony, Black Wristband Bracelet with Thai Hill Tribe Silver Beads
Pakaon Sojintarit
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Harmonious Soul, Bohemian Handmade Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Made Masna
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Shadows of Fieriness, Natural Pyrite and Lava Stone Three-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Highland Elements, Neutral Tones Macrame Bracelets from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Length: 8"
Wakami
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Tridatu Protection, Yoga Tridatu Men's Onyx Tiger's Eye Unakite Pendant Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Shades of Earth, Handmade Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet with Sliding Knot
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Serene Current, Handmade Turquoise and Brown Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet
Cristobal Ramirez
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Chakra Unity, Balinese Chakra Lava Stone Beaded Unity Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Ayu Ary
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Times of Confidence, Inspirational Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet Crafted in Bali
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Always Connected, 2 Handmade Colorful Beaded Positive Energy Wrap Bracelets
Domingo Reanda
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Inner Earth, Balinese Artisan-Made Aquamarine and Tiger's Eye Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Anigye Splendor, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet in Brown
Tina Quaye
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Tridatu Serenity, Men's Aquamarine Obsidian Sandstone Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Earth and Forest, Handcrafted Men's Agate and Jade Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Efrain Espinoza
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Inner Sage, Blue Sodalite Beaded Bracelet with Golden Brass Accents
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Dazzling Peace, Folk Art Om-Inspired Aventurine and Onyx Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Tridatu Harmony, Yoga Tridatu Amazonite and Onyx Beaded Men's Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
Featured Reviews
Everett
Apr 2, 2019
Love It
Something I can wear with pride. As an author, I will be wearing this bracelet at all my booksignings.
James
Sep 20, 2021
Simple design
Have been looking for a Tigers eye bracelet for some time, and this one ticks all the boxes. Classically simple with brass rings as contrast, and love that it’s not on elastic. Very very happy buyer
JOyCE
Jan 19, 2020
Fun and practical
I love this bracelet. It goes with everything and is easy to slip on, on busy mornings. It seems like it will last a long time.
Featured Artist
Made Masna Hand-crafted beaded jewelry
After experiencing financial hardships in my youth, I feel immensely grateful to provide for my family and serve as a role model for my children.
"My name is Made Masna, and I am from Ubud, Gianyar, where I was born in 1971. Growing up in a village known for its exquisite wood carving, I... read more
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