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Men's Bracelets
802 items
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Tridatu Balance, Men's Bloodstone Obsidian Aquamarine Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
Made Masna
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
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Rugged Vibes, Lapis Lazuli and Leather Bracelets from Guatemala (Set of 4)
Length: 8"
Wakami
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Java Groove, Silver and Braided Leather Bracelet
National Geographic Jewelry Collection
$69.95 Wholesale$69.95 -
Grounding Tiles, Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
Swasti Jain
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Jakarta Man, Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.75"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Serpent Style, Men's Leather Braided Cord Bracelet from Bali
Length: 7.75"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Clear Waves, Bohemian Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Made Masna
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Little Green Apple, Brown Macrame Bracelet with Light Green Jade Stone
Length: 6"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
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Souls of Transformation, Natural Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet Handmade in India
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Double Hug, Golden Brown Leather Braid Wrap Bracelet for Men
Length: 16.25"
Chaloemphon
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Weaver, Men's Brown Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Putu Gede Darmawan
$284.99 Wholesale$284.99 -
Serpent Allure, Sterling Silver Naga Chain Bracelet with Snake Pendant
Nyoman Ariawan
$259.99 Wholesale$259.99 -
Inner Protector, Men's Volcanic Stone Beaded Bracelet with Hematite Jewel
Erick and Ivania
$33.95 Wholesale$33.95 -
Double Cinnamon, Men's Hand Braided Brown Leather Wrap Bracelet
Length: 16.5"
Chaloemphon
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Savior, Handcrafted Unisex Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Join Hands in Black, Cord Bracelet with Sterling Hands
Length: 6.75"
Jose Luis Pariona
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Serpentine Gleam, Sterling Silver Serpentine Chain Bracelet from India
Length: 8.5"
Narayannii
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Hamsa Jewels, Hamsa-Themed Earthy and Green-Toned Jasper Pendant Bracelet
Swasti Jain
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Faith by Forest, Christian-Inspired Sese Wood Beaded Cross Pendant Bracelet
Erica Yeboah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Faith by Resilience, Artisan-Made Sese Wood Cross Pendant Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
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Wisdom, Men's Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet
Length: 8.25"
Kadek Wijanegara
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Bone Collector, Hand Carved Bone Skull Bead Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Made Wardika
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
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Open Mind, Men's Handcrafted Sterling Silver Braided Bracelet
Length: 8.75"
Kadek Wijanegara
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Wise Shadows, Om-Themed Unisex Sese Wood Beaded Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
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Luck & Earth, Natural Pyrite and Lava Stone Beaded Unisex Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
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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
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Mandala Geometry, Multicolored Cotton Macrame Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7"
Manuela Gomez
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Dragon Tale, Sterling Silver Wheat Chain Bracelet with Dragon Head Clasp
Length: 8.5"
Wayan Asmana
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United Orbs, 3 Painted Wood & Ceramic Beaded Stretch Pendant Bracelets
Anuva Baid
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Clear Water, Hand-Woven Beaded Wrap Bracelet with Pewter Button
Weaving Hands
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Meditative Colors, Multicolor Handmade Multi-Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
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Sunlit Dawn, Carnelian Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7"
Siriporn
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Amina in Golden Gray, Men's Rope Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Gems of Destiny, Onyx and Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet Handcrafted in Guatemala
Cristobal Ramirez
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Single Black Braid, Braided Black Leather Mens Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Chaloemphon
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Souls of Confidence, Inspirational Natural Pyrite Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Grow Together, Studded Leather Cuff Bracelet from India
Length: 8.25"
Deepika Lohani
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Money Magnet, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet for Prosperity
Swasti Jain
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Souls of Protection, Artisan-Made Hematite Beaded Stretch Bracelet from India
Swasti Jain
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Souls of Optimism, Inspirational Round Aventurine Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
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Cylindrical Charm, Balinese 18k Gold-Accented Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet
Made Suyana
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
Telaga Waja River, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Bracelet from Bali
Length: 8"
Wayan Asmana
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Excellence, Multicolored Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men
Length: 8.75"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Adaptation, Black Leather and Sterling Silver Men's Bracelet
Length: 9"
Nyoman Ariawan
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Starry Night, Artisan Crafted Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Length: 6.25"
Made Wardika
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Afternoon Eclipse, Handmade Onyx and Hematite Wrap Bracelet from Bali
Length: 35"
Ayu Widiani
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Amina in Gold and Navy, Men's Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99
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Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.
Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.
Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.
women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.
Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.
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.
Featured Reviews
Monika
Jun 26, 2020
Excellent workmanship
Beautiful detail and craftsmanship. More substantial than I had expected. Good value. This is the one to buy!
Patricia
Jun 23, 2016
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
I made the purchase of this bracelet for my son. He is so proud of it. The detail is beautiful. The bracelet is absolutely as gorgeous as the picture… Thank you so very much for the hard work and it is appreciated bunches!
Richard
Jan 29, 2025
Beautiful men’s cuff bracelet
This is a beautifully made bracelet. You can tell by the quality and weight. It is flexible so it can be fitted precisely to your wrist. I will be leaving it on most of the time to avoid the constant bending. It is comfortable and has received many complements.
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