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Men's Necklaces
716 items
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Totem Feathers, Men's Unique Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Angel Wing, Hand Carved Angel Wing Men's Necklace on Black Leather
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Hook Me Up, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Bali Turtle, Sawo Wood and Bone Turtle Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Whale Tail, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Twin Dolphins, Carved Cow Bone Dolphin Themed Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Brave Eagle, Men's Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bird Necklace
Length: 1.6" x 0.3" W
Buana
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
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Buddha Head III, Artisan Crafted Bone Pendant Necklace of Buddha Head
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
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Golden Fur, Men's Sterling Silver and Brass Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Shield of Ken Arok, Sterling Silver Men's Pendant Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 20"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Eagle Horns, Adjustable Eagle-Themed Hand-Carved Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
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Mighty Sun, Leather Slavic Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
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Stable Freedom, Hand-Painted Brown Feather Pendant Necklace from Bali
Ayu Ary
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Lucky Horse, Men's Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Narayannii
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Swordsman, Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Sword Pendant Necklace
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Eagle Trio, Handcrafted Eagle-Themed Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
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Colombian Jaguar, Handcrafted Men's Sterling Silver Jaguar Pendant Necklace
Eden Family
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Warrior of the Sea, Hand-Carved Seahorse-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
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Ferocious Bull, Men's Handcrafted Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Surfer's Spirit, Men's Brown Wood Pendant Necklace form Brazil
Length: 23.5"
Teixeira Family
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Adventurous Skull, Sese Wood Skull Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 22.5"
Robert Lanyo
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Sacred Tree, Leather Cord Necklace with Bone Tree of Life Pendant
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Guardian Owl, Owl Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord from Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
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Magic Night, Owl and Moon Bone Pendant Necklace Handmade in Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Sword of Airlangga, Sterling Silver Sword Pendant Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 20"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Starlight Dimension, Fair Trade Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
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Swimming Carp, Unisex Fish Pendant Necklace Carved from Wood
Length: 27"
Chander Kant
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Dragon Ouroboros, Circular Sterling Silver Dragon Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Shivani Choudhary
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Holy Sacrifice, Men's Sterling Silver Cross Necklace
Length: 20"
Nyoman Rena
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Buddha Head II, Buddha Head Necklace in Carved Cow Bone and Leather
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
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Courage Spirals, Men's Sawo Wood Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Komang Agus Saputra
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Neat Feathers, Feather Bone Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
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Buddha's Harmony, Polished Buddha Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Ajay Patil
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Twisting Snake, Sterling Silver Snake Necklace Crafted in India
Length: 20"
Shivani Choudhary
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Meditating Ganesha, Sterling Silver Ganesha Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord
Length: 18"
Made Sudiari
$207.99 Wholesale$207.99 -
Night Wolf, Men's Bone Leather & Sterling Silver Wolf Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
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Balinese Bolt, Men's Sawo Wood Bolt Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Komang Agus Saputra
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Oxidized Spruce, Forest-Themed Oxidized Spruce Tree Leaf Pendant Necklace
Nyoman Rena
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Sunset Moon, Garnet and Sterling Silver Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
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Pale Angel, Garnet and Sterling Silver Angel Wing Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
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Thorny Devil, Hand Carved Indonesian Black Lizard Cow Bone Necklace
Length: 12.5"
Made Wardika
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Pious Harmony, Sterling Silver Spiritual Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.5"
Shivani Choudhary
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African Comb, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Warrior Skull, Men's Sterling Silver Warrior Skull Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Narayannii
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Victorious, Men's Sterling Silver Dragon Necklace
Length: 20"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Courageous Freedom, Hand-Painted Red and Yellow Feather Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
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Ethereal Angel, Garnet and Amethyst Angel Wing Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
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Fearsome Dragon, Sterling Silver Dragon Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.25"
Shivani Choudhary
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Our Time, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
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Five Pyramids, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99
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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.
Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
Featured Reviews
Kate
Jul 6, 2016
This will always be cherished
This lovely bone carved necklace reminds me of my father's loving arms wrapped protectively around me. He died just a few months ago, so this necklace is particularly precious to me. I wear it often so he is always with me. Very fine detail also.
Lauren
Jul 22, 2024
Beautiful pendant compliments many tops.
The adjustable cord allows me to wear it so that pendant enhance the appearance of every neckline. It is als great to make solid tops more interesting. 5 stars!
Melissa
Aug 7, 2017
A beautiful pendant.
I am very happy with my pendant. It is very delicate so care must be taken when wearing it. The details of this piece are amazing!
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Made Wardika Carved bone and leather jewelry
"My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2015. Thanks to Novica, I have been able to provide financial comfort to my family. I can make ends meet for them and... read more
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