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Men's Peace
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Icon of Peace, Polished Sterling Silver Signet Ring with Peace Symbol
Komang Suastra
$124.99 Wholesale$124.99 -
Angel's Flight, Unisex Sterling Silver Angel Wings Cocktail Ring from Bali
Komang Budiarta
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Thoughtful Llama, Handcrafted Llama Leather Passport Cover in Dark Brown
Kathiana Quispe
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Asomdwoe II, African Beaded Wood Mask Original Artisan Design
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Desire for Peace, Hand Carved and Painted African Mask from Ghana
Anna Yawson
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Lotus, Leather Accent Sterling Silver Bracelet with Lotus Pendant
Length: 7.5"
Henry Anthony Sanny
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
Nature & Peace, Hand-Painted Folk Art-Themed Pinewood Wall Cross
Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo
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Ring of Peace, Circular Natural Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 18"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
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A Dream of Peace, Set of 6 Handcrafted Bird-Shaped Leather Ornaments
Chirag Choudhary
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Tridatu Peace, Aquamarine Obsidian Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Pendant Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Ancient Om in Black, Black Cord Bracelet with 950 Silver Om Charm
Length: 7"
Napapat
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Hope and Peace, Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 14"
Jorge Lopez
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Passionate Peace, Red Resin Lotus Tealight Candleholder with Silver Glitter
Katherine Zúñiga
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Buddha's Blessing of Peace, Buddhism White Marble Sculpture from India
Gulam Rasool
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Chakras in Turquoise, Chakra-Themed Embroidered Cotton Yoga Mat in Turquoise (2x6)
Harish Verma
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Unity Makes Strength, 3 Men's Braided Friendship Bracelets from Guatemala
María Canil
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Reflective Peace, Crackled Iron Tongue Drum with Mango Wood Drumsticks
Tulsi Dass
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Blue Peace, Handcrafted Blue Resin Lotus-Shaped Tealight Candleholder
Katherine Zúñiga
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Balancing Om, Tiger's Eye Amethyst Beaded Necklace with Om Steel Pendant
Sumit Dhawan
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Peaceful Globe, Waxed Nylon Cord Necklace with Sterling Silver Dove Pendant
Sarote Lochotinunt
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Lucky Peace, Olive Colored Cord Beaded Bracelet with Silver Peace Charm
Length: 7.75"
Napapat
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Peace at Heart, World Peace Project Sterling Silver Peace Necklace
Nyoman Ariawan
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Peaceful Planet, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Globe and Peace Symbol
Jantana
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Together As One, Inspirational Framed Cotton Wall Art of Women for Peace
Randy Abeka Abbam
$277.99 Wholesale$277.99 -
United Sounds, Colorful-Printed Iron Drum with Mango Wood Sticks from India
Tulsi Dass
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Heavenly Peace, Men's Sterling Silver Religious Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 20"
Henry Anthony Sanny
$174.99 Wholesale$174.99 -
Global Melodies, Classic Iron Drum with Mango Wood Sticks and World Map Print
Tulsi Dass
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Sunshine, Signed Expressionist Oil and Gold Foil Sunflower Painting
Carolina Cabrera
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Ancient Spirit, Thai Artisan Crafted Silver Beaded Ebony Cord Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Napapat
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Palatial Peace, Patterned Iron Tongue Drum with Mango Wood Drumsticks
Tulsi Dass
$167.99 Wholesale$167.99 -
Chakras in Grey, Chakra-Themed Embroidered Cotton Yoga Mat in Grey (2x6)
Harish Verma
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Cherub of Peace, Hand-Painted Golden Ceramic Sculpture of Little Angel
Liz Oliva
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Chakras in Pink, Chakra-Themed Embroidered Cotton Yoga Mat in Pink (2x6)
Harish Verma
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Chakras in Green, Chakra-Themed Embroidered Cotton Yoga Mat in Green (2x6)
Harish Verma
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Chakras in Black, Chakra-Themed Embroidered Cotton Yoga Mat in Black (2x6)
Harish Verma
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Tridatu Unity, Men's Bloodstone and Onyx Yoga Tridatu Wristband Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Serene Hamsa, Handcrafted Hamsa-Shaped Blue and Golden Resin Catchall
Katherine Zúñiga
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Ancient Om in Green, Silver Om Charm Bracelet on Braided Green Cords
Length: 7"
Napapat
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
New Day, Dark Red Cord Flower Motif Bracelet with Silver Peace Charm
Length: 7"
Napapat
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Spiritual Peace, Balinese Handmade Bohemian Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Made Masna
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Bamboo Peace, Sterling Silver Bamboo Motif Peace Symbol Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Nyoman Ariawan
$279.99 Wholesale$279.99
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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
Geri
Jul 5, 2021
Couldn?t Have Been Better
This ring is beautifully designed and crafted. The fit was true to size. The design was impeccably achieved, the finishing was perfect with the fine contrast of oxidation and a highly polished shine. I have received compliments on this ring. A truly talented artist!!!
Zack
Jan 13, 2017
Absolutely beautiful
This men's Garnet ring is just stunning an beautiful the picture on the website don't do it justice. The ring size is great an the Craftsmanship is out standing. I just love it . Thank you guys so very much .
simple yet perfect
Sometimes, I have a hard time purchasing earrings online - never knowing if the earrings will be too big on my ears. But these peace symbol earrings are literally perfect - a delicate, well-made earring that makes a perfect statement!
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Jantana Sterling silver jewelry
"Now that our parents have retired, they have more time to visit us. They are so happy that we are carrying on their silver jewelry tradition!"
"My dream is to one day have a jewelry workshop and produce my own designs. My parents are jewelers and created made to order jewelry in our... read more
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