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Men's Black Jewelry
205 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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Tambora, Onyx and Gold Accented Sterling Silver Ring for Men
US Ring Size: 9,10,11
Putu Gede Darmawan
$367.99 Wholesale$367.99 -
Disguise, Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring with Nature Motif
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13
Alok Jain
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Black Bamboo, Onyx and Silver Ring from Indonesia
US Ring Size: 8,9
Komang Wijayana
$139.99 Wholesale$199.99$139.99 -
Dark Clouds, Men's Silver and Onyx Domed Ring
US Ring Size: 7,8,9,10
Aparna
$349.99 Wholesale$349.99 -
Swordsman, Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Sword Pendant Necklace
Putu Gede Darmawan
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
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Warrior of the Sea, Hand-Carved Seahorse-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Inner Protector, Men's Volcanic Stone Beaded Bracelet with Hematite Jewel
Erick and Ivania
$33.95 Wholesale$33.95 -
Faith by Resilience, Artisan-Made Sese Wood Cross Pendant Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Neat Feathers, Feather Bone Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Meditating Ganesha, Sterling Silver Ganesha Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord
Length: 18"
Made Sudiari
$207.99 Wholesale$207.99 -
Wise Shadows, Om-Themed Unisex Sese Wood Beaded Bracelet in Black Hues
Erica Yeboah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Luck & Earth, Natural Pyrite and Lava Stone Beaded Unisex Stretch Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Thorny Devil, Hand Carved Indonesian Black Lizard Cow Bone Necklace
Length: 12.5"
Made Wardika
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
African Comb, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Mystique, Men's Sterling Silver and Onyx Ring
US Ring Size: 11
Mutiara Collection
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Our Time, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Five Pyramids, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Excellence, Multicolored Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men
Length: 8.75"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Warrior Power, Sese Wood Power Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Black Skull, Carved Bone Skull Pendant on Cord Handmade in Indonesia
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Adaptation, Black Leather and Sterling Silver Men's Bracelet
Length: 9"
Nyoman Ariawan
$269.99 Wholesale$269.99 -
Echoes of Passion, Black Onyx and Hematite Heart Pendant Necklace from India
Sumit Dhawan
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Altar to Faith, Black Macrame Bracelet with Sterling Silver Cross Symbol
Hema
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Single Black Braid, Braided Black Leather Mens Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Chaloemphon
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Altar to Divinity, Black Macrame Bracelet with Sterling Silver Ek Onkar Symbol
Hema
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Altar to Enlightenment, Black Macrame Cord Bracelet with Sterling Silver Om Symbol
Hema
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Dragon Realm, Dragon-Themed Black Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Maria and Gennadii
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Shadows of Winter, Adjustable Natural Obsidian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
Swasti Jain
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Odo Nsa All, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
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Move in Rhythm, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Young Bud in Black, Unisex Black Dyed Leather Cuff Bracelet Handmade in Thailand
Chang
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
King of Depths, Hand-Carved Kraken-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Hero of Islands, Balinese Artisan-Made Black Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet
Zayd Makarim
$94.99 Wholesale$94.99 -
Sanur Shore, Artisan Crafted Leather and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Ita Puspita
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Highland Elements, Neutral Tones Macrame Bracelets from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Length: 8"
Wakami
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Shadows of Fieriness, Natural Pyrite and Lava Stone Three-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Swasti Jain
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Embrace Sophistication, Adjustable Unisex Leather Cuff Bracelet Hand-Dyed Black
Chang
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Rugged Black, Handcrafted Men's Black Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Chaloemphon
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Chakra Unity, Balinese Chakra Lava Stone Beaded Unity Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Ayu Ary
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Endeavor in Black, Artisan Crafted Cord Bracelet with 950 Silver Beads
Length: 6.75"
Napapat
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Nocturnal Bull, Men’s Reclaimed Wood Pendant Necklace with Bull Head Motif
Victor Hugo Lopez
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Pop of Color, Recycled Plastic Beaded Cord Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 6.25"
Robert Lanyo
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Inner Hero, Men's Volcanic Stone Beaded Bracelet with Labradorite Jewel
Erick and Ivania
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Mystic Fortitude, Folk Art Braided Pendant Bracelet with Natural Green Jade
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$127.99 Wholesale$159.99$127.99 -
Feline Friend, Abstract Cat-Themed Reclaimed Wood Pendant Necklace
Victor Hugo Lopez
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Ancient Memory, Green Jade Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
Bun Claw in Black, Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Bracelet in Black
Length: 9"
Nyoman Ariawan
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Straight Path, Men's Brown Leather Recon Turquoise Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Chaloemphon
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Ancient Om in Black, Black Cord Bracelet with 950 Silver Om Charm
Length: 7"
Napapat
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Tropical Motif, Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Leather Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Ita Puspita
$194.99 Wholesale$194.99 -
Viper Realm, Snake-Themed Black Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Maria and Gennadii
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Natural Vibes, Hand-Crafted Unisex Bamboo Beaded Wristband Bracelet
Bernardo Villalta
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Grey Jewel, Artisan-Made Folk Art-Themed Grey Macrame Wristband Bracelet
Artisans of Panabaj
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99
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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
Barbara
Nov 24, 2019
A special gift for a family member
This is not my first purchase from this artist. Such amazing details in every piece. This is a gift for my Grandson. His second carved Skull. His first was "Demon King". Keep them coming!! And Thank You.
Beautiful! Just what I expected.
The ring is beautiful with the black Onyx stone. The silver is highly polished and highly detailed. Great for evening ware. Very satisfied with my purchase.
Hugh
May 27, 2017
Truly beautiful and of fine quality
The bracelet is more than I expected...knowing that it was custom made...and with my wrist in mind...made the bracelet special...I do not know the artisan...however...I do recognize the quality...thank you...thank you...thank you...
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