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Men's Culture Jewelry
154 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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Scared Ranga, Men's Sterling Silver Locket Ring
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Sukartini
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Dreamy Night, Moon-Inspired Folk Art-Themed Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Buana
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Mighty Sun, Leather Slavic Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
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Barong Soul, Men's Barong-Themed Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Bali
Henry Anthony Sanny
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Bali Script, Handmade Engraved 925 Sterling Silver Ring from Bali
US Ring Size: 9,10
Nyoman Ariawan
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Islander Omkara, Sacred Omkara-Themed Sterling Silver Band Ring Made in Bali
Nyoman Rena
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Sword of Airlangga, Sterling Silver Sword Pendant Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 20"
Putu Gede Darmawan
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Buddha's Harmony, Polished Buddha Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Ajay Patil
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Bhoma, Sterling Silver Cultural Hindu Band Ring from Bali
US Ring Size: 5,6,8,9,10,11,12
Desi Antari
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African Comb, 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
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Lucky Signs, Tibetan-Inspired Classic Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Shivani Choudhary
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OM Serenity, Mantra Syllable Om Symbol-Themed Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Bhavya Jain
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Cross of Two Worlds, Leather Cord Pendant Necklace with Celtic Cross
Made Wardika
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Warrior Power, Sese Wood Power Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
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God-Fearing Faith, Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame
Length: 19"
Ali Mohammed
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Fish by Faith, Men's Christian-Theme Ichthys Fish Sterling Silver Band Ring
Holy Symbols
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Tamed Hannya, Bohemian Hannya-Inspired Assorted Cotton Pendant Bracelet
Thanadol
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Uayeb, Mayan Sterling Silver Uayeb Calendar Glyph Unisex Ring
US Ring Size: 7
Nicte Migliozzi
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Lotus, Leather Accent Sterling Silver Bracelet with Lotus Pendant
Length: 7.5"
Henry Anthony Sanny
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
Viking Guide, Leather Viking Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Kumbhakarna Protection, Men's Traditional Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Buana
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Harmonious Triquetra, Men's Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Triquetra Symbol
Made Wardika
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Odo Nsa All, Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana
Length: 23.5"
Ralph Ashong
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Dorje Flower, Classic Sterling Silver Dorje Pendant Necklace from India
Shivani Choudhary
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Mayan Creativity, Mayan Creativity Nahual-Themed Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
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Gye Nyame Elegance, Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 13.5"
Robert Lanyo
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Dazzling Peace, Folk Art Om-Inspired Aventurine and Onyx Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
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Basuki Brotherhood, Men's Sterling Silver Basuki Chain Pendant Bracelet
Nyoman Ariawan
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African Ankh, Handcrafted Ankh Necklace in Ebony and Bamboo Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ali Mohammed
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Dancing Shiva, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace of Deity Shiva from Bali
Ekayani
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Ghanaian Symbol, Leather Wristband Bracelet with Wooden Accent
Length: 8.25"
Ali Mohammed
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Mandala Charm, Mandala-Themed Reversible Onyx Beaded Steel Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
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Mayan Transformation, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Transformation Nahual Motif
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Aj Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Nickel Pendant Necklace with Aj Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Mayan Authority, Jade Pendant Necklace with Mayan Authority Nahual Motif
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Dancing Maya, Maya-themed Unisex Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.25"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
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Ancestral Presence, Brushed-Satin Sterling Silver Lion Dance-Inspired Pendant
Jantana
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Mayan Compassion, Mayan Compassion Nahual-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
E Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with E Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Mayan Transcendence, Jade Necklace with Mayan Transcendence Nahual Pendant
Ruben and Gilda Perez
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B’atz’ Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with B’atz’ Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Shirdi Sai Baba, Polished Sterling Silver Shirdi Sai Baba Pendant Necklace
Ajay Patil
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No'j Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with No'j Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Tijax Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Tijax Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Toj Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Nickel Pendant Necklace with Toj Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Sun's Om, Sun-Themed Om Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Ajay Patil
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Tz'i Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Tz'i Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Ajpu Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Ajpu Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Q'anil Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Q'anil Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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K'at Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with K'at Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Ajmaq Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Ajmaq Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
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Helm of Awe, Leather and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Norse Sign
Made Wardika
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Aztec Charm, Taxco Silver Cuff Bracelet with Aztec-Inspired Motifs
Angel Ortiz
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Ganesha Presence, Inspirational Brushed-Satin Sterling Silver Ganesha Pendant
Jantana
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Aztec Eye, Men's Aztec Eye Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Taxco
Length: 22"
Angel Ortiz
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Balinese Ongkare, Balinese Sacred Symbol Ongkare-Themed Men's Silver Necklace
Ekayani
$104.99 Wholesale$104.99 -
Thor Ram, Men's Sterling Silver Thor's Hammer Pendant Necklace
Length: 20.25"
Shivani Choudhary
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Iximche Jaguar, Archaeological Sterling Silver and Leather Jaguar bracelet
Length: 7"
Nicte Migliozzi
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Heaven's Union, Traditional Blue and Black Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet
Álvaro Ratzan
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Tlaltecuhtli Skull, Men's Taxco Silver Aztec Goddess Tlaltecuhtli Skull Pendant
Angel Ortiz
$224.99 Wholesale$224.99
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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.
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
Errol
Oct 16, 2025
A Myth Woven in Silver
Sometimes the best gifts are to yourself. This piece is stunning — the silverwork is impeccable, the clasp elegant, and the Basuki dragon design mesmerizing. It catches the light beautifully and feels incredible on the wrist. A true work of art.
Cedric h.
Sep 29, 2017
Jewelry that's true art
The necklace always receives notice and words of admiration. I wear it with pride and a sense of fresh confidence. The artistic and skillful creation of it shines through. I love it and it has been a joy to own.
Adriana
Feb 12, 2021
Amazing piece
This was a gift for my husband and he loves it. This piece is beautifully crafted, has some weight to it and is wonderful. Highly reccomended!
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