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Men's Glass Bead Jewelry
55 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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Savior, Handcrafted Unisex Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Clear Water, Hand-Woven Beaded Wrap Bracelet with Pewter Button
Weaving Hands
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Gems of Destiny, Onyx and Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet Handcrafted in Guatemala
Cristobal Ramirez
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Blue Gratitude, Blue Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5" x 0.4" W
Eliasu Adams
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Braided Vibe, Artisan-Made Cotton and Hemp Glass Beaded Braided Bracelet
Thanadol
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Tamed Hannya, Bohemian Hannya-Inspired Assorted Cotton Pendant Bracelet
Thanadol
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
Subtle Orbs, Adjustable Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 6.25"
Robert Lanyo
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Your Yellow Self, Eco-Friendly Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Yellow Accents
Eliasu Adams
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
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Beach Days, Golden and Green Glass Beaded Strand Wristband Bracelet
Weaving Hands
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Serene Current, Handmade Turquoise and Brown Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet
Cristobal Ramirez
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Always Connected, 2 Handmade Colorful Beaded Positive Energy Wrap Bracelets
Domingo Reanda
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Anigye Splendor, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet in Brown
Tina Quaye
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Blue Tiger, Eco-Friendly Tiger's Eye Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Eliasu Adams
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Soft Symphony, Bohemian Beaded Wristband Bracelet Hand-Loomed in Guatemala
Weaving Hands
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Infinite Splendor, Brown Beaded Wrap Charm Bracelet and Multi-Strand Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Fertile Land, Colorful Beaded Wrap Bracelet Hand-Woven in Guatemala
Weaving Hands
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Infinite Elegance, Handmade Beaded Wrap Charm Bracelet and Pendant Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Infinite Vibrancy, Red Beaded Wrap Bracelet that Doubles as a Strand Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Butterfly Glam, Ceramic Crystal Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Charm Bracelet
Tina Quaye
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Sunray Embrace, Leather and Glass Beaded Bracelet with Silver Button Closure
Siriporn
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Infinite Glam, Black Beaded Wrap Bracelet that Doubles as a Strand Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Infinite Refinement, Beaded Wrap Bracelet and Strand Necklace with Metallic Charm
Ivania Ruiz
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Clouds of Mine, Handwoven 5-Piece Macrame Wristband Bracelet Set in Grey
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Life of Mine, Adjustable Set of 5 Dark Green Glass Beaded Bracelet Set
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Heaven's Union, Traditional Blue and Black Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet
Álvaro Ratzan
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Infinite Sophistication, Aqua Beaded Wrap Charm Bracelet and Strand Pendant Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
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Fresh Breeze, Colorful Beaded Wristband Bracelet Hand-Woven in Guatemala
Weaving Hands
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True Grace, Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Eliasu Adams
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Infinite Delight, Green Beaded Wrap Bracelet that Doubles as a Strand Necklace
Ivania Ruiz
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Fire's Union, Traditional Red and Black Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet
Álvaro Ratzan
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Horse Profile, Ebony Wood Horse Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 19.75"
Abdulai Osman Adam
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Nature of Mine, Artisan-Made 5-Piece Bright Green Wristband Bracelet Set
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Eclipse of Mine, 5 Woven Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelets in Artichoke Green
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Chocolate of Mine, Chocolate Wristband Bracelet Set with Adjustable 5 Pieces
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Jungle of Mine, Bohemian 5-Piece Green Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet Set
Álvaro Ratzan
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Harmony Shapes, Modern Geometric Leather-Accented Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet
Álvaro Ratzan
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Spring of Mine, Handmade 5-Piece Glass Beaded Bracelet Set in Pale Green
Álvaro Ratzan
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Ancestor Diamonds, Black and Brown Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet with Leather
Álvaro Ratzan
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Sweet Lady, Green Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Eliasu Adams
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Harmony of Hues, Bohemian Hand-Loomed Beaded Wrap Bracelet with Pewter Button
Weaving Hands
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Trendy Makeover, Beaded Positive Energy Long Wrap Bracelet in Black & Grey
Domingo Reanda
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Eco Reverence, Wood and Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelets (Pair)
Length: 7.5"
Eliasu Adams
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Golden Fate, Black and Yellow Unisex Recycled Glass Bead Stretch Bracelet
Erica Yeboah
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Dzika, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Mary Dzidzienyo
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Blue Essence, Sese Wood Beaded Necklace with Blue Recycled Glass Accent
Eliasu Adams
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Geometric Spark, Handwoven Beaded Brown Wrap Bracelet with Geometric Motifs
Domingo Reanda
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Intense Signs, Men's Quartz and Glass Beaded Necklace Crafted in Thailand
Srimuang
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99
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The Village Council
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
Jonas
Aug 30, 2024
Great Men's Bracelet!
This bracelet is most unique and beautiful! It was crafted with great attention to detail and care - and the balance of the colors really puts my mind at peaceful ease! Thanks Eliasu - you are quite an artist :)
Christine
Sep 7, 2021
Truly beautiful!
I have multiple bracelets by Cristobal and this is my favorite! It is beautiful, unique and I appreciate his symbolism in this creation. A wonderful dream of unity to share with the world.
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Álvaro Ratzan Macrame and beaded accessories and jewelry
"Seeing people happy with their work is a satisfaction that cannot be explained in words, it just feels good and fills you with energy."
“I am Alvaro Ratzán. I was born in 1980 in the municipality of Santiago Atitlán, in the department of Sololá. We are a family of 5 brothers. I grew up... read more
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