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Men's Sea Life Jewelry
49 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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The Guide of the Depths, Dolphin-Shaped Sterling Silver Wrap Ring Made in Bali
Giri Tasmana
$47.49 Wholesale$49.99$47.49 -
The Warrior of the Depths, Megalodon-Shaped Sterling Silver Wrap Ring from Bali
Giri Tasmana
$47.49 Wholesale$49.99$47.49 -
Chelonia Turtle, Men's Sterling Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Ring
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9.5,10.5,11,12
Nyoman Rena
$254.99 Wholesale$299.99$254.99 -
Bali Turtle, Sawo Wood and Bone Turtle Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Whale Tail, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Kuda Laut, Sterling Silver Seahorse Motif Ring from Bali
US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Nyoman Rena
$100.29 Wholesale$117.99$100.29 -
Twin Dolphins, Carved Cow Bone Dolphin Themed Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Lovely Dolphin, Sterling Silver Dolphin Ring with High Polished Finish
US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11
Nyoman Rena
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Lonely Dolphin, Dolphin Carved Bone Pendant Necklace on Black Cord
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Baby Dolphin, Sterling Silver Dolphin Cocktail Ring Artisan Jewelry
US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Nyoman Rena
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Frolicking Whales, Leather Necklace with a Hand Carved Bone Whale Pendant
Length: 12.75"
Made Wardika
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Coral Reef, Men's Sterling Silver Ring
US Ring Size: 7,8,9,11
Nyoman Rena
$72.24 Wholesale$84.99$72.24 -
White Bali Octopus, White Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Warrior of the Sea, Hand-Carved Seahorse-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Little Starfish, Starfish-Themed Textured Sterling Silver Band Ring from Bali
Dewi Putera
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Adorable Seahorse, Textured Sterling Silver Band Ring with Seahorse Motif
Dewi Putera
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Swimming Carp, Unisex Fish Pendant Necklace Carved from Wood
Length: 27"
Chander Kant
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Octopus Charm, Unisex Sterling Silver Octopus Cocktail Ring from Bali
Komang Budiarta
$66.49 Wholesale$69.99$66.49 -
Tail of the Whale, Leather Necklace with a Hand Carved Bone Whale Tail Pendant
Length: 15"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Mermaid and Dolphin, Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Mermaid Dolphin Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Trinity Turtle, Sterling Silver Celtic Trinity Knot Turtle Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Neetu Barathi
$74.79 Wholesale$87.99$74.79 -
Loving Whales, Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Whales from Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Sparkling Cancer, 18k Gold-Accented Cancer Pendant Necklace from Bali
Made Suyana
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
King of Depths, Hand-Carved Kraken-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Sleek Dolphin, Taxco Sterling Silver Dolphin Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 14.5"
Mikelo
$107.99 Wholesale$119.99$107.99 -
Marine Presence, Ocean-Themed Brushed-Satin Sterling Silver Stingray Pendant
Jantana
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Hammerhead Shark, Sea Life-Themed Carved Black Leather Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Estoraque Swirl Figure, Swirl Pattern Estoraque Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 14"
Milagro Cascante
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Seashell Spiral in Blue, Papier Mache Seashell Necklace in Blue from Thailand
Length: 14.5"
Somyot Sawasdee
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Gone Fishing, Unique Fish Themed Men's Leather and 925 Silver Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Henry Anthony Sanny
$216.74 Wholesale$254.99$216.74 -
Spiritual Ray, Adjustable Ray-Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Maria and Gennadii
$83.29 Wholesale$97.99$83.29 -
Free Turtle, Geometric Sterling Silver Necklace with Turtle Pendant
Sarote Lochotinunt
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Octopus Refuge, Handcrafted Bone Octopus Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Breaching Swordfish, Swordfish Pendant Necklace in Dark Green Jade from Guatemala
Length: 14"
Jorge Lopez
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Gray Whale, Whale Pendant Necklace Crafted in Bali
Length: 18"
Made Wardika
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Sparkling Pisces, 18k Gold-Accented Pisces Pendant Necklace from Bali
Made Suyana
$99.74 Wholesale$104.99$99.74 -
Spirited Force, Light Green Jade Shark Pendant Necklace Made in Guatemala
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$119.99 Wholesale$149.99$119.99 -
Warrior's Fin, Adjustable Fin-Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Maria and Gennadii
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Puissant Fins, Artisan-Made Whale-Themed Dark Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$119.99 Wholesale$149.99$119.99 -
Resilient Joy, Ray-Themed Sterling Silver and Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$119.99 Wholesale$149.99$119.99 -
Fishing Spirit, Recycled Papier Mache Fish Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Length: 15.25"
Somyot Sawasdee
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
The Lute Turtle, Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Lute Turtle Pendant Necklace
Kattia Lopez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
The Pacific Turtle, Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Green Turtle Pendant Necklace
Kattia Lopez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Jobillo Dolphin, Jobillo Wood Dolphin Pendant Necklace from Costa Rica
Length: 14"
Milagro Cascante
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Rising Tail, Garnet Whale Tail Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Made Wardika
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09
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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
David
Feb 4, 2021
Silver Bracelet
This is an awesome purchase! I had one and lost it on vacation, so I logged into my mobile app bought one ASAP so I would have it when I got home! Perfect gift ?? for yourself or a friend!
Fiona
Jul 10, 2026
Gorgeous!
I really love this piece and receive loads of compliments when I wear it. The detail is amazing and it’s a good size. Very natural and organic.
Noreen
Jun 3, 2019
Great Gift
I sent this item to my sister as a gift. She called me excited to tell me how beautiful it was and marveled at the artists beautiful carving of the whales. She even remarked on the lovely gift pouch it came in.
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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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