How Mens bracelets have evolved with history

Gold bracelets have for ages been a very popular choice, when it comes to men’s jewelry. Dating back to before civilizations started recording history, bracelets were around. Now, way back then they were used for religious and even spiritual intentions. Material used to craft these pre historic pieces of jewelry ranged from beads (made from sea shells) to animal bones to stones and even wood. There is even evidence of fossilized skeletons with bracelets made of plant materials.

Historic evidence of men’s bracelets being made of precious metals like Gold and Silver used as a fashion accessory can be found in the Roman era, there is also verification that the ancient Greeks, Chinese and Egyptians all used Gold Bracelets as a fashion accessory to display their wealth and superiority in society. Gold Jewelry has been the most intriguing and fascinating of all the metals. Jewelry played a very significant role in the ancient Egyptian culture which dated back to 3000BC. These ancient jewelry makers can most definitely be classed as master craftsmen and artists of their trade. There was fantastic evidence of men’s gold bracelets found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the most beautiful pieces are now in display in the national museum in Cairo along with a whole host of other selections.

Another hotspot in gold jewelry history is ancient Greece, in particular the island of Crete – now part of modern day Greece. These experts learnt their trade from roaming nomads and traders that travelled in from Western Asia. Gold bracelets played an important role in this society dating back over 4 thousand years.

Jewelry metalworking techniques spread outwards from Greece to other parts of the then civilized world. Evidence of these techniques spread to northern Europe which is where the ancient Celtic jewelry found it’s heritage. During this fascinating time all sorts of designs were made famous from spiral pieces to linking gold loops to make chains for neckwear and this progressed to gold bracelets becoming a central part of every wealthy nobleman’s collection.

Asian Gold Jewelry needs to be made mention of and no place is known more in Asia for it’s exquisite gold jewelry and bracelets than India. Even today, India is well known and internationally recognised for it’s distinctive style of jewelry. India is comprised of diverse cultures and each of these cultures has their own particular approach to jewelry styling. In the south of this great country you will find jewelry based on temple designs while the phenomenal craftsmen of the north create the most amazing engravings and true works of art. The east is popular for it’s beadwork, you will struggle to outclass these artists when it comes to gold beaded bracelets. In my opinion the world owes a great deal to Indian heritage when it comes to find gold jewelry and bracelets.

Popularity grew immensely and fashion trends were born when man industrializing the production of metals and Gold Jewelry in the mid 1800’s. The custom of men owning gold bracelets had become a more widespread norm and not exclusively reserved for the snobbish and ultra wealthy, it literally became affordable for average people to own a piece of fine gold jewelry.