Antique Men's Jewellery

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The aristocracy and the rich & famous men have used jewellery, since time memorial to make a unique style statement. Sporting rugged and intriguing pieces such as bracelets,studs, chains in metal, glass, plastic and other materials, men have loved to be at their stylish best. While earlier, white and yellow gold, Platinum, silver have been used to manufacture genuine antiques, nowadays materials including glass, plastic, steel etc are being commonly used to manufacture high quality antique-finish jewellery.



Style and Design

The choice in men's jewellery is endless; from diamond and stone studded jewellery to hand crafted glass beaded chains, from sterling bracelets to stainless steel and titanium bracelets. Leading designer brands and local players are catering to the rapidly growing men's jewellery market. Antique-finish metallic rings and bracelets are the latest craze to hit the worldwide market.



Market for Antique Men's Jewellery

Men have been known to wear jewellery on certain specific occasion, but with the change in times, there has been a total reversal of the trend, men are using fashion accessories more than women. This poses a lucrative opportunity for local players, designers and leading jewellery manufacturers worldwide to meet the ever increasing demand for both genuine antique jewellery as well as antique-finish men's jewellery. Watches have taken the numero uno position in the men's jewellery segment, followed by motif and fashion rings and then necklaces. The buyers are generally not concerned about the price factor. According to various surveys conducted worldwide, men generally prefer pieces made from unusual materials such as Titanium, Rubber etc. A host of Asian countries are supplying high quality imitation/reproduction antique jewellery and cashing on the expanding market.



Source: Antique Crafts
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