Although in recent history women have enjoyed their status as the more bejeweled gender, men started wearing jewelry long before women did — for style, protection, and even good luck! Historians believe men may have crafted the world’s first jewelry over 100,000 years ago by stringing together animal teeth and shells. In Egypt, both men and women stacked on gold...read more
Although in recent history women have enjoyed their status as the more bejeweled gender, men started wearing jewelry long before women did — for style, protection, and even good luck! Historians believe men may have crafted the world’s first jewelry over 100,000 years ago by stringing together animal teeth and shells. In Egypt, both men and women stacked on gold and silver because they believed it would attract the attention of their gods.
Pirates and sailors wore jewelry as life insurance. If a seaman’s body washed up on a distant shore, the gold hoop earring was meant to pay for a proper Christian burial. Gemstones have long been a status symbol for men — British monarch Henry VIII boasted at least 234 rings and 324 brooches in his jewelry collection!
We are honored to carry on the tradition with our Men’s Sterling Silver Amethyst Ring. Make a lasting impression with generous carats of brilliantly colored gems set in gleaming silver sterling.
