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.




