Keeping It Real is Hotter Than Ever in Jewelry

Many of our jewelry styles are made of simple, natural materials.

Natural Appeal

Basic materials are the attraction in simple jewelry

Since the days when man first started wearing bling, naturally occurring materials of various values have been used in jewelry making. Today, precious stones and fine metals are certainly prized components of quality jewelry, but recent trends in fashion suggest an increasing fascination with more basic elements used in jewelry designs like leather, wood, inexpensive natural stones, bone, shells, seeds and string.

There are many reasons for the drawing power of these materials, but since they are what we use to make our products, we like to think the allure is similar to the cultural appeal of a tropical island. Jewelry constructed with natural materials like leather, cotton, hemp, seeds, barks and common metals make them unique, exotic and very attractive.

Just as enticing as a warm tropic destination, jewelry of basic natural materials go with everything in current style. It can be anything you want it to be and appropriate for who you are, no matter the occasion. There really are no rules with natural, simple material jewelry, but there are numerous benefits, not the least of which can be a reminder or personal symbol of respect and connection to the kingdom of nature.

The current popularity of jewelry from basic and natural materials goes way beyond trend, just as anyone who wears it will tell you. For many, a heightened visual appeal comes from the natural quality, pleasing colors and textures, expected endurance and uncomplicated designs that are characteristic of our top-selling styles. For others, it is the earthy look and feeling that is ideal for the urban jungles or stomping grounds of our life.

Just as a single palm tree standing alone can be stunning, a group of palms growing together on an oasis can be a handsome display of nature’s wonder and compatibility. So in a visual parallel, it is understandable why mixing more than one piece of natural material jewelry, even if the pieces are hot when worn individually, is an awesome look that is uniquely the wearer’s design. 

Wearing several pieces of natural, simple material jewelry at the same time is an effective way to customize the assembly for your individual style.  Keep in mind that not all natural materials look good together and the distraction of a single piece can ruin the whole look. So while a leather bracelet might not look too great when worn with a chain encrusted with diamonds, bracelets made of wooden beads, shells, seeds, hemp, and cotton are perfect partners with leather. The more basic the materials, the more likely they are to look good and make you feel good wearing the appealing combinations you create.

Visit palmleather.com to see our latest natural material jewelry designs.

Men's Leather Bracelets

Palm Leather offers black leather bracelets for any look

Soft and Seductive

Fashion trends often change like the Trade Winds and staying on top of them can leave some guys years behind what is hot right now. Men’s bracelets are seen as the latest wave of accessories for the in-look and as times change, unlike other here today and gone tomorrow trends, they promise to be here for some time to come.

Guys are used to wrist fashion with watch styles and their materials constantly changing. The practical reason for watches that made them part of a standard wardrobe is slowly going away. Telling time, once a function of clocks on a wall and watches on a wrist has recently drifted to cell phones and other portable devices that provide reliability and accuracy.

So it should come as no surprise that as watches become less a part of everyday dressing, men are replacing their time pieces with bracelets; signature jewelry that makes a statement. Unlike the metal chain bracelets that came and went in the seventies, the best selling bracelets for men today are fashioned from leather.

Nothing says quality quite like leather. Leather is a great material for bracelets for the same reasons men select it for belts, wallets, jackets and footwear. It is durable, but unlike metal, it softens with age and without any negative distraction in appearance, worn leather is very attractive and desirable. 

When selecting a leather bracelet, an important consideration is color. Black is the top-selling color, partly because is the standard go with-everything choice. Brown is a very close second especially for bracelets that exhibit the natural shades of leather. For a personal choice, think about what you wear most; brown or black shoes. Although there are no rules when it comes to personal style, your look will be more handsome if you don’t mix leather colors at the same time. So while you may like brown and have much it, a brown bracelet looks best when worn with other shades of brown or tan leather. The same with black; wear it alone or mix it with other shades of black or gray leather.

Sizing is something else to consider. Many bracelets are designed to be adjustable so they will range in measurement from about 7 to 9 inches. Adjustable types allow you to set how close the band comes to your wrist and to allow removal of the bracelet. Stationary bracelets typically have a clasp mechanism to open and close the bracelet.

A large appeal of leather bracelets is the individuality of each piece, given the irregular nature of the material. Handcrafting also adds individuality to a leather bracelet, so even the same styles will vary slightly. To add to the personal accessory, in a sort of natural customization, the leather in a bracelet will change as it is worn, both in shape and in coloration. Finally, many styles of leather bracelets allow the addition of personal charms or pieces of jewelry art.

Care for leather bracelets is essentially the same as for any other leather apparel item. Use cleaning or conditioning products designed for leather and always avoid water, the enemy of leather. Like most jewelry, it is important to remove a leather bracelet before bathing or swimming and keep it away from prolonged moisture or wet conditions. If it does get wet, let it dry naturally with minimal handling so it does not change its shape.

Leather bracelets are a great way to strike a clean and current look for both casual and formal attire. As men’s leather bracelets gain in popularity, even the less fashion conscious are discovering the attraction. Besides looking good, they are sleek, soft and unlike their metal predecessors from decades ago, can be very seductive.


For more information about leather bracelets for men, visit PalmLeather.com
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