Manly Taxco Silver Belt Buckles

Men and boys wearing sagging pants revealing dingy, grey and dirty underwear has got to be one the saddest “sign of the times” in the new millennium.  I figure that I could make a fortune selling Mexican Taxco silver belt buckles.

I just want to scream “Man-up, wear a belt” when I see these saggy guys strutting their fashion style on the street.

Mexican belt buckles have got to be just about the manliest mens jewelry there is.

Shopping For Taxco Belt Buckles

They’re widely sold on online and  at Mexican-American import stores.

Vintage Taxco sterling silver buckles start at about $75 and exceed $500 in some cases. 

Buckles signed by the silversmith can be extremely expensive but basic models sell for less than $50. Brass and alpaca belt buckles are even more inexpensive.

Representative Types Taxco Belt Buckle Styles

• Whimsical with animals like horses, eagles, steers and armadillos rendered in 3D
• Inlay turquoise, malachite, or onyx styles
• Scorpions preserved in resin
• Concho Southwestern or Navajo  jewelry styles
• Modernistic Art Deco styles that are reminiscent of car grills

Belt Buckle Fashion Statements

Most Mexican-style silver belt buckles are casual fashion looks. But they  serve the basic function of keeping boys and mens underwear undercover.

The “car grill” Taxco modernistic buckle styles would definitely be for the 'suit and tie' man who’s not into wearing jeans everyday.

ALL-AMERICAN GOLD NUGGET JEWELRY



Gold miner and 1 in a billion size gold nugget



  

Flashy mens gold nugget style jewelry seems to have gone into hiding because of the high spot price for gold.  I rarely see gold nugget jewelry for sale anymore. Instead, there is a preponderance of  gold vermeil or gold-filled baubles  for sale which are crafted more artfully than ever.

You many not see gold nugget styles on display at your jewelry store. 

Here’s where to find nugget jewelry:

• Ask your jeweler if they have any gold nugget jewelry in stock, either designed with actual nuggets or the look of gold nuggets.
• A reputable jeweler will be able to order authentic gold nugget jewelry for you, that's been tested for the gold content and gram weight.
• Check the websites of online jewelers who specialize in nugget jewelry styles like tie tacs and cuff links.
• Look at the vintage jewelry styles at your local pawn broker.
• Have gold nugget jewelry personally designed for you by an artisan jeweler.

Gold Nugget Jewelry Style



Mens gold nugget style bracelet

 Gold nugget jewelry bespeaks masculinity to me. 

Mens' ring and bracelet designs with gold nuggets can bespeak Alaskan “Gold Rush” ruggedness, seem as Western as cowboy boots, look as high-rolling as Las Vegas or as gaudy as the local pimp.

Whatever your personal jewelry style, there’s gold nugget jewelry for sale to complement your look.  Earrings and pendants for women are also available.

Pat Thomas for Jewelrystash

SHAQUILLE SHOCKER!

Shaquille O’Neal’s manly jewelry designs for Zales are big, bold and distinctive... just like Shaq.  His designs include very classy, art jewelry imagery of a basketball. Some remind me of Paloma Picasso’s designs for Tiffany.

Shaq's other jewelry styles include:

• blackened steel
• faceted onyx
• chunky chains
• black rubber

There are no precious metals in his mens jewelry line, but several items include diamonds.

Take a look at this link:  Shaquille O’Neal at Zales.  The distinctive pendants, bracelets and rings would definitely make great Christmas gifts for your big man.

Pat Thomas for Jewelrystash until next time…