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Biker Jewelry 101 - All you ever wanted to know about Biker jewelry a.k.a. Gothic silver jewelry and more

By: Stephen Krueger

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Define: Biker Jewelry (pronunciation: \'bi-ker 'ju-el-re\ noun) - biker jewelry,alternatively sometimes known as rocker jewelry, gothic jewelry, rock and roll jewelry, rock n roll jewelry contrasts hugely from traditional conceptions of delicate jewelry, and carries more weight and substance than its traditional counterpart. Biker jewelry is easily identifiable because of the boisterous statement it makes with its trademark masculine look. It is always forged using thick and heavy precious metals; in particular sterling silver, the craftsman's prime choice of material. It is not strange to see real sterling silver wallet chains weighing an entire pound made by a famous biker jewelry brand. The magical fusion of leather (sometimes alligator or snake skins), silver and bold designs sum up the essential elements of the born-to be-wild image. On the upside, you do not) have to be a biker or live the biker lifestyle to adorn biker jewelry. The biker is simply a cultural icon which epitomises the ability to ride freely, to feel the wind blowing hard against your skin, to flaunt your own individual style without boundaries and to live without restriction. Wearing biker jewelry is about making a powerful statement of freedom and independence.

The biker jewelry of today has evolved from simple traditional wallet chains and skull rings into highly detailed, custom, handcrafted, pieces of wearable art made in 925 sterling silver and other precious metals. In the world of biker jewelry, boldness, designs and motifs matter. The most commonly seen designs include an entire arsenal of animal jewelry, skull jewelry, cross jewelry, fleur de lis jewelry, hearts jewelry and fire jewelry. Aficionados of biker jewelry treasure good silver designs rather than brands just like tattoo lovers value great ink designs. Patina on silver appears as a unique and beautiful polished black accentuating a background of glistening silver; a uniquely quirky effect no other metal can mimic.

LA and Tokyo are the biker jewelry capitals of the world. Known as "silver freaks" in Japan, the first Japanese to admire biker jewelry were young tourists visiting Los Angeles in the 1990's who immediately took to the magic of Gabor Nagy's very first gothic silver designs.

First Generation Biker Jewelry and Leather Designers from Los Angeles:

GN - Gabor Nagy started "Gabor" or "Gaboratory"
TW - Travis Walker (Gabor's student and employee) started Double Cross Jewelry
BWL - Bill Wall (Gabor's friend) started Bill Wall Leather or BWL
DP - Dennis Pollicino started Leathers and Treasures
RS - Richard Stark founded Chrome Hearts or CH
RM - Ryk Maverick started Starlingear
VAL - Jerry Van Amburg founded Van Amburg Leathers

Popular Los Angeles Areas for Biker Jewelry: Santa Monica; Venice; Malibu; Melrose
Popular Countries for Biker Jewelry: USA; UK; Germany; Hong Kong; Japan; Taiwan

Biker jewelry, or rock n roll jewelry, was the first of its kind in that it catered almost exclusively to men, employing bold motifs and daring designs to symbolize daring, freedom & rebellion. Once thought to belong exclusively to the realm of bikers, outlaws and rockers, biker jewelry has infiltrated the ranks of the realm of mainstream fashion for both men and women alike. Gothic silver jewelry designers and sterling silver aficionados deserve much credit for the meteoric popularity of men's jewelry, rock 'n' roll accessories, and skull motifs in fashion.

Gone is the era when ties and watches were the only accessories a man could wear without attracting odd stares. In this day and age, jewelry has found its way into every well-dressed man's wardrobe, with sterling silver being the metal of choice. The combination of leather, sterling silver and bold designs comprise the core elements of the biker image, and increasingly, men and women alike are being drawn to biker-inspired fashion as a theme for casual wear. Designers are answering to the call by offering new lines for both genders which include biker-style leather jackets, clothing, caps, shirts and, of course sterling silver jewelry. Biker jewelry, despite what (critics of the past decade claim, is here to stay.

In recent years, prices of gothic silver jewelry have risen so meteorically that fans are increasingly unable to afford it. In response to this development, attractive alternatives to mainstream labels are now being offered by small time jewelers, who use the same sterling silver to create almost identical or similarly styled (inspired) designs as the originals.

Everything you ever wanted to know about gothic silver jewelry and real silver alternatives to designer labels is available at Chrome Hearts.

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The author is a New York-based veteran jewelry craftsman with 10 years of craftsmanship experience under his belt. He specializes in jewelry craft and fashion analysis. To find out more about Chrome Hearts, replicas, inspired alternatives and other challenges facing the brand, visit Chrome Hearts

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