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Welcome to Novica's Handmade Earring Gallery. Discover unique gemstone earrings handcrafted by highly skilled artists. Browse by gemstone or by handcrafted earring style and read about the artists and the stories behind each treasure. Popular styles include chandelier and heart shaped designs in silver, pearl and amethyst.

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The Village Council

Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - What is the history of women’s earrings?

While modern shapes and patterns may be new, earrings have actually been in existence for more than 7,000 years. In ancient cultures throughout Asia and Northern Africa, these pieces were traditionally worn by the wealthy elite who relied on accoutrements to communicate their status and position in society. In the Mesoamerican region of what is now Central America, earrings had religious significance and were worn by both men and women to honor pre-Hispanic deities. In ancient Peru, leaders adorned themselves in ceremonial garb, including earrings, which may have been used to indicate rank, function, religious codes, as well as emblems of power and prestige. Throughout history, earrings have been markers of social position and identity. While we may forget that this tremendous history lies behind a pair of modern earrings, global artisans work to keep ancient traditions alive.

+ - Are there any traditional methods for making women’s earrings?

Attention to detail, patience and expert craftsmanship are the essential ingredients that go into every pair of traditional earrings. Whether the style involves hand-beading, copal wood carving, metal work, fabric or filigree, processes often date back generations, and are handed down through families and artisan communities. One of the oldest methods of earring-making is jewelry casting. It is an art form that has been in existence for thousands of years. From the time that ancient civilizations learned to melt metal, they have been pouring molten gold and silver into cavities of stone, plaster, sand, and cuttlefish bone. Once hardened, castings were then broken free from their encasings and tooled into shape. While much has changed since these primitive forays, much remains the same. Around the world, artisans still use metal casting as an important process in jewelry making. Many cultures also make use of metal threads in their jewelry. Silver alloy, for example, is made in sheets or fine threads using a range of tools. Filigree, a delicate and beautiful art form, uses a process of weaving thin metal threads into a particular pattern or design. Regardless of the method of production, each pair of traditional earrings reflects the artisan's unique vision combined with processes passed down through generations.

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Featured Reviews

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Gianyar Dangle'

Tara

Aug 23, 2021

Just beautiful!

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These earrings were a gift for my mother-in-law whose birthday is in August. They’re absolutely gorgeous! I would love to see them made with other gemstones as well as the beautiful peridot. My mother-in-law really liked the earrings.

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Detalied Design

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Drops Rainbow Moonstone Dangle Earrings

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Elegant Garnet Dangle Earrings

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Citrine dangle earrings, 'Glittering Autumn'

Renata

Nov 15, 2024

Total Glam!

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I was very well impressed with the beauty and glam of these earrings! The leaves grouped in three independent pieces which are connected by delicate hinges give an amazing effect to this piece of art. Absolutely love it!

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Onyx drop earrings, 'Midnight Spell'

Clarette

Nov 17, 2020

Classy casual look

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Beautifully finished, well balanced. The onyx is faceted and the textured silver fronts look almost like marquisette. I wear them when I want to look dressed up even if I'm wearing jeans. So glad I decided to buy these lovely earrings!

Beautiful Workmanship

Black Stone Earring

Comfy Yet Very Attractive

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Featured Artist

Nyoman Rena Sterling silver jewellery

(2218)

"I give thanks to God because, after having children, there was somehow always extra income to be found. I expect that my children can continue this workshop someday. "

Update (February, 2019)After learning to craft silver jewellery, I borrowed capital from my parents to start my own workshop. Things weren't as easy... read more

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