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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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Gold-accented garnet dangle earrings, 'Victoriana'

Shelley

Apr 27, 2021

These earrings sparkle in the sun.

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These earrings are gorgeous! I bought them for myself, but one of my friends fell in love with them & I gave them to her for her birthday.

Natural Garnet Earrings

Ornate Earrings

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Cultured pearl dangle earrings , 'Candy Pearl'

Jane C.

Jul 13, 2021

Outstanding!

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These earrings are lovely and very elegant. The artist has layered the black, white and pale pink colors in a manner that perfectly sets off my white hair. I just received them and wore them to a brunch this past weekend. A designer friend gushed over how the colors perfectly set off my hair and black outfit.

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Bohemian Jewellery

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Blue topaz and cultured pearl dangle earrings, 'Gracious Offering'

Laurie

Nov 25, 2022

So pretty!

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These earring are so pretty. They are very delicate and I would say go great with any outfit. The workmanship is super.

Pearl And Blue Topaz Earrings

Very Luminous Jewelry!

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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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