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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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+ - 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 plated sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Vital Rain'

Christine

Apr 10, 2025

Beautiful

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I put these on and felt very fancy. They are lightweight and catch just the right amount of light for some added sparkle. I like that they have enough presence to be seen when I wear my hair down.

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Chalcedony dangle earrings, 'Positive Path'

Virginia

Aug 18, 2018

Super, very happy, girls love the set.

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So far I have received first a peridot ring which I love, it's pretty and smooth and very comfortable to wear. The earrings pictured arrived yesterday and they are just beautiful and I ordered a pendant that matches and it arrived with the earrings in a beautiful little box. I'm very pleased with the quality and the price. With reasonable prices like these I can afford to order myself a little present every month. It was a gift to me from me.

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Bun Moons'

Frances

Jan 12, 2020

I love these

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I was lucky to visit Bali, and the artists there are incredible, I fell in love with the island and want to support the beautiful culture

Crescent Moon Jewelry

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Featured Artist

Nyoman Rena Sterling silver jewelry

(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. "

Latest Update"After learning to craft silver jewelry, I borrowed capital from my parents to start my own workshop. Things weren't as easy as I... read more

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