Calcite Earrings
(78 items)The Village Council
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Absolutely! Jewelry is an art form that allows makers to express their individuality and cultural influences, and certain designs are used to represent important symbols. For example, Central American artisans incorporate traditional figures, glyphs, and pre-Hispanic folklore. In Mexico, the famous work of artists Angel Ortiz, Maria Belen Nilson, and Rosa Rojo highlight the beauty of Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan civilizations. In Peru, powerful symbols, like the Andean chakana, are used to represent humanitys union with the cosmos. Indian artists are extremely tied to their faith and spirituality. Earring designs include chakra gemstones, motifs of Lord Ganesha, and other spiritual imagery. In Bali, the Om symbol is prevalent, as well as the mythological panther-like Barong image, which is seen as a protector spirit. Designs pulled from the natural world, like animal figures, feathers, plants, as well as stones, are used in almost every culture, which then infuses them with their own particular meanings.
Yes! We offer a wide selection of earrings that are made from eco-friendly materials. Cow bone, water buffalo horn, fabric, recycled paper, wood, palm leaf and coconut shells, just to name a few. Product descriptions always list materials used, so be sure to read about each product to discover how artisans are working to ensure sustainability and environmental consciousness.
There is no best when it comes to handmade earrings. However, certain materials lend themselves well to jewelry. Silver and gold, for example, are frequently used to make earrings because of their luster and shine. Each region puts its own unique touch on the art of earring-making. Most use some combination of silver, gold, gemstones, wooden or glass beads, and bones. Some regions, like West Africa, have found ways to introduce up-cycling into the jewelry-making process. Recycled plastic and paper beads, as well as coconut shells are commonly integrated into beautiful works of earring art. Whatever materials used, quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each pair of earrings is tested to ensure its safety. If you do have sensitive skin, you may consider rhodium plated earrings, as rhodium is completely hypoallergenic. You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description.
Featured Reviews on Calcite Earrings
Beaded dangle earrings, 'Exciting Adventure in Red'
By C
Beautiful style and color. Look great on.
The red is just subdued enough to not be garish. Its always hard to tell what earrings will look like on: these are elegant, as others have noted, but not too dressy to be worn on other occasions with more casual clothing. They are everything I hoped theyd be. The elusive red earrings Ive now found!
Jade and quartz dangle earrings, 'Hill Tribe Melange'
By Jill
Love these earrings
I looked at these earrings for a long time and finally decided to treat myself to them. I love them!
Calcite cluster earrings, 'Yellow Holiday Dreams'
By Lorraine
Lovely
These multi-gem yellow and orange calcite earrings are lovely! They are one inch in length and not heavy at all. The stones are beautiful and all of the beads are wrapped in decorative and detailed swirls of wire. Yellow is my favorite color and I will be wearing these often.
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