Explore NOVICA’s Sterling Silver Earrings Collection, showcasing the finest traditional and contemporary silverwork from global artisans. You'll delight in your discoveries.
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.
I knew I liked brushed silver, how the light plays off the matte finish is a covert way, almost playing with the eye. And I appreciated the arrangement of the shapes of silver in the design. What delighted me was the unanticipated movement of the design! These earrings are beautiful, lightweight, with exquisite movement and light play. My new favorite! [the photos do not do justice to these beautiful earrings]
These earrings are much cuter in person. They are the perfect size and so bright and shiny. I absolute love these earrings and I'm sure I will be wearing and enjoying them for a very long time.
I was searching for just the right piece of jewelry for a friend recovering from surgery and as Christmas approached I thought these beautifully made earrings would be just right for someone who is forward thinking and who loves the environment. I think they were a happy surprise for her!
"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes. Nature is a reference for my designs."
Update (August 2021)"Working with you has made me realize that my inner passion is in creatively crafting jewelry. I enjoy creating new designs.... read more
Ear piercing is one of the oldest known forms of body modification, as evidenced by cave drawings of decorative earrings in ancient Persia. Today, you are likely to find more women with pierced ears than not. Whether set with colorful gemstones, bathed in gold or unadorned with other elements, sterling silver earrings for women are a must-have for every jewelry buff. NOVICA’s collection of handmade earrings includes styles like classic hoops, seductive waterfalls, and chandelier earrings, among many others. Especially lovely are our sterling silver knot earrings featuring clusters of pearls and other intriguing stones from India and the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. Find stunning sterling silver garnet earrings on posts and wires as well as a varied selection of clip-on earrings. Meticulously handcrafted by expert artisans and jewelry designers, each pair of earrings in this collection is authentic in style and quality.
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