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Boho Histories in Pink
Glass Beaded Macrame Bracelets in Pink (Set of 7)
Boho Histories in Pink, Glass Beaded Macrame Bracelets in Pink (Set of 7)
Length: 6.5"
Wakami
In pink and grey, nylon cord is used to hand-macrame seven bracelets with a bohemian style. Promoting rural artisans in Guatemala, Wakami presents this set of bracelets, each of which features a... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Wakami
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Thai Interlude
Beaded Necklace with Rose Quartz and Amethyst
Thai Interlude, Beaded Necklace with Rose Quartz and Amethyst
Length: 20.5"
Sasina
Discreet taupe cords form the backdrop for this pretty beaded necklace from Sasina in Thailand. The artisan selects a cheerful pastel array of rose quartz, amethyst, and aventurine gems for her... read more$27.99$25.19Artist: Sasina
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Pastel Unity
Handmade Assorted Pastel Color Macrame Bracelets (Set of 5)
Pastel Unity, Handmade Assorted Pastel Color Macrame Bracelets (Set of 5)
Length: 5.5"
Carmina Giron
Gift these cute macrame bracelets to friends and loved ones to celebrate summer with color. Each bracelet comes in an attractive pastel hue including pink, purple, yellow, orange and aqua green.... read more$25.99$23.39Artist: Carmina Giron
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Oyster and Melon
100% Cotton Hand Woven Diamond-Patterned Bracelet
Oyster and Melon, 100% Cotton Hand Woven Diamond-Patterned Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Aid to Artisans
Talented artisans of Chiapas not only work bright colors into beautiful textiles, they know how to work with subtle colors as well. One example is this pale oyster grey macramé bracelet with a diamond... read more$29.99$26.99Artist: Aid to Artisans
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Magnolia Scent
Fair Trade Multigemstone Beaded Necklace in Pink and Grey
Magnolia Scent, Fair Trade Multigemstone Beaded Necklace in Pink and Grey
Length: 14.5"
Anusara
Thailand's Anusara devises a festival of gemstone colors for the design of this hand-knotted necklace. She combines chip-cut rhodonite, smoky quartz, and rose quartz with labradorite, adding smoky... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Anusara
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Iridescent Tower
Pastel Bead Dangle Earrings
Iridescent Tower, Pastel Bead Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.1" W
Guisselle Mora
Crafted from rectangular glass beads in cool, iridescent pastel shades, these earrings are a fun addition to any outfit. Guisselle Mora in Costa Rica designs the earrings, which are made with polished... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Guisselle Mora
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Rosy Dawn
Pearl and peridot cluster earrings
Rosy Dawn, Pearl and peridot cluster earrings
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Nareerat
Rosy pearls, deep red tourmaline and crystal quartz mingle with cool green peridot. Nareerat knots the gems on silken strands to create these colorful earrings. They hang from silver wires. .925... read more$14.99$13.49Artist: Nareerat
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Eight Petals in Lavender
Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Eight Petals in Lavender, Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Siriporn
Hung from waxed nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot closure, this beaded pendant necklace is presented by Thailand's Siriporn. An eight-petaled flower in pastel shades of lavender is equally at... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Siriporn
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Eight Petals in White
Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Eight Petals in White, Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Siriporn
Hung from waxed nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot closure, this beaded pendant necklace is presented by Thailand's Siriporn. An eight-petaled flower in pastel shades of pink, turquoise, and... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Siriporn
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Eight Petals in Blue
Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Eight Petals in Blue, Hand Strung Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Siriporn
Hung from waxed nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot closure, this beaded pendant necklace is presented by Thailand's Siriporn. An eight-petaled flower in pastel shades of blue is equally at... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Siriporn
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Pastel Pleasures
Adjustable Pastel Macrame Bracelets (Set of 3)
Pastel Pleasures, Adjustable Pastel Macrame Bracelets (Set of 3)
Length: 5.5"
Carmina Giron
Whether you wear them separately or together, you're sure to love these pretty pastel bracelets from Carmina Girón in Guatemala. The three different bracelets are crafted by hand using macrame... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Carmina Giron
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Two Hearts in Grape and Peach
Purple and Peach Beaded Heart Friendship Bracelets (Pair)
Two Hearts in Grape and Peach, Purple and Peach Beaded Heart Friendship Bracelets (Pair)
Length: 7"
Artisans of Panabaj
Working with tiny glass beads, the Artisans of Panabaj create this pretty pair of friendship bracelets in dusty grape and peach. Both feature heart-shaped pendants and a crystal button clasp that can... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Artisans of Panabaj
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts


Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.


Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.


Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.


women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.


Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.


Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.


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.


Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
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Pearl and peridot cluster earrings, 'Rosy Dawn'





By Ann
Darling, dressy earrings
Am very happy with these remarkable earrings. Very dressy and fun to wear. Thank you for your creativity, I love how you like to surround yourself with the makings and get inspired.