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Princess of Bronze Drops
Bronze Plated Link Necklace Crafted in Peru
Princess of Bronze Drops, Bronze Plated Link Necklace Crafted in Peru
Length: 26"
Milagro Johanson
Crafted of metal with a rustic bronze plating, three strands of teardrop shapes from the tiered pendant of this necklace from Peru. Milagro Johanson designs the necklace, adorning the wearer on three... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Rings of Silver
Fine Silver Plated Dangle Earrings with Textured Round Shape
Rings of Silver, Fine Silver Plated Dangle Earrings with Textured Round Shape
Length: 2.6" x 1.8" W x 0.2" D
Milagro Johanson
The round shape of these spectacular dangle earrings gives the pair a classic appeal, but the slight, irregular curves of the geometric forms imbues them with an edgy excitement. Peruvian artisan... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Princess of Silver Drops
Three-Tiered Silver Plated Link Necklace from Peru
Princess of Silver Drops, Three-Tiered Silver Plated Link Necklace from Peru
Length: 26"
Milagro Johanson
Crafted of metal alloy with a matte silver plating, three strands of teardrop shapes from the tiered pendant of this necklace from Peru. Milagro Johanson designs the necklace, adorning the wearer on... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Heartfelt Glow
Gold Plated Cultured Pearl Heart Necklace from Mexico
Heartfelt Glow, Gold Plated Cultured Pearl Heart Necklace from Mexico
Length: 16.5"
Janeth Quintanilla
Glowing cultured pearl links grace the neck in a lovely necklace from Mexico. Designed by Janeth Quintanilla, this fabulous necklace is centered by a heart-shaped pendant of tin plated with 14k gold.... read more$99.99$79.99Artist: Janeth Quintanilla
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Silver Abacus
Disc-Shaped Silver Plated Pendant Necklace from Peru
Silver Abacus, Disc-Shaped Silver Plated Pendant Necklace from Peru
Length: 31"
Milagro Johanson
Designed by Peru's Milagro Johanson, this long necklace adorns the wearer with gleaming rope chain. It is crafted of metal with a sterling silver plating, featuring disc-shaped beads that form a... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Silver Desire
Silver Plated Dangle Earrings with Textured Matte Finish
Silver Desire, Silver Plated Dangle Earrings with Textured Matte Finish
Length: 3.7" x 1.3" W x 0.2" D
Milagro Johanson
Add the ultimate head-turning accessory to an ensemble with these statement earrings from Peruvian artisan Milagro Johanson. Sensationally long, with plenty of movement, the post earrings feature thin... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Plumes of Silver
Long Silver Plated Tiger's Eye Dangle Earrings from Peru
Plumes of Silver, Long Silver Plated Tiger's Eye Dangle Earrings from Peru
Length: 3.2" x 1" W x 0.1" D
Milagro Johanson
This pair of long dangle earrings from artisan Milagro Johanson will add an exuberant, luxurious touch to any outfit. A shimmering plume plated with fine silver in a stippled finish dangles from a... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Plumes of Gold
Peruvian Long Tiger's Eye Dangle Earrings Crafted by Hand
Plumes of Gold, Peruvian Long Tiger's Eye Dangle Earrings Crafted by Hand
Length: 3.2" x 1" W x 0.1" D
Milagro Johanson
This pair of long dangle earrings from artisan Milagro Johanson will add an exuberant, luxurious touch to any outfit. A shimmering gold plated plume with a stippled finish dangles from a pretty... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Silver Leaf in the Wind
Silver Plated Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace from Peru
Silver Leaf in the Wind, Silver Plated Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace from Peru
Length: 32.5"
Milagro Johanson
Like a leaf floating in the wind, the pendant of this necklace is crafted of metal with a sterling silver plating. The leaf shape dangles beneath an abstract ring and a stone of tiger's eye, centering... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Draped Elegance in Gold
Gold Plated Dangle Earrings Made by Artisans from Peru
Draped Elegance in Gold, Gold Plated Dangle Earrings Made by Artisans from Peru
Length: 2.6" x 1.6" W x 0.1" D
Milagro Johanson
With her jewelry, artisan Milagro Johanson wants people "...to see the creativity, effort and dedication of Peruvian hands." Here she presents a pair of elegant earrings plated in gold with... read more$59.99$50.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Bronze Desire
Artisan Crafted Long Dangle Earrings with a Textured Finish
Bronze Desire, Artisan Crafted Long Dangle Earrings with a Textured Finish
Length: 3.7" x 1.3" W x 0.2" D
Milagro Johanson
Add the ultimate head-turning accessory to an ensemble with these statement earrings from Peruvian artisan Milagro Johanson. Sensationally long with plenty of movement, the post earrings feature thin... read more$29.99$25.49Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Bronze Goddess
Bold Modern Geometric Bronze Plated Statement Necklace
Bronze Goddess, Bold Modern Geometric Bronze Plated Statement Necklace
Length: 16.75"
Milagro Johanson
Moving in and out like dancers, undulating medallions encircle the neck with elegance. Milagro Johanson adapts pre-Hispanic design for today's fashions. The necklace is handcrafted and bathed in... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Bronze Princess
Choker
Bronze Princess, Choker
Length: 17"
Milagro Johanson
Clustered in all sizes, oval medallions encircle the neck with beauty. Milagro Johanson adapts pre-Hispanic design for today's fashions. The necklace is handcrafted and bathed in bronze with an... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Milagro Johanson
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Bronze Goddess
Cuff bracelet
Bronze Goddess, Cuff bracelet
Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 1.4" W
Milagro Johanson
Revealing fascinating textures, stately columns are linked with birch wood beads. Each graceful curve is bathed in bronze with an antique finish. This beautiful bracelet by Milagro Johanson stretches... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Milagro Johanson
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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.
Featured Reviews on Tin Jewelry
Silver plated dangle earrings, 'Rings of Silver'





By Jeremy
Wife loves them
Bought these for my wife and she loves them! Great craftsmanship with wonderful attention to detail. My wife couldnt be happier. Thank you!
Choker, 'Bronze Goddess'





By Maria
I love this necklace so much that....
After losing everything in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, I am starting to replace jewelry pieces that I cherished and still miss. I loved this necklace so much that I had to buy it again. Luckily for me it was still available. The piece is unique and a statement piece that you wont see everywhere!