creative earrings

These pretty earrings feature a rainbow cluster of glittering Swarovski crystals, topped by black crystals and swinging from sterling silver hooks. Artisan Alejandra Aceves names her original earring design Colors of Pride in homage to Gilbert Baker's rainbow-hued flag that became the symbol for LGBTQ rights in the USA. Whether you wear them in support, or just because of their multicolored versatility, it is sure to become a favorite in your jewelry wardrobe.

Artisan Rosario Leiva of Guatemala brings new life to recycled CDs in these beautiful and fascinating dangle earrings with sterling silver hooks. She melts the CD scrap in a mold, then artfully applies droplets of acrylic to achieve her desired colors--purple, turquoise, and yellow for this pair of earrings--and then fuses the CD material and acrylic together using a blow torch. The resulting effect is magnificent translucent color punctuated with air bubbles that create unique patterns.

About her work, the artisan says: "I love creating jewelry with materials that most people would discard. Let's all take the time to think about the endless opportunities we have to give 'waste' materials another chance."

A rainbow of petite glass seed beads become dazzling earrings in Adriana Trejo's hands. Combining crystal clear rods and spheres with vibrant colors, she creates a shimmering waterfall that cascades from sterling silver hooks.

Strands of tiny glass beads flow like a shimmering waterfall, framing a striking Turkish eye motif at the core. Mexico’s Adriana Trejo assembles each bead by hand, blending cool teal with bold accents to create a captivating contrast. Suspended from shiny sterling silver hooks, these waterfall earrings bring movement and color to any look.

These ceramic jhumki statement earrings channel the magnificent domes and arches of India's sacred temples into something you can wear every day. Hand-painted in brilliant red and gold with intricate black detailing, each jhumka swings with that signature bell shape that has adorned Indian women for centuries. Deepti Lav creates these handcrafted treasures on sterling silver posts, transforming ancient architectural motifs into a modern celebration of color and form that moves with you.

Bold green spheres meet vibrant blue domes in these playful ceramic jhumki statement earrings from India that reimagine traditional temple-inspired jewelry with a contemporary twist. Each piece is meticulously crafted and painted by hand, finished with glossy lacquer that makes the colors pop against the golden beaded fringe. Deepti Lav creates these ceramic stunners on sterling silver posts, offering a fresh take on the classic jhumka silhouette with geometric patterns that feel both timeless and totally contemporary.