pattern earrings

Delicately arranged by hand with dainty glass beads, these dreamy waterfall earrings showcase a diamond motif in a lively aqua shade complemented by brown, ivory and black beads. Sterling silver hooks add an extra touch of elegance to the design, which is crafted by members of the Pearls of the Sea Youth Group in El Salvador composed of talented young women who employ their artistic abilities to support their education.

Cascading fringe and intricate beadwork come together in a striking display of craftsmanship in these gorgeous waterfall earrings. Mexican artisan Adriana Trejo hand-threads each tiny bead, forming a protective Turkish eye pattern surrounded by a flowing mix of white and contrasting shades. Polished sterling silver hooks complete the design, making these earrings a distinctive statement piece.

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."

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.