original earrings

The word aseda, of Akan origin, translates to "praise" in English. Harriet Faako Edjei crafts these unique earrings from recycled glass beads in shades of green and yellow--sure to elicit compliments whenever they're worn.

Celebrate all things American with this original pair of diamond-shaped dangle earrings hand-crafted with glass beads and featuring a US flag motif. Mirian Zet from Guatemala inserts each bead one by one onto nylon cords to create these charming earrings that feature sterling silver hooks.

Artisan Monica Vazquez of Mexico hand crafts these lovely dangle earrings that feature a Talavera-style ceramic bead painted with a beautiful deep blue leaf motif with a matching crystal bead above and below. The hooks and findings on the earrings are sterling silver.

About her work, the artisan says: "I have a deep admiration and love for everything that has been done in Mexico. I love that with these designs we give women beautiful accessories and highlight Mexican craftsmanship."

Because each ceramic bead is individually handcrafted, the motifs and their placement may vary slightly, making your earrings an original work of art.

Artisan Monica Vazquez of Mexico hand crafts these lovely dangle earrings that feature a cultured pearl atop a Talavera-style ceramic bead painted with a beautiful deep blue bloom, and finished with a matching crystal bead. The hooks and findings on the earrings are sterling silver.

About her work, the artisan says: "I have a deep admiration and love for everything that has been done in Mexico. I love that with these designs we give women beautiful accessories and highlight Mexican craftsmanship."

Because each ceramic bead is individually handcrafted, the motifs and their placement may vary slightly, making your earrings an original work of art.

A leaf earring whose halves feature different patterns and a five-petal flower with a crystal bead at the centre make up this original pair of mismatched earrings hand-crafted by artisan Sonia Chaves in Costa Rica. The dangle earrings are made by twisting polymer-coated copper wires to get the intricate and artistic shapes for a unique piece of jewellery of tremendous allure.

This beautifully feminine jewellery set is the original creation of Patricia Guzman in Mexico. A delicate pink begonia is perfectly preserved in clear resin to centre the necklace, which is crafted of citron-hued jasper beads, cultured freshwater pearls, and 14k gold plated stainless steel beads. The gold plated hook clasp is accented by iridescent crystal beads. The matching post earrings are also crafted of 14k gold plated steel and feature faceted beads of soft pink Andean opal and small jasper beads.