Culture Earrings

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The Village Council

Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - Are there any earring designs or symbols that have a particular meaning?

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.

+ - Are there any eco-friendly women’s earrings?

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.

+ - What materials are best for women’s earrings?

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.

Featured Reviews

Wood dangle earrings, 'Brilliant Frida'

LAURA

Aug 29, 2024

Ear Art

These earrings are absolutely stunning!. They speak for themselves. I onil wish they were a bit shorter and had a French wire. I would purchase them again.

Costume Jewelry

Guanajuato Jewelry

Summer Earrings

Multicolor Jewelry

Beaded dangle earrings, 'Kahlo'

Joanna

Mar 23, 2023

Beautiful, Charming Earrings!

These earrings are beautifully constructed. The design absolutely adorable and so charming. I love shopping at Novica because I can get such unique, quality, handmade items. These earrings are a very good example of the quality of products from Novica. The artist who created them did a marvelous job and her workmanship is deeply appreciated. Wow!

Colorful Jewelry

Earrings For Girls

Earrings For Jeans

Gift For Girlfriend

Gifts For My Girlfriend

Gifts For Sisters

Gifts From Guatemala

Guatemalan Artisans

Jewelry Artisan

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Cuzco Couple'

EDGUBI

Dec 7, 2023

I don't usually buy depictions of people, but...

I have a pretty substantial collection of folk art, and at the time that I purchased these, I had only four items in my collection which arguably depicted people. I tend to much prefer animals, plants, and geometric forms. However I really like Quipac's earrings and his page is one I check almost every month to see if he has new work. When I saw these, these struck me not so much as people as representations of a culture and a costume displayed in a beautiful geometric pattern. They were also on sale at the time! I got them, and have them displayed on a jewelry tree I also got from Novica, where they are accompanied by bats from Indonesia and some other work by the same artist depicting a leaf and a flower.

Hanging Earrings

Sterling Silver Jewelry

No Stone Jewelry

Cultural Jewelry

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Jorge Perez Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry

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