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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

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Malachite stud earrings, 'Morning Forest'

Victoria

Mar 10, 2021

A Night on the Town!

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These earrings were a birthday gift for a good friend. She loved them the moment she saw them. I'm not sure when she uses them.

Silver Forest Earrings

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Malachite Jewelry

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Malachite earrings, 'Forest Charm'

Ardyth

Sep 28, 2017

I love this design--it delights me.

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This set is so fun to look at and to wear with the matching necklace. The setting has substance and the stones are beautifully selected and displayed.

Dangles Earring Charms

Silver Forest Earrings

Sterling Silver Jewelry

Malachite Jewelry

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Sterling silver and malachite dangle earrings, 'Malachite Spheres'

Margaret

Mar 14, 2020

Green Beauty

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I really like these earrings. They are much smaller than pictured but they are a perfect size for me. The stones are very pretty.

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Michael Krainer

Michael Krainer

Michael Krainer Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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"We send our greetings and love in every piece and look forward to sharing our collections with you for many years to come."

"My family and I launched our jewelry workshop in our humble apartment. We lived in a working class neighborhood in Bangkok where our friends and... read more

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