long earrings

Gorgeous trees decorate these dangle earrings just as charmingly as they decorate the mystic Guatemalan forests. Artisan Meliza Tzay works on cedarwood pieces to create this whimsical accessory that pays homage to the region's natural landscapes. The hand-painted pieces feature a palette of black and beige hues, which are completed with pretty tassels in matching shades and sterling silver hooks.

Magnificent mountains decorate these dangle earrings just as beautifully as they decorate the classic Guatemalan landscapes. Artisan Meliza Tzay works on cedarwood pieces to create this whimsical accessory that pays homage to the region's natural beauty. The hand-painted pieces feature a palette of grey, blue and green hues, which are completed with gorgeous tassels in matching shades and sterling silver hooks.

Minimalism and eco-consciousness come together in these eye-catching dangle earrings. Boasting gleaming sterling silver hooks, this contemporary design by Guatemalan artisan Victor Hugo Lopez is carefully painted and carved by hand from pieces of palo blanco wood reclaimed from local sawmills and carpentries. “I love this jewelry collection I worked on with the help of my grandson Allan, who gave me ideas on creative ways to keep using reclaimed wood”, says the master craftsman. “Allan’s contribution allows me to maintain my commitment to not wasting this beautiful natural resource, and together we created high-quality products from what would have otherwise been discarded.”

These dangle earrings from Chaloemphon in Thailand extol nature with their wonderfully organic style. The artisan crafts feather shapes from genuine leather, and tops them with wood beads and beads of carved cow bone. The long earrings are suspended from sterling silver hooks.

.925 Sterling silver

These dangle earrings from Chaloemphon in Thailand extol nature with their wonderfully organic style. The artisan crafts feather shapes from genuine leather in red and black, and tops them with wood beads and beads of carved cow bone. The long earrings are suspended from sterling silver hooks.

"The recycled paper used for this pair of earrings was supplied by a friend living with sickle cell. The proceeds from the sale of these earrings will go a long way to help buy his regular medication," says Akwele Suma. She crafts the earrings by hand forming cylinders of rolled-up recycled paper in a combination of colors that make Akwele think of piano keys. Flanked by sese wood beads, the earrings hang from brass wires.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.