What is the history of women’s earrings?

While modern shapes and patterns may be new, earrings have actually been in existence for more than 7,000 years. In ancient cultures throughout Asia and Northern Africa, these pieces were traditionally worn by the wealthy elite who relied on accoutrements to communicate their status and position in society. In the Mesoamerican region of what is now Central America, earrings had religious significance and were worn by both men and women to honor pre-Hispanic deities. In ancient Peru, leaders adorned themselves in ceremonial garb, including earrings, which may have been used to indicate rank, function, religious codes, as well as emblems of power and prestige. Throughout history, earrings have been markers of social position and identity. While we may forget that this tremendous history lies behind a pair of modern earrings, global artisans work to keep ancient traditions alive.

Are there any traditional methods for making women’s earrings?

Attention to detail, patience and expert craftsmanship are the essential ingredients that go into every pair of traditional earrings. Whether the style involves hand-beading, copal wood carving, metal work, fabric or filigree, processes often date back generations, and are handed down through families and artisan communities. One of the oldest methods of earring-making is jewelry casting. It is an art form that has been in existence for thousands of years. From the time that ancient civilizations learned to melt metal, they have been pouring molten gold and silver into cavities of stone, plaster, sand, and cuttlefish bone. Once hardened, castings were then broken free from their encasings and tooled into shape. While much has changed since these primitive forays, much remains the same. Around the world, artisans still use metal casting as an important process in jewelry making. Many cultures also make use of metal threads in their jewelry. Silver alloy, for example, is made in sheets or fine threads using a range of tools. Filigree, a delicate and beautiful art form, uses a process of weaving thin metal threads into a particular pattern or design. Regardless of the method of production, each pair of traditional earrings reflects the artisan's unique vision combined with processes passed down through generations.

Earrings Beaded at NOVICA Canada

Cultured pearl beaded dangle earrings, 'Winter' - Blue-Green Gemstone Cluster Dangle Earrings

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Winter, Blue-Green Gemstone Cluster Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$34.21CAD Wholesale

$34.21CAD

Garnet and amethyst cluster earrings, 'Bright Bouquet' - Handcrafted Amethyst and Pearl Dangle Earrings

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Bright Bouquet, Handcrafted Amethyst and Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$33.23CAD Wholesale

$33.23CAD

Purple quartz chandelier earrings, 'Brilliant Meteor' - Purple Beaded Chandelier Earrings with Quartz and Glass

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Brilliant Meteor, Purple Beaded Chandelier Earrings with Quartz and Glass

Nareerat

(1853)

$36.16CAD Wholesale

$36.16CAD

Falling Rain, Unique Turquoise Colored Waterfall Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Gold-plated chalcedony and hematite beaded earrings, 'Ocean Bohemian' - 18k Gold-Plated Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Ocean Bohemian, 18k Gold-Plated Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Sareeyakarn

(215)

$61.58CAD Wholesale

$61.58CAD

Rainshower, Howlite Pyrite Reconstituted Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Somluck Komolmith

(401)

$42.57CAD Wholesale

~~$47.89CAD~~ $42.57CAD

Serpentine and quartz beaded dangle earrings, 'Fun Circles in Teal' - Serpentine and Quartz Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Fun Circles in Teal, Serpentine and Quartz Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Nareerat

(1853)

$34.21CAD Wholesale

$34.21CAD

Garnet and carnelian cluster earrings, 'Sweet Tropics' - Handmade Garnet Carnelian Citrine Cluster Earrings

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Sweet Tropics, Handmade Garnet Carnelian Citrine Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Bright Garden, Carnelian and Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Lapis lazuli beaded dangle earrings, 'Naturally Blue' - Sterling Earrings with Lapis Lazuli

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Naturally Blue, Sterling Earrings with Lapis Lazuli

Teodoro Melendez and Family

(135)

$24.31CAD Wholesale

~~$27.36CAD~~ $24.31CAD

Glass beaded waterfall earrings, 'Summer Spirit' - Sun-Themed Red and Turquoise Glass Beaded Waterfall Earrings

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Summer Spirit, Sun-Themed Red and Turquoise Glass Beaded Waterfall Earrings

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$51.81CAD Wholesale

$51.81CAD

Pink Paradise, Handcrafted Multi-Gemstone Pink Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Lapis lazuli hoop earrings, 'Shining Allure' - Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Stones

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Shining Allure, Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Stones

Somluck Komolmith

(401)

$72.98CAD Wholesale

~~$81.13CAD~~ $72.98CAD

Garnet waterfall earrings, 'Chimes of Love' - Garnet Waterfall Earrings in Sterling Silver from India

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Chimes of Love, Garnet Waterfall Earrings in Sterling Silver from India

Rituu Agarwal

(1071)

$68.42CAD Wholesale

$68.42CAD

Summer Fire, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings Crafted in Thailand

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Quartz dangle earrings, 'Love Garden in Red' - Heart Shaped Red Quartz Onyx and Glass Bead Dangle Earrings

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Love Garden in Red, Heart Shaped Red Quartz Onyx and Glass Bead Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Cultured pearl and rose quartz cluster earrings, 'Radiant Bouquet' - Handcrafted Cultured Pearl and Rose Quartz Cluster Earrings

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Radiant Bouquet, Handcrafted Cultured Pearl and Rose Quartz Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Cultured pearl and carnelian cluster earrings, 'Spicy Peach' - Handcrafted Pearl Carnelian Prehnite Cluster Earrings

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Spicy Peach, Handcrafted Pearl Carnelian Prehnite Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Glass beaded dangle earrings, 'Frida Beads' - Frida Kahlo Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings from Mexico

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Frida Beads, Frida Kahlo Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$47.89CAD Wholesale

$47.89CAD

Shower of colours, colourful Glass Beaded Waterfall Earrings from Mexico

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Crystalline Drops, Smoky Quartz and Glass Bead Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Glass beaded dangle earrings, 'Royal Flowers' - Glass Beaded Floral Dangle Earrings in Blue from Mexico

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Royal Flowers, Glass Beaded Floral Dangle Earrings in Blue from Mexico

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Quartz dangle earrings, 'Garden Bliss in Teal' - Serpentine Quartz and Glass Bead Dangle Earrings with Copper

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Garden Bliss in Teal, Serpentine Quartz and Glass Bead Dangle Earrings with Copper

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Pink Rose, Handcrafted Thai Quartz Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Lavender Bliss, Gold Plated Amethyst and Garnet Dangle Earrings

Somsiri Juntamin

(76)

$54.74CAD Wholesale

$54.74CAD

Gold-plated multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Pink Sea' - Gold-Plated Cultured Pearl and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

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Pink Sea, Gold-Plated Cultured Pearl and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$175.97CAD Wholesale

$175.97CAD

Shining Splendor, Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Dangling Amethyst Stones

Somluck Komolmith

(401)

$81.13CAD Wholesale

$81.13CAD

Brilliant Cascade, 24k Gold Plated Silver and Quartz Waterfall Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$35.19CAD Wholesale

$35.19CAD

Brilliant Meteor, Chandelier Style Earrings with Onyx and Glass Beads

Nareerat

(1853)

$35.19CAD Wholesale

$35.19CAD

Gold-plated lapis lazuli dangle earrings, 'Deep Blue' - 18k Gold-Plated Dangle Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Stone

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Deep Blue, 18k Gold-Plated Dangle Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Stone

Adriana de Gadea

(228)

$85.14CAD Wholesale

~~$94.82CAD~~ $85.14CAD

Amethyst and quartz dangle earrings, 'Grape Picking' - Amethyst and Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings

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Grape Picking, Amethyst and Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Mystic Daisy, Handcrafted Floral Carnelian Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Joyous Celebration, Colorful Fair Trade Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$48.27CAD Wholesale

$48.27CAD

Bloom in Magenta, Hand Crafted Sese Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$52.21CAD Wholesale

$52.21CAD

Nature's Harmony, Handmade Sodalite Beaded Dangle Earrings

Teodoro Melendez and Family

(135)

$33.23CAD Wholesale

$33.23CAD

Green quartz chandelier earrings, 'Brilliant Meteor' - Green Quartz and Glass Bead Chandelier Style Earrings

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Brilliant Meteor, Green Quartz and Glass Bead Chandelier Style Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Lapis lazuli dangle earrings, 'Bihar Moons' - Lapis Lazuli Dangle Earrings from India

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Bihar Moons, Lapis Lazuli Dangle Earrings from India

Narayani

(693)

$48.95CAD Wholesale

~~$54.74CAD~~ $48.95CAD

Gleaming Globes, Onyx and Moonstone Beaded Dangle Earrings from India

Sabir

(99)

$20.52CAD Wholesale

$20.52CAD

Delhi Dusk, Fair Trade Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Narayani

(693)

$55.24CAD Wholesale

~~$61.58CAD~~ $55.24CAD

Blue Countess, Eco-Friendly Blue and Yellow Recycled Glass Dangle Earrings

Tina Quaye

(14)

$65.02CAD Wholesale

$65.02CAD

Cultured pearl and quartz dangle earrings, 'Happy Bunch' - Cultured Pearl and Quartz Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Happy Bunch, Cultured Pearl and Quartz Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Green Touch, Quartz and Brass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Silver Hooks

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Cat's eye beaded dangle earrings, 'Verdant Orbs' - Green Cat's Eye Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana

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Verdant Orbs, Green Cat's Eye Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Rachel Armah

(45)

$38.42CAD Wholesale

$38.42CAD

Brilliant Cascade, Gemstone Waterfall Earrings in 24k Gold Plated Sterling

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Chakra of Life, Chakra-Themed Multi-Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings

Wayan Trisna

(6)

$74.67CAD Wholesale

~~$87.98CAD~~ $74.67CAD

Pearl and citrine cluster earrings, 'Radiant Love' - Handcrafted Beaded Quartz Earrings

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Radiant Love, Handcrafted Beaded Quartz Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Cupcake Sprinkles, Multicoloured Chalcedony and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$129.04CAD Wholesale

$129.04CAD

Dark Colorful Stars, Dark Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Magenta Balloon, Rose Quartz Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Multicoloured Diamonds, Brown & Aqua Beaded Waterfall Earrings with Diamond Pattern

Pearls of the Sea Youth Group

(14)

$75.27CAD Wholesale

$75.27CAD

Swarovski crystal beaded dangle earrings, 'Colors of Pride' - Multicolored Swarovski Crystal Dangle Earrings

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Colors of Pride, Multicolored Swarovski Crystal Dangle Earrings

Alejandra Aceves

(48)

$92.87CAD Wholesale

$92.87CAD

Solaris in Blue, Agate and Lapis Lazuli Cluster Clip-On Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$36.49CAD Wholesale

~~$41.05CAD~~ $36.49CAD

Adiagba in Blue, Eco-Friendly Blue Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Tina Quaye

(14)

$65.02CAD Wholesale

$65.02CAD

Chakra Universe, Fair Trade Lapis Lazuli Handcrafted Earrings

Narayani

(693)

$59.13CAD Wholesale

~~$66.47CAD~~ $59.13CAD

Green Signals, Handcrafted Green Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Hands Of Atitlan

(5)

$54.74CAD Wholesale

$54.74CAD

Luxurious Rain, Gold Plated Multi-Gemstone Waterfall Earrings from Thailand

Somsiri Juntamin

(76)

$72.98CAD Wholesale

~~$81.13CAD~~ $72.98CAD

Garnet dangle earrings, 'Ringed Gems' - Garnet Dangle Earrings with Sterling Rings from Thailand

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Ringed Gems, Garnet Dangle Earrings with Sterling Rings from Thailand

Somsiri Juntamin

(76)

$51.81CAD Wholesale

$51.81CAD

Green Vibe, Artisan Crafted Jasper and Aventurine Dangle Earrings

Siriporn

(180)

$79.18CAD Wholesale

$79.18CAD

Night Lotus, Artisan Handmade Onyx Hematite 925 Sterling Silver Earrings

Tipa

(167)

$51.81CAD Wholesale

$51.81CAD

Striking Enchantment, Two-Tone Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings from El Salvador

Pearls of the Sea Youth Group

(14)

$54.74CAD Wholesale

$54.74CAD

Floral Colors, Glass Beaded Floral Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Adriana Trejo

(140)

$34.21CAD Wholesale

$34.21CAD

Sweet Winter, Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$34.05CAD Wholesale

~~$38.12CAD~~ $34.05CAD

Quartz beaded dangle earrings, 'Blossom Blush' - Handmade Pink Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Blossom Blush, Handmade Pink Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Nareerat

(1853)

$42.03CAD Wholesale

$42.03CAD

Crystal and glass beaded dangle earrings, 'Passion Lotus' - Lotus-Shaped Red Crystal and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

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Passion Lotus, Lotus-Shaped Red Crystal and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Domingo Reanda

(42)

$41.05CAD Wholesale

$41.05CAD

Tangerine Day, Artisan Crafted Carnelian and Quartz Dangle Earrings

Tipa

(167)

$61.58CAD Wholesale

$61.58CAD

Fire Warrior, Red Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Brass Hooks

Victor Dushie

(46)

$48.27CAD Wholesale

$48.27CAD

Lights of Joy, Handcrafted Coconut Shell and Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$48.27CAD Wholesale

$48.27CAD

Turning Leaves, Handcrafted Pearl Carnelian Citrine Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Multi-gemstone cluster earrings, 'Orange and Green Glam' - Chalcedony Citrine Quartz and Glass Beaded Cluster Earrings

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Orange and Green Glam, Chalcedony Citrine Quartz and Glass Beaded Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Night Embrace, Black and White Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Tina Quaye

(14)

$48.27CAD Wholesale

$48.27CAD

Cool Dream, Aquamarine and Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Heroic Heart, Quartz and Lapis Lazuli Heart-Themed Dangle Earrings

Tipa

(167)

$60.82CAD Wholesale

~~$68.42CAD~~ $60.82CAD

Pillars of Impassioned Love, Moonstone dangle earrings

Narayani

(693)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Gold-plated multi-gemstone beaded dangle earrings, 'Chakra of Paradise' - 18k Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings

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Chakra of Paradise, 18k Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings

Wayan Trisna

(6)

$89.87CAD Wholesale

~~$94.82CAD~~ $89.87CAD

Global Wonder, Smoky Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Kai Kittima

(61)

$32.43CAD Wholesale

~~$41.05CAD~~ $32.43CAD

Peaks and Valleys in Purple, Blue and Purple Woven Bead Waterfall Earrings

Pearls of the Sea Youth Group

(14)

$75.27CAD Wholesale

$75.27CAD

Pearl and carnelian beaded earrings, 'Golden Vines' - Thailand Yellow Pearl Carnelian Quartz Cluster Earrings

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Golden Vineyard, Thailand Yellow Pearl Carnelian Quartz Cluster Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Pearl and garnet cluster earrings, 'Thai Joy' - Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings

Bestseller

Thai Joy, Gemstone Beaded Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$39.10CAD Wholesale

$39.10CAD

Fascinating Delight, Natural Soapstone and Bauxite Beaded Dangle Earrings

Rachel Armah

(45)

$35.46CAD Wholesale

$35.46CAD

Dionysus in Orange, Hand Crafted Orange Agate Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$38.12CAD Wholesale

$38.12CAD

Amber Sparkle, Amber coloured Crystal Bead Earrings With Sterling Silver

Domingo Reanda

(42)

$41.05CAD Wholesale

$41.05CAD

Odopa in Plum, Hand Made Purple and Maroon Plastic Dangle Earrings

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$41.37CAD Wholesale

$41.37CAD

Candy Bouquet in Orange, Agate and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$41.05CAD Wholesale

$41.05CAD

Thail Chic, colourful Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings with Silver Accents

Tipa

(167)

$68.42CAD Wholesale

$68.42CAD

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