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.

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Green Eagle' - Peridot Eagle-Motif Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Green Eagle, Peridot Eagle-Motif Dangle Earrings from Bali

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(2218)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Gianyar Dangle' - Handmade Sterling Silver Green Peridot Dangle Earrings

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Nyoman Rena

(2218)

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Spring Green Sea, Cultured Pearl and Peridot Dangle Earrings

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(498)

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Lime Droplet, Women's Peridot Jewellery from India

Alok Jain

(1879)

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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)

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Earth's Soul, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Five-Carat Gemstones

Shanker

(1425)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Glittering Melody' - 3-Carat Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings from India

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Glittering Melody, 3-Carat Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings from India

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(2379)

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(2379)

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Energy Tree, Multi-Gemstone Chakra Tree Dangle Earrings from India

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(321)

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Peridot flower earrings, 'Nature's Gift' - Handcrafted Floral Peridot Dangle Earrings

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Nature's Gift, Handcrafted Floral Peridot Dangle Earrings

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(2218)

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Chennai Stars, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Peridot Stud Earrings from India

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(1879)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Meadow Labyrinth' - Peridot and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings

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Meadow Labyrinth, Peridot and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings

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(2379)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Fortune Night' - Moon-Shaped Leafy Dangle Earrings with Peridot Jewels

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(249)

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Inner Circles in Green, Concentric Circle Peridot Earrings Balinese Motif

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(246)

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(1879)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Face of the Soul' - Peridot Face Motif Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Face of the Soul, Peridot Face Motif Dangle Earrings from Bali

Buana

(2373)

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Multigemstone chakra earrings, 'Chakra Honor Wheel' - Chakra Wheel Multiple Gemstones on Sterling Silver Earrings

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Chakra Honor Wheel, Chakra Wheel Multiple Gemstones on Sterling Silver Earrings

Sarote Lochotinunt

(339)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Lotus Chakra' - Floral Multi-Gemstone Chakra Dangle Earrings from India

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Lotus Chakra, Floral Multi-Gemstone Chakra Dangle Earrings from India

Chintan

(321)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Teotihuacan Suns' - Artisan Crafted Earrings with Peridot and Sterling Silver

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Teotihuacan Suns, Artisan Crafted Earrings with Peridot and Sterling Silver

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(1087)

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Garnet and amethyst dangle earrings, 'Spring Color' - Modern Sterling Silver Multigem Earrings

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Spring Color, Modern Sterling Silver Multigem Earrings

Jantana

(710)

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Peridot earrings, 'Summer Allure' - Peridot Earrings 9 Cts on Sterling Silver Jewellery from India

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Summer Allure, Peridot Earrings 9 Cts on Sterling Silver Jewellery from India

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(2379)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Peaceful Dazzle' - Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings from India

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Peaceful Dazzle, Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings from India

Shanker

(1425)

$59.77CAD Wholesale

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Peridot stud earrings, 'Green Simplicity' - Artisan Crafted Green Peridot Stud Earrings in 925 Silver

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Green Simplicity, Artisan Crafted Green Peridot Stud Earrings in 925 Silver

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(562)

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Pearl and peridot earrings, 'Verdant Light' - Sterling Silver Jewellery Pearl and Peridot Earrings

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Verdant Light, Sterling Silver Jewellery Pearl and Peridot Earrings

Shanker

(1425)

$113.70CAD Wholesale

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Bun Moons' - Peridot Crescent Moon Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Bun Moons, Peridot Crescent Moon Dangle Earrings from Bali

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(1081)

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(291)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Rainbow Rays' - Gems and Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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Rainbow Rays, Gems and Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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(2379)

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Pearl and rose quartz cluster earrings, 'Princess Legend' - Pearl and Rose Quartz Cluster Earrings

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Nareerat

(1853)

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Paradise Tears, Peridot Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

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(96)

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Exotic Cluster, Thai Jasper and Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings

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(1853)

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(2379)

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Abstract Fortune, Abstract and Modern One-Carat Peridot Dangle Earrings

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(693)

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Lime Solitaire, Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Peridot Earrings

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(1879)

$85.96CAD Wholesale

~~$95.99CAD~~ $85.96CAD

Peridot flower earrings, 'Daisy Beauty' - Peridot Earrings from Sterling Silver Flower Jewellery

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Daisy Beauty, Peridot Earrings from Sterling Silver Flower Jewellery

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(2379)

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(693)

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Eden's Lime Droplet, 22k Gold-Plated One-Carat Natural Peridot Drop Earrings

Alok Jain

(1879)

$84.68CAD Wholesale

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Day Dreamers, Pearl and Peridot Carved Bone Earrings

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(2373)

$86.26CAD Wholesale

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Iolite and peridot button earrings, 'Promise' - Iolite and Peridot Earrings Sterling Silver Jewellery

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Promise, Iolite and Peridot Earrings Sterling Silver Jewellery

Bhavesh

(1335)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Jepun Prince' - Multi-Gemstone Face-Shaped Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Jepun Prince, Multi-Gemstone Face-Shaped Dangle Earrings from Bali

Buana

(2373)

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~~$133.99CAD~~ $120.39CAD

Paradise in Bloom, Floral Earrings in Sterling Silver and Natural Gemstones

Shanker

(1425)

$75.75CAD Wholesale

~~$84.99CAD~~ $75.75CAD

Heart's Desire, Peridot Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Earrings

Yuniati

(96)

$76.07CAD Wholesale

~~$84.99CAD~~ $76.07CAD

Multi-gem chandelier earrings, 'Classic Radiance' - Indian Multi Gemstone Silver Chandelier Earrings

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Classic Radiance, Indian Multi Gemstone Silver Chandelier Earrings

Chintan

(321)

$180.58CAD Wholesale

~~$200.99CAD~~ $180.58CAD

Gemstone stud earrings, 'All for One' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Gemstone and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

All for One, Set of 4 Gemstone and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$124.53CAD Wholesale

~~$138.99CAD~~ $124.53CAD

Glorious Verdant Gleam, 22k Gold-Plated Natural Peridot Stud Earrings from India

Alok Jain

(1879)

$74.71CAD Wholesale

~~$83.99CAD~~ $74.71CAD

Peridot and cultured pearl dangle earrings, 'Peridot Sea' - Peridot and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings

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Peridot Sea, Peridot and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$34.86CAD Wholesale

~~$38.99CAD~~ $34.86CAD

Bali Gleam, Peridot and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Indonesia

Nyoman Rena

(2218)

$74.71CAD Wholesale

~~$83.99CAD~~ $74.71CAD

Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Shimmering Alliance' - Blue Topaz Peridot Amethyst Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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Shimmering Alliance, Blue Topaz Peridot Amethyst Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$73.63CAD Wholesale

~~$81.99CAD~~ $73.63CAD

Green Beauty, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Pear Peridot Stones

Budiharta

(84)

$99.62CAD Wholesale

~~$110.99CAD~~ $99.62CAD

Opulent Stars, Sterling Silver and Green Peridot Star Dangle Earrings

Shanker

(1425)

$68.49CAD Wholesale

~~$76.99CAD~~ $68.49CAD

Sea's Mystery, Seahorse Shaped Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$74.71CAD Wholesale

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Prasiolite and peridot dangle earrings, 'Borobudur Glimmer' - Silver 925 Prasiolite and Peridot Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Borobudur Glimmer, Silver 925 Prasiolite and Peridot Dangle Earrings from Bali

Zayd Makarim

(559)

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Peridot stud earrings, 'Prosperity Blooms' - Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Natural Faceted Peridot

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Wayan Lasti

(106)

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Perfect Grace, Sterling Silver and Peridot Earrings

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(56)

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

Wayan Trisna

(6)

$80.94CAD Wholesale

~~$89.99CAD~~ $80.94CAD

Forest Floor, Peridot, Composite Turquoise, and Sterling Silver Earring

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$59.77CAD Wholesale

~~$66.99CAD~~ $59.77CAD

Thai Joy, Handmade Thai Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

$31.41CAD Wholesale

~~$39.99CAD~~ $31.41CAD

Nature Magnificence, Natural Peridot Drop Earrings Made from Sterling Silver

Anya

(29)

$59.77CAD Wholesale

~~$66.99CAD~~ $59.77CAD

Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Sun with Violets' - Citrine Amethyst Peridot and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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Sun with Violets, Citrine Amethyst Peridot and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$112.08CAD Wholesale

~~$124.99CAD~~ $112.08CAD

Onyx and amethyst dangle earrings, 'Abundance' - Natural Gemstone Earrings Sterling Silver Jewellery from India

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Abundance, Natural Gemstone Earrings Sterling Silver Jewellery from India

Shanker

(1425)

$100.79CAD Wholesale

~~$111.99CAD~~ $100.79CAD

Marvelous Vintage, Sterling Silver and Peridot Leaf Dangle Earrings

Nyoman Rena

(2218)

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Multi-gem dangle earrings, 'Chakra Drops' - Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings with Chakra Motif

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Chakra Crown, Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings with Chakra Motif

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(6)

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

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Green Leaves, Peridot and Sterling Silver Artisan Crafted Earrings

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(2379)

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Simple Clarity, Peridot Earrings set in 24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver

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(710)

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~~$127.99CAD~~ $114.58CAD

Classic Glamour, Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings Crafted in India

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(2379)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Crowned Glory' - Cultured Pearl and Multigem Dangle Earrings from India

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Crowned Glory, Cultured Pearl and Multigem Dangle Earrings from India

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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Fantastic Quartet, Gemstone Dangle Earrings with Garnet and Peridot

Shanker

(1425)

$87.17CAD Wholesale

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Sweet Dreams, India Style Pearls and Peridot Earrings

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(1425)

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Shanker

(1425)

$56.03CAD Wholesale

~~$62.99CAD~~ $56.03CAD

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)

$87.17CAD Wholesale

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Barabay Kites, Sterling Silver Earrings with Smoky Quartz and Peridot

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(559)

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Precious Knots, 3-Carat Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings Crafted in India

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(2379)

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Weightless in Green, Peridot and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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(422)

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Peridot dangle earrings, 'Sweet Leaf' - Peridot dangle earrings

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Sweet Leaf, Peridot dangle earrings

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(2218)

$84.68CAD Wholesale

~~$94.99CAD~~ $84.68CAD

Earth from Space, Peridot and Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings

Nareerat

(1853)

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~~$38.99CAD~~ $34.86CAD

Here Comes the Sun, Balinese Motif Faceted Peridot Dangle Earrings

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(562)

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Sparkling Path' - Peridot and Rainbow Moonstone Dangle Earrings

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(2379)

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~~$55.99CAD~~ $49.80CAD

Wellness, Multi-Gemstone Chakra Dangle Earrings from India

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(1879)

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(205)

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(2218)

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(1425)

$68.49CAD Wholesale

~~$76.99CAD~~ $68.49CAD

Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Sparkling Quartet' - Indian Garnet Citrine Peridot and Amethyst Dangle Earrings

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Sparkling Quartet, Indian Garnet Citrine Peridot and Amethyst Dangle Earrings

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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~~$89.99CAD~~ $80.94CAD

Parrot Song, Garnet and Peridot Parrot Dangle Earrings from India

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(321)

$72.22CAD Wholesale

~~$80.99CAD~~ $72.22CAD

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