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.

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 Ruby at NOVICA

Glamour vibrante, Aretes colgantes bañados en oro de 18 k con gemas de rubí de la India

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$59.95 Wholesale

$59.95
Bestseller

Musa apasionada, Pendientes colgantes de rubí y plata de ley de la India

Length: 1.5" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
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Dulce Brillo, Pendientes de lámpara de piedra rubí facial y plata esterlina

Alok Jain

(1879)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
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Cometa carmesí, Aretes colgantes de rubí y plata esterlina hechos a mano de la India

Length: 1.8" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$64.99 Wholesale

$64.99
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Delicia de yoga, Juego de 7 aretes de gemas elaborados en la India

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$125.99 Wholesale

$125.99
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Estrella Redonda, Pendientes de plata de ley y rubí tailandés

Length: 0.2" x 0.2" W x 0.1" D

Narinee

(637)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Bestseller

Remolino Carmesí, Pendientes colgantes de plata de ley y rubí hechos a mano en la India

Length: 1.4" x 0.7" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Reverberante, Pendientes múltiples de 7 quilates de bisel de 7 quilates colgan los pendientes de la India

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
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Amor y devoción, Pendientes Botón de Rubí Genuino y Piedra Lunar en Plata 925

Length: 0.6" x 0.6" W x 0.3" D

Alok Jain

(1879)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Resplandor armonioso, Pendientes colgantes de plata de ley y piedras preciosas múltiples

Length: 3.3" x 0.3" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$39.99 Wholesale

~~$51.49~~ $39.99
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Atrapa una estrella en rosa, Pendientes de plata de ley y rubí hechos a mano

Length: 0.2" x 0.2" W x 0.2" D

Narinee

(637)

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99
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Combinación Brillante, Pendientes colgantes de múltiples piedras preciosas de 48 quilates de la India

Length: 2.8" x 0.7" W x 0.1" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$89.99 Wholesale

~~$115.87~~ $89.99
era rosa, Aretes colgantes de piedras preciosas múltiples con baño de oro de 18 k

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$89.99 Wholesale

~~$110.01~~ $89.99
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Cascada de hojas, Pendientes colgantes de rubí de 40 quilates de la India

Length: 2.9" x 1.1" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99
brillo seductor, Pendientes colgantes de piedras preciosas múltiples de la India

Length: 1.6" x 0.5" W x 0.2" D

Alok Jain

(1879)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Bestseller

Orbes De Moda, Pendientes colgantes de plata de ley con rubí y granate de la India

Length: 1.7" x 0.3" W x 0.1" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$57.99 Wholesale

~~$52.66~~ $57.99
Armonía Verdadera, Pendientes de botón con rubí y granate bañados en rodio

Length: 0.4" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$49.99 Wholesale

~~$51.49~~ $49.99
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Lágrimas Caprichosas, Pendientes colgantes hechos a mano de plata de ley y rubí de dos quilates

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
Bestseller

Hechos de la vida, Aretes de plata esterlina con piedras preciosas de la India (juego de 4)

Length: 0.2" x 0.2" W x 0.2" D

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$71.99 Wholesale

$71.99
Musa brillante, Pendientes colgantes de rubí y piedra lunar arcoíris de la India

Length: 1.9" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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flores de cumpleaños, Aretes colgantes hechos a mano con piedra de nacimiento de Bali

Length: 1.2" x 0.5" W x 0.3" D

Nyoman Rena

(2218)

$43.19 Wholesale

~~$46.14~~ $43.19
Cielo apasionante, Aretes colgantes de plata esterlina con rubí y topacio azul indio

Length: 1.5" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

Alok Jain

(1879)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Elegancia Caprichosa, Pedos pulidos de 7 quilates y aretes redondos de rubí colgados

Alok Jain

(1879)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Cantos Mágicos, Juego de 7 aretes de plata esterlina con piedras preciosas

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$142.19 Wholesale

$142.19
Romance y Mar, Juego de 2 Pendientes Colgantes Bañados en Oro con Rubí o Perlas

Shivani Choudhary

(232)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Brillo y fuego, Pendientes colgantes de plata de ley y rubí facetado de la India

Length: 0.7" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
Corona del amante, Aretes florales de plata de ley con joyas de rubí

Wadarat Supasirisuk

(1675)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99
Alianza Rosa, Quartz de rubí y pendientes de plataforma de plata esterlina colgan

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99
Cascadas Caprichosas, Pendientes de cascada de rubí y plata esterlina de 16 quilates

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99
Talismán de pasión, Aretes de botón con forma de hoja pulida con gemas de piedra lunar y rubí

Alok Jain

(1879)

$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99
princesa del amanecer, Aretes colgantes de plata esterlina con rubí y piedra lunar arcoíris

Length: 1.4" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99
Primavera de Pasión, Pendientes colgantes florales de plata de ley con piedras de rubí

Alok Jain

(1879)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99
Paraíso Caprichoso, Pearl de crema inspirada en Sylvan y pendientes de rubí faciales

Alok Jain

(1879)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Belleza elegante, Pendientes modernos de perlas y rubíes

Length: 1.4" x 0.5" W x 0.4" D

Alok Jain

(1879)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
El nimbo romántico, Aretes con circonitas cúbicas y rubíes muy pulidos

Wadarat Supasirisuk

(1675)

$34.99 Wholesale

$34.99
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Esencia apasionada, Pendientes Colgantes De Rubí Facetado De 12 Quilates Con Alto Pulido

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Encanto chispeante, Pendientes colgantes de amatista, esmeralda y rubí de la India

Length: 1.6" x 0.5" W x 0.2" D

Alok Jain

(1879)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
De atrás hacia adelante, Pequeños aretes de medio aro de plata esterlina tailandesa con rubí

Length: 0.4" x 0.2" W

Jantana

(710)

$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99
Corazón de pasiones, Aretes de rubíes facetados en forma de corazón de Tailandia

Wadarat Supasirisuk

(1675)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99
Emperatriz de la pasión, Aretes de rubíes redondos facetados con acabado muy pulido

Wadarat Supasirisuk

(1675)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Glittering Combination'

Joyce

Oct 18, 2021

Beautiful, Unique

'Glittering Combination', multi-gemstone dangle earrings look like the photo and are very flattering when worn. Beautiful, feminine, comforable to wear. Happy with purchase.

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