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+ - 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.

Featured Reviews

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Multi-gemstone hoop earrings, 'Following Sea'

Trudy

Aug 1, 2018

Circles of radiant colors

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Excellent workmanship and creative talent. Go to earrings for every outfit from day to night-elegant and sofisticated. Love at first sight but more so upon arrival when I saw the beauty of stones and awesome ,expertly created earrings! Thank You !

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Multi-gemstone gold vermeil hoop earrings, 'Azure Serenade'

Elizabeth

Mar 20, 2017

Beautiful earrings

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I was very happy to receive the earrings I had ordered! It is very clear that these took a bit of time to make! Lots of intricate work. Thank you!!

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Apatite dangle earrings, 'Morning Rain'

Steffi

Jan 26, 2022

Elegant!

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They are the perfect length. I like long, dangling earrings(sexy) and they show in my longer dark hair. Wear them most days. They make me feel sophisticated and elegant!

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Bhavya Jain Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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"Initially, I was considered a girl who was designing just for fun. But when I gave the artisans my designs and ideas to create the items, they started to take me seriously."

"I'm Bhavya Jain, daughter of Alok Jain, who has been featured artisan for a long time now. I was born in 1997 in New Delhi."As a child, I... read more

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