painted earrings

Classic details from Mexico's pre-Hispanic history invite you to relive the glory of the ancient Empire. Alejandra Gallardo unites wood, 24k gold-plated brass accents and agate gems in these dangle earrings, hand-painted with stunning crimson details. Silk tassels dance at the bottom, evoking an aura of majesty.

These playful fish dangle earrings transform forgotten wood into wearable beauty, showcasing Julio Molina’s exceptional craftsmanship. The Guatemalan artisan rescues discarded timber, breathing new life into each piece with detailed openwork patterns carefully painted with natural dyes. Make your fashion choices count with these eco-conscious accessories finished with shiny sterling silver hooks that add a touch of luxury.

Dive into eco-friendly fashion with these stunning sea turtle-themed dangle earrings by Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina. Each earring features openwork accents from reclaimed wood that would otherwise be discarded. The delicate wooden contours paired with gleaming sterling silver hooks create a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined elegance. These lightweight accessories make a bold environmental statement while adding a touch of nature-inspired artistry to your outfit.

A comb centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask, and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted, the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although thought to have West African origins, the Fula are also present throughout Central Africa and Sudanese North Africa. "We Africans tend to adopt certain cultural practices that we believe are good ones, and customs are also shared through inter-cultural marriage," Ibrahim explains. "Among Mali-dwelling Fulani, such masks are given to a woman as a marriage proposal. She responds by giving a Senufo monkey mask to her suitor as a sign of acceptance."

Delicate red seahorses dance from your earlobes, carved with precision from reclaimed palo blanco and trumpet tree wood by Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina. The negative space within each design creates an ethereal lightness, making these oceanic creatures appear to float in an invisible current. Attached to sterling silver hooks, these miniature marine treasures transform everyday moments into subtle celebrations of nature's elegant forms.

A monkey centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask, and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted, the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although believed to have West African origins, the Fula are also present throughout Central Africa and Sudanese North Africa. "We Africans tend to adopt certain cultural practices that we believe are good ones, and customs are also shared through inter-cultural marriage," Ibrahim explains. "Among Mali-dwelling Fulani, comb masks are given to a woman as a marriage proposal. She responds by giving a Senufo monkey mask to her suitor as a sign of acceptance. Because the monkey is known to be a happy animal, this mask reflects her happiness in saying yes."

A palette of crimson and black hues evokes the burning beauty of fire around these chandelier earrings by Mexico's Alejandra Gallardo. Wood and 24k gold-plated brass accents compose this bold pair, inspired by the region's pre-Hispanic culture. To complete the design with a sublime touch, natural agate jewels and silk tassels adorn the top and bottom.