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Earrings Recycled Plastic
116 items
Recycled Plastic
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Candy Columns, Orange Red and Green Sese Wood Candy Columns Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
Boho Queen, Recycled Plastic and Sese Wood Boho Queen Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Zebra Allure, Brown Zebra Sese Wood and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Raspberry Bush, Pink and Green Stacked Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Joyful Tower, Colorful Recycled Plastic Disc Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.4" W
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Grape Vineyard, Purple and Green Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.4" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
African Monolith, Sese Wood Coconut Shell and Plastic Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 1" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Grace Notes, Handmade Eco-Friendly Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Prosperous Sika, Ghanaian Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings
Length: 1.6" x 1" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Patient Soul, Sese Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Esther Darko
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Sudden Clarity, Black and Clear Recycled Glass and Plastic Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Green and Mighty, Handcrafted Green and Mighty Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Peace, African Handmade Eco Friendly Wood Bead Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.5" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Tema Harbor, Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand
Length: 1.6" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
$31.49 Wholesale$34.99$31.49 -
Rainbow Petals, Floral Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Peaceful Life, Recycled CD Earrings on 925 Silver Hooks Handcrafted Jewelry
Size: 2.2" L x 0.4" W
Rosario Leiva
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
Eco Joy, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Esther Darko
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Renewed Strength, Brown-Black Recycled Glass and Plastic Bead Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.6"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Gleaming Sunset, Sterling Silver And Recycled Plastic Earrings From Guatemala
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W x 0.1" D
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Leafy Forest, Green Recycled CD Dangle Earrings from Guatemala
Length: 2.4" x 0.7" W
Rosario Leiva
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
Mystical Red, Hand Crafted Red Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.5" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Yellow Boats, Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand in Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Pampam Store, Handcrafted Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Fresh Novelty, Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
$31.49 Wholesale$34.99$31.49 -
Ring My Bell, Afro Ecology Recycled Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.6" W
Akwele Suma
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Red Curve, Red Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W x 0.8" D
Shamseeya Atideka
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Peaceful Life in Green, Recycled CD Dangle Earrings in Green from Guatemala
Length: 2.4" x 0.5" W
Rosario Leiva
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
Geometric Self, Handcrafted Geometric Dark Green Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Spin the Top, Multicolor African Eco Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Taifa Tangerine, Orange Handmade Earrings with Recycled Paper
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Golden Woman, Gold-Tone Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 1.6" W
Shamseeya Atideka
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Watercolor Woman, Handmade Eco-Friendly Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 1.2" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Happy Helper, Orange Wood and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Eco Royalty, Eco-Friendly Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.2" x 0.8" W
Millicent Okine
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Nubueke, African Wood Beaded Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Xose in Beige, African Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads
Length: 2.8" x 0.5" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Dark of the Night, Artisan Crafted Eco-Friendly Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.4" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Candy Bouquet in Deep Pink, Quartz and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 3.2" x 1.2" W x 0.4" D
Nareerat
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Divine Drop, Eco-Friendly Recycled CD Dangle Earrings with Abstract Motif
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Peaceful Life in Teal, Eco-Friendly Abstract Recycled CD Dangle Earrings in Teal
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Bubble Explosion in Pink, Recycled CD Stud Earrings in Pink from Guatemala
Length: 0.5" x 0.5" W x 0.1" D
Rosario Leiva
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
Aqua Drops, Guatemalan Eco-Friendly Recycled CD Earrings
Length: 2.2" x 0.9" W x 0.1" D
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Pastel Contrast, Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings with Pastel Hues
Victor Dushie
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Green Cycles, Eco-Friendly Disc-Shaped Green Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
A Story of Flowers, Colorful Paper Recycled Earrings
Length: 2.6" x 0.4" W
Akwele Suma
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Luxurious Illusion, Black and White Plastic and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Tina Quaye
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Odopa in Rose, Eco Friendly Dangle Earrings Crafted from Recycled Plastic
Length: 2.8" x 1" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Eco Triangles, Triangular Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.2" x 1" W
Millicent Okine
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Purple Era, Modern Round Purple Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Beautiful Grain, Wood and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Magic, African Handcrafted Recycled Glass Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.6" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Twilight Dame, Black and Brown Plastic and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Tina Quaye
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Naa Araa Royalty, Recycled Paper and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Akwele Suma
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Euphoric Sense, Colorful Recycled Plastic and Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Victor Dushie
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Bubble Vision in Green, Eco-Friendly Geometric Green Recycled CD Button Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Kafui, Fair Trade Beaded African Earrings Crafted by Hand
Length: 3" x 0.5" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Palatial Ghana, Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings in a Warm Palette
Victor Dushie
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Eco Red, Eco Friendly Handcrafted West African Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.6" x 0.5" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Earth's Warmth, Bauxite Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads
Length: 2.8" x 0.3" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Renewed Cheer, Yellow Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.6"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Pretty Girl, Hand Crafted Eco-Friendly Dangle Earrings
Length: 3.1" x 1.2" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Green Moon, Eco-Friendly Green Round Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Galactic Crescent Moon, Eco-Friendly Recycled CD Moon Earrings with Silver Hooks
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Forest Grace, Leaf-Shaped Bright Green Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Highly Favored, Faceted Floral Recycled Plastic Round Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.2" x 0.8" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Purple Translucent Illusion, Handmade Purple Recycled CD Stud Earrings with Silver Posts
Rosario Leiva
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Peaceful Life in Pink, Recycled CD Dangle Earrings in Pink from Guatemala
Length: 2.4" x 0.5" W
Rosario Leiva
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
Below the Sea, Square Recycled CD Dangle Earrings from Guatemala
Length: 1.6" x 0.7" W
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Bubble Vision in Silver, Eco-Friendly Geometric Silver Recycled CD Button Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Natural Sunset, Eco-Friendly Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.8" x 0.8" W
Phelicia Darko-Quagriane
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
Pink Triangles, Pink Triangular Recycled CD Dangle Earrings from Guatemala
Length: 2.1" x 0.8" W
Rosario Leiva
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
My Green Elegance, Diamond-Shaped Green Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Color Explosion, Yellow Turquoise and Purple Recycled CD Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Lands of Guatemala, Recycled CD Dangle Earrings in Earth-Tones from Guatemala
Length: 1.9" x 0.9" W
Rosario Leiva
$61.19 Wholesale$67.99$61.19 -
Pink Translucent Illusion, Handmade Eco-Friendly Round Pink Recycled CD Stud Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
African Innocence, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2"
Rita Addo Zakour
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Bubble Explosion in Turquoise, Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings
Length: 0.5" x 0.5" W x 0.1" D
Rosario Leiva
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
God's Gift, Coconut Shell and Recycled Plastic Eco Earrings from Africa
Length: 2" x 0.6" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Joyful Flowers, Rustic Floral Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Esther Narh
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Peace of Mind, Eco-Friendly Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Circular Sky, Blue Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.6" x 1.6" W
Shamseeya Atideka
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Red Translucent Illusion, Handmade Eco-Friendly Round Red Recycled CD Stud Earrings
Rosario Leiva
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Refined Triangles, Silver Triangular Recycled CD Dangle Earrings from Guatemala
Rosario Leiva
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Janet
Aug 17, 2021
Sturdy earrings!
These are delightful little "bells". No ringer, but since they are on the ears, that is a plus! Very sturdy for paper.
Geri
Mar 23, 2022
Completed My Suite of Wooden Jewelry Pieces
I now have a necklace, bracelet, rings and these earrings featuring the natural beauty of wood. These earrings have complimentary wooden beads that make them special, without being flashy. Beautiful craftsmanship.
Mary
Sep 28, 2017
One of my go to earrings
These Earrings are so delightful. Wear them a lot. Thanks for your beautiful work and designs. Mary D.
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Rosario Leiva Handcrafted eco-friendly jewelry with recycled materials
"I love creating jewelry with materials that most people would discard. I'm helping the environment and am contributing a little bit to help reduce pollution."
"I was born in Argentina in 1990, but came to to Guatemala nine years later to live with my mother. My friends call me 'Rous.' "I love... read more
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