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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.

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The CUTEST!

I’m so happy I purchased these little Frenchie earrings! They are the sweetest and seem to be really great quality.

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Delicate but discernable

These are very tiny, but are recognizable as siberians! True sterling silver, well-made, nicely gift-bagged and promptly shipped upon ordering. A pleasure to wear.

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Kitty

Feb 28, 2021

So cute !

I love these ! I bought them for my 7 & 9 year old granddaughters for Valentine's Day and they LOVE them ! They have 3 doxies and these earrings are so perfect for them. They're very well made and a very good size . I might just get a pair for myself !

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Jantana Sterling silver jewellery

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"Now that our parents have retired, they have more time to visit us. They are so happy that we are carrying on their silver jewellery tradition!"

"My dream is to one day have a jewellery workshop and produce my own designs. My parents are jewellers and created made to order jewellery in our... read more