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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

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Dotted Arrows'

Robin

Oct 23, 2022

Beautiful design.

I love the patterns applied to these earrings and have worn them many times. It can be dressed up or down. Just sexy somehow! Love them!

Bold

Delicate Silver Work

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Sterling silver half-hoop earrings, 'Romantic Vines'

Donna

Sep 13, 2019

Beautiful earrings

Love the earrings. The rubbery backs were very difficult to get off. I bent the ear wire on one of them getting them off.

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Crescent Lace'

Helen N

Nov 15, 2024

These glamorous earrings are a favorite!

These are quite elegant and yet can be worn with casual clothes also. Very well made and they get many compliments.

Black Earrings With Fancy Touch Of Silver.

Black Stone Earring

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Rupadana Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewellery

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"My parents once told me that if you are good at something, you have to express it through hard work and not waste a gift from God."

"My name is Nyoman Rupadana, but everyone calls by my last name. I was born in Gianyar in 1969. People know me as a shy, humble and honest man. I... read more