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The Village Council

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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

Rhodium plated blue topaz and ruby dangle earrings, 'Enthralling Sky'

Angela

Aug 6, 2023

beautiful

These earrings are lovely and so well made. I really love them. I think they are perfect for dressing up. I have some other earrings from Alok Jain and these are just as wonderful. Thank-you!

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Ruby and rainbow moonstone dangle earrings, 'Sunrise Princess'

Sage

May 13, 2021

Beautifully Made & Stunning to Wear!

I highly recommend these gorgeous earrings and can vouch for their beautiful design and fantastic craftsmanship! I especially love how carefully welded-closed each stirling wire loop is, that attaches one stone to the other. It's an example of how Neetu Barathi's quality workmanship ensures these delicate-looking earrings are actually quite strong and durable!

Beautiful

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Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Glittering Combination'

Joyce

Oct 18, 2021

Beautiful, Unique

'Glittering Combination', multi-gemstone dangle earrings look like the photo and are very flattering when worn. Beautiful, feminine, comforable to wear. Happy with purchase.

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Featured Artist

Neetu Barathi Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewellery

(1609)

"What I like best about this craft is how it takes my mind in different directions to come up with new designs. I hope to keep going until I touch the sky!"

"I come from a beautiful city in Gujarat, where I was born in 1984. As a child, I was mesmerised by our beautiful and intricate silver jewellery.... read more