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Earrings Bug
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Bumblebee, Sterling Silver Bumblebee Stud Earrings from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
£23.15 Wholesale£23.15 -
Bee Golden, Bee-Themed High-Polished Brass Dangle Earrings from India
Anuva Baid
£37.24 Wholesale£37.24 -
Queen Bee, Handmade Queen Bee Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
£23.15 Wholesale£23.15 -
Lone Dragonfly, Sterling Silver Dragonfly Dangle Earrings from Bali
Suar Dwipayana
£64.42 Wholesale£64.42 -
Lucky Ladybug, Copper Ladybug Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
£23.15 Wholesale£23.15 -
Silhouettes of Hope, Butterfly-Shaped Sterling Silver Drop Earrings from Bali
Desi Antari
£91.61 Wholesale£91.61 -
Garden of the Loyal, Floral Blue Topaz and White Pearl Dangle Earrings from Bali
Buana
£78 Wholesale£87.58£78 -
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Bee Sweet, Sterling Silver Amber Honeybee Post Earrings Crafted Mexico
Flora Maria
£53.35 Wholesale£53.35 -
Bee Loyal, Sterling Silver Bee Button Earrings with Blue Topaz Jewels
Ayu Ary
£37.24 Wholesale£37.24 -
Gentle Butterfly, Butterfly Motif Earrings in Sterling Silver
Nyoman Ariawan
£46.30 Wholesale£46.30 -
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Passionate Change, Dragonfly Dangle Earrings with Natural Garnet Stones
Made Sugi
£46.30 Wholesale£46.30 -
Bee Passionate, Sterling Silver Bee Button Earrings with Garnet Jewels
Ayu Ary
£41.27 Wholesale£41.27 -
Amber Bees, Mexican 925 Sterling Silver and Amber Dangle Earrings
Del Toro Family
£68.45 Wholesale£68.45 -
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Butterfly in Forest, Oxidized Butterfly-Shaped Sterling Silver Button Earrings
Ego Agusnata
£37.24 Wholesale£37.24 -
Harmonious Change, Dragonfly Dangle Earrings with Natural Rainbow Moonstones
Made Sugi
£46.30 Wholesale£46.30 -
Enchanting Dragonfly, Polished Dragonfly-Themed 18k Gold-Plated Drop Earrings
Komang Budiarta
£53.35 Wholesale£53.35 -
Cute Ladybugs, Sterling Silver Ladybug Stud Earrings from Thailand
Wadarat Supasirisuk
£32.21 Wholesale£32.21 -
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Celestial Dragonfly, Leafy and Dragonfly-Themed Cultured Pearl Button Earrings
Desi Antari
£106.74 Wholesale£118.79£106.74 -
Euphoric Flight, Dragonfly-Themed Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali
Budiharta
£59.39 Wholesale£59.39 -
Fluttering Soul, Wing-Patterned Round Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Martha Vargas
£82.55 Wholesale£82.55 -
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Honeycomb Flower, Costa Rican Sterling Silver Bee and Flower Dangle Earrings
Guisselle Mora
£64.42 Wholesale£64.42 -
Fluttering Sides, Polished and Oxidized Sterling Silver Wing Dangle Earrings
Martha Vargas
£98.66 Wholesale£98.66 -
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Sweet Little Bee, 925 Sterling Silver Button Earrings from Costa Rica
Guisselle Mora
£82.55 Wholesale£82.55 -
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Lucky Ladybug, Sterling Silver and Copper Ladybug Stud Earrings
Far Fetched Jewelry
£20.13 Wholesale£20.13 -
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Openwork Bee, Sterling Silver Bee Button Earrings Crafted in Mexico
Rosa Rojo
£87.58 Wholesale£87.58 -
Harmony Fluttering, Dragonfly Dangle Earrings with Natural Rainbow Moonstones
Astiti Pratiwi
£55.36 Wholesale£55.36 -
Fluttering Charm, Butterfly-Shaped Sterling Silver Button Earrings from India
Sapna Mehta
£28.18 Wholesale£28.18 -
Lagoon Dragonfly, Blue and Green Sterling Silver Dragonfly Dangle Earrings
Del Toro Family
£59.39 Wholesale£59.39 -
Dulcet Hope, Gold-Accented Heart-Shaped Butterfly Howlite Stud Earrings
Josefina and Cecilia
£37.24 Wholesale£37.24 -
Sweet Ladybug, 925 Sterling Silver and Amber Ladybug Dangle Earrings
Del Toro Family
£68.45 Wholesale£68.45 -
Bee Garden, Handmade Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Bee Motif
Rosalia Tarigan
£46.30 Wholesale£46.30 -
Royal Beetle, Beetle-Shaped Resin and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Del Toro Family
£100.67 Wholesale£100.67 -
Praying Mantis, Sterling Silver Praying Mantis Stud Earrings from Thailand
Sarote Lochotinunt
£37.24 Wholesale£37.24 -
Wisdom Prophecy, Faceted Amethyst Dragonfly Dangle Earrings from Bali
Made Sugi
£53.35 Wholesale£53.35 -
Moth Majesty, Sterling Silver Fluttering Moth Majesty Dangle Earrings
Dewa Arimbawa
£46.30 Wholesale£46.30 -
Butterfly Heaven, Butterfly and Floral-Themed 18k Gold-Plated Drop Earrings
Komang Budiarta
£53.35 Wholesale£53.35 -
Free Fluttering, Minimalist Sterling Silver Butterfly Dangle Earrings
Griya Suarningsih
£98.66 Wholesale£98.66 -
Silver Transformation, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Shiny Butterflies
Ajay Patil
£127.85 Wholesale£127.85 -
Dragonfly Shadows, Polished Dragonfly-Themed Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Griya Suarningsih
£71.47 Wholesale£71.47 -
Delicate Hope, Gold-Accented Pink Butterfly Heart Howlite Stud Earrings
Josefina and Cecilia
£35.23 Wholesale£35.23 -
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Flutter to Harmony, Dragonfly-Shaped Resin and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Del Toro Family
£87.58 Wholesale£87.58 -
Noble Fluttering, Minimalist Round Sterling Silver Butterfly Dangle Earrings
Griya Suarningsih
£78.52 Wholesale£78.52 -
Faith in Change, 14k Gold-Accented Dragonfly-Themed Howlite Button Earrings
Josefina and Cecilia
£35.23 Wholesale£35.23 -
Little Bees, Sterling Silver Bumblebee Stud Earrings from Thailand
Sarote Lochotinunt
£24.15 Wholesale£24.15 -
Flying Lobes, Taxco Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Mexico
Guillermo Arregui
£151.01 Wholesale£151.01 -
Hopeful Flutter, Polished Butterfly Wing-Shaped Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Martha Vargas
£109.73 Wholesale£109.73 -
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Fairy Butterfly, Polished Butterfly-Shaped Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Griya Suarningsih
£71.47 Wholesale£71.47 -
Heaven's Dragonfly, Dragonfly-Shaped Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali
Griya Suarningsih
£55.36 Wholesale£55.36 -
Faith in Change, 14k Gold-Accented Dragonfly-Themed Howlite Dangle Earrings
Josefina and Cecilia
£55.36 Wholesale£55.36
The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
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
Love these
Just slightly unusual, so that people have to take a second look, but simple and understated none the less. These are a terrific addition to my collection, and the detail on them is impressive.
Great for a child!
These very petite earrings were perfect for my 7 yr. old granddaughter. They are well-made and you can tell immediately that they are ladybugs on her ears. They might be a tad small for an adult who doesn't enjoy tiny earrings.
Amanda
May 20, 2023
Perfect little bees for me
Not cartoonish but also not anatomically lifelike. I thought about returning them because I already have and love Flora's dragonfly amber drop earrings. But these are so cute that I'm just going to have to wear amber more often.
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Wadarat Supasirisuk Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry
"I believe that opportunities are everywhere, that is, for those who can anticipate and make the risky decision to invest time and money."
"Sawadee kha! My name is Wadarat Supasirisuk and I was born in the southern province of Nakorn Sri Thamarat. I am married and we have two... read more
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