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Balinese Earrings
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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
Ellin
Jun 15, 2018
Perfect! Just what I was hoping for!
The detailed silverwork on these earrings is mesmerizing! They are a nice weight and size, and very pretty. I love them!
Christine
Jan 15, 2017
Moon Sliver earrings
These are just lovely. They are a bit bigger than the listed measurements--maybe 3/16's or so. This is probably b/c they are handcrafted and no two pairs are exact, which makes them even more special. I love them, but I'm a pretty small person, so I actually shortened them by bending the post-wire just a bit and snipping about 1/4 of an inch off. It brought them up to just the right spot. They are solid and well made. Thank-you, Nyoman Rena. LOVE!
Pam
Jan 7, 2026
Gorgeous!
Creative and so attractive. Bought these for my daughter for Christmas, and her birthstone is amethyst, so a great find! Beautiful workmanship and artistry, and she was happy that they came from Novica?
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Nyoman Rena Sterling silver jewelry
"I give thanks to God because, after having children, there was somehow always extra income to be found. I expect that my children can continue this workshop someday. "
Latest Update"After learning to craft silver jewelry, I borrowed capital from my parents to start my own workshop. Things weren't as easy as I... read more
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