Earrings Silver Plated

35 items

The Village Council

Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - 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

Cultured pearl and peridot beaded earrings, 'Citrus Party'

Alexandra

Feb 1, 2022

Citrus Party earrings

These earrings are fun! They are colorful and playful! Easy to wear and they definitely get numerous compliments.

Beautiful August Jewelry

Citrine

Everyday Cant Beat The Price For The Quality

Green

Holidays

Jewelry For Dresses

Garnet and carnelian cluster earrings, 'Sweet Tropics'

Virginia

May 17, 2025

Happt

I am almost 80...and much has changed in my life. I was not wearing earrings any more. These made me decide to work on being happy again.

Beads

Birthday Earrings

Citrine

Citrine Cluster Earrings

Citrine Earrings

Color Earrings

Colorful

Colorful Tropical Earrings

Earrings

Green quartz chandelier earrings, 'Brilliant Meteor'

KATHYDU

Jul 28, 2017

Green Brilliant Meteor

Absolutely beautiful. Very light and comfortable. My friends all want to know where I got these glorious earrings.

Attractive

Beautiful Earrings

Casual

Dangles

Day To Night

Dressy

Earring

Earrings

Earrings For Jeans

Featured Artist

Nareerat Hand crafted gemstone and pearl jewelry

(1853)

"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes. Nature is a reference for my designs."

Update (August 2021)"Working with you has made me realize that my inner passion is in creatively crafting jewelry. I enjoy creating new designs.... read more