Romance Earrings

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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

Cultured pearl and blue topaz floral earrings, 'Frangipani Trio'

Kathie

Jun 24, 2019

Big and beautiful!

These earrings are spectacular! Don't expect something small, since they are large and the wires are thick. They are a statement and the stones are stunning.

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Oct 11, 2022

She LOVED them!!!

Got this as a gift for my mom. She said they were beautiful and put them on right after opening the box

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Sterling silver heart earrings, 'Filigree Love'

Sue S.

Jun 21, 2016

Valentine earrings a big hit!

A gift for my granddaughter with her newly pierced ears! Full of love and very beautiful! Perfect for her and well received!

Amber

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Featured Artist

Jantana Sterling silver jewelry

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"Now that our parents have retired, they have more time to visit us. They are so happy that we are carrying on their silver jewelry tradition!"

"My dream is to one day have a jewelry workshop and produce my own designs. My parents are jewelers and created made to order jewelry in our... read more