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Romance Earrings
24 items
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Dove Couple, Garnet and Bone Dove Dangle Earrings from Bali
Made Wardika
£43.32 Wholesale£45.81£43.32 -
Melon Hearts, Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Earrings from Mexico
Alejandra Aceves
£27.48 Wholesale£27.48 -
Regal Crescents, Gold Plated Amethyst Crescent Moon Dangle Earrings from Bali
Made Wardika
£49.26 Wholesale£54.97£49.26 -
Hearts of Waves, Heart-Shaped Faceted Garnet Dangle Earrings from Bali
Kadek Hendra
£96.88 Wholesale£107.92£96.88 -
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Ancestral Love, Sterling Silver and Jade Heart Dangle Earrings
Ruben and Gilda Perez
£47.44 Wholesale£60.06£47.44 -
Heart Dimples, Gold Plated Sterling Silver Heart Stud Earrings from Peru
Marianela Vargas
£45.81 Wholesale£45.81 -
'Halo of Beauty', Garnet Earrings in Sterling Silver from India Jewellery
Neeru Goel
£105.88 Wholesale£105.88 -
Filigree Love, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Filigree Heart Post Earrings
Wadarat Supasirisuk
£36.64 Wholesale£36.64 -
Cobalt Hearts, Dangle Earrings with Hand-Painted Ceramic Hearts
Monica Vazquez
£41.74 Wholesale£41.74 -
Heart in the Moon, Brushed Silver Heart Earrings in Positive and Negative Space
Jantana
£27.48 Wholesale£27.48 -
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Frangipani Trio, Sterling Silver Pearl and Blue Topaz Earrings from Bali
Buana
£77.99 Wholesale£87.55£77.99 -
Love of My Soul, 925 Sterling Silver Hammered Heart Drop Earrings from Mexico
Cesar Godoy
£35.63 Wholesale£35.63 -
Eternal Desire, Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Gianluca Anzani
£89.59 Wholesale£89.59 -
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Majestic Parade, 18k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali
Desi Antari
£179 Wholesale£199.55£179 -
Leaf Heart, Sterling Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Made Sudiari
£90.31 Wholesale£100.79£90.31 -
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Time to Love, Gold Plated Spinel Heart Dangle Earrings from Thailand
Khun Boom
£36.64 Wholesale£36.64 -
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My Sweet Hearts, Sterling Silver Artisan Crafted Earrings with Copper Hearts
Maria Belen Nilson
£155.77 Wholesale£155.77
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
Lisbeth
Apr 24, 2017
Fabulous and Feminine
These lovely hearts are so fabulous and so feminine, I feel wonderful wearing them. Maria Belen Nilson's creation using both silver and copper really brings out the artful love in her design. Thank you Maria!
Beautiful doves
Beautiful doves I have had my eye on these for a while and finally purchased. They are absolutely gorgeous! This will be my fifth purchase from this artist and his work is always exceptional. You can never go wrong with his jewelry! Highly recommended!
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!
Featured Artist
Jantana Sterling silver jewelry
"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
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