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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

Multi-gemstone dangle earrings, 'Sparkling Allure'

JMR

Nov 5, 2020

My favorite!

I think the emeralds at the bottom are a neat contrast. I love these gorgeous earrings. They are my favorite. I need to wear them more because they are eye-catching, just stunning.

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Rhodium plated blue topaz and ruby dangle earrings, 'Enthralling Sky'

Angela

Aug 6, 2023

beautiful

These earrings are lovely and so well made. I really love them. I think they are perfect for dressing up. I have some other earrings from Alok Jain and these are just as wonderful. Thank-you!

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Birthstone flowers dangle earrings, 'Birthday Flowers'

Karen

Sep 5, 2021

Birth Flowers Gift

I totally love them! Not only my birth month, but also one of my favorite flowers that are not too large to wear and they arrived just on time for me to wear on my birthday that very eveninng!!!

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Featured Artist

Neetu Barathi Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

(1609)

What I like best about this craft is how it takes my mind in different directions to come up with new designs... I hope to keep going until I touch the sky!

"I come from a beautiful city in Gujarat, where I was born in 1984. As a child, I was mesmerized by our beautiful and intricate silver jewelry. I... read more