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Earrings Turtle
34 items
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Frog and Turtle, Frog and Turtle Sterling Silver Ear Cuffs from Thailand
Wadarat Supasirisuk
£36.64 Wholesale£36.64 -
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Swimming Sea Turtle, Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings
Made Mustika
£49.26 Wholesale£54.97£49.26 -
Kurma Turtles, Handmade Garnet and Bone Turtle Dangle Earrings from Bali
Made Wardika
£53.36 Wholesale£60.06£53.36 -
Friends Among the Waves, Bone Dangle Earrings with Dolphin and Tortoise Theme
Made Wardika
£24.63 Wholesale£27.48£24.63 -
Heaven's Tortoise, Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£73.89 Wholesale£82.46£73.89 -
Tiny Turtle, Sterling Silver Tiny Turtle Post Earrings from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
£23.41 Wholesale£23.41 -
Turtle's Day Out, Turtle-Themed Citrine Dangle Earrings
Putu Gede Darmawan
£123.16 Wholesale£137.44£123.16 -
Crystal Turtle, Artisan Jewellery Earrings Sterling Silver and Iolite
Shanker
£82.46 Wholesale£82.46 -
Turtle Pond, Reconstituted Turquoise Turtle Earrings in Sterling Silver
Nyoman Rena
£90.31 Wholesale£100.79£90.31 -
Turtle of the Sea, Handcrafted Silver Turtle Earrings
Komang Wijayana
£90.31 Wholesale£100.79£90.31 -
Sea Turtle Bond, Handcrafted Bone Sea Turtle Dangle Earrings from Bali
Made Wardika
£25.17 Wholesale£27.48£25.17 -
Sea Turtle Bliss, Sterling Silver Sea Turtle Stud Earrings from Thailand
Wadarat Supasirisuk
£36.64 Wholesale£36.64 -
Jepun Turtles, Blue Topaz and Peridot Turtle Earrings from Bali
Buana
£77.99 Wholesale£87.55£77.99 -
Walking Tortoise, Sterling Silver & Amethyst Petite Turtle Earrings From Bali
Yus Swarmana
£32.84 Wholesale£36.64£32.84 -
Marine Glory, Set of 2 Sea Life Sterling Silver Turtle and Crab Earrings
Jael Serna
£45.81 Wholesale£45.81 -
Tiny Turtles, Thai Artisan Handcrafted Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings
Lalana
£45.81 Wholesale£45.81 -
Shell Game in Purple, Handmade Amethyst Dangle Earrings with Turtle Motif
Asri Paramita
£49.26 Wholesale£54.97£49.26 -
Heaven's Purple Tortoise, Sterling Silver Amethyst Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£73.89 Wholesale£82.46£73.89 -
Heaven's White Tortoise, Sterling Silver Rainbow Moonstone Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
Heaven's Black Tortoise, Sterling Silver Onyx Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
Little Turtles, Sterling Silver Button Earrings Turtle Shape from Thailand
Wadarat Supasirisuk
£45.81 Wholesale£45.81 -
Tiny Purple Sage, Faceted Amethyst Tortoise Dangle Earrings Crafted in Bali
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
Heaven's Yellow Tortoise, Sterling Silver Citrine Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
Sweet Shells, Artisan Made Sterling Silver Turtle Stud Earrings from Bali
Giri Tasmana
£49.26 Wholesale£54.97£49.26 -
Heaven's Green Tortoise, Sterling Silver Peridot Tortoise Button Earrings
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
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Across the Sea, Sterling Silver Turtle Shaped Earrings with Blue Topaz
Asri Paramita
£47.62 Wholesale£52.93£47.62 -
Tiny Red Sage, Natural One-Carat Garnet Tortoise Dangle Earrings
Anya
£45.16 Wholesale£50.90£45.16 -
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
Amanda
Sep 28, 2017
So Cute!
These are cute and very detailed. I have gotten several compliments while wearing them. They are very small, which I like, but if you like larger earrings they might not be for you. They would be a good gift for someone who likes smaller earrings and for a young girl as well.
Anita
Oct 15, 2020
One of my favorite earrings!
These are one of my favorite earrings! The blue turquoise turtle is eye catching and the earrings are the just the right length.
Barbara
Jan 9, 2019
Beautifully detailed
Purchased as a gift for a friend. They are just beautiful and very detailed. They came in a fabric bag with a personal thank you note from the artist. That was such a nice touch!
Featured Artist
Made Wardika Carved bone and leather jewelry
"My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2015. Thanks to Novica, I have been able to provide financial comfort to my family. I can make ends meet for them and... read more
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