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Earrings
47 items
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Butterflies and Petunias, Hand Painted Copper Butterfly Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Rosy and Daniel
£29.46 Wholesale£34.82£29.46 -
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Classic Comb, Carved Bone and Horn Dangle Style Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£50.40 Wholesale£59.41£50.40 -
Crescent Soul, Modern Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£170.60 Wholesale£200.79£170.60 -
Great White, Sterling Silver Bone and Horn Dangle Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
Bone Fish Bone, Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Fish Bone Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
Modern Rays, Line Pattern Modern Brass Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£38.77 Wholesale£46.09£38.77 -
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Benoa Moonlight, Hand Crafted Silver Accent Earrings with Water Buffalo Horn
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
Antique Gateways, Modern Antiqued Brass Dangle Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£31.01 Wholesale£36.87£31.01 -
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Spiral Tails, Simple Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£60.48 Wholesale£71.70£60.48 -
Taifa Tangerine, Orange Handmade Earrings with Recycled Paper
Akwele Suma
£31.01 Wholesale£36.87£31.01 -
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Hot Breakfast, Hand Crafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Akwele Suma
£21.71 Wholesale£25.60£21.71 -
Balinese Classic, Modern Brass Hoop Earrings Crafted in Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£46.09 Wholesale£46.09 -
Dangling Lombok, Handmade Balinese Cow Bone Silver Dangle Earrings for Women
Pertiwi Collection
£54.28 Wholesale£64.53£54.28 -
Black Dawn, Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Black Horn Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£65.91 Wholesale£77.85£65.91 -
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White Dawn, Sterling Silver and Black White Handcrafted Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£60.48 Wholesale£71.70£60.48 -
Brass Ring, Sterling Silver Half Hoop Earrings with Brass Ring Detail
Pertiwi Collection
£93.06 Wholesale£109.61£93.06 -
Aksara Coins, Brass and Sterling Silver Old World Aksara Coins Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£46.09 Wholesale£46.09 -
Tonga Tornado, Fair Trade Jewellery Ebony and Sterling Silver Hook Earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£55.31 Wholesale£55.31 -
Tribal Points, Brass and Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
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Golden Oval, Brass Oval Drop Earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks
Pertiwi Collection
£68.23 Wholesale£80.93£68.23 -
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Eco Nkonson, Chain Motif Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Akwele Suma
£21.71 Wholesale£25.60£21.71 -
Moonlight Bliss, Handmade Horn and Bone Dangle Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£42.64 Wholesale£50.19£42.64 -
Magic, African Handcrafted Recycled Glass Dangle Earrings
Rita Addo Zakour
£15.50 Wholesale£18.43£15.50 -
Beautiful Textures, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Gold Mica Accent
Pertiwi Collection
£55.31 Wholesale£55.31 -
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Benoa Sunlight, Hand Crafted Brass Accent Earrings with Water Buffalo Horn
Pertiwi Collection
£42.64 Wholesale£50.19£42.64 -
Kuta Glimmer, Modern Sterling Silver and Brass Dangle Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£38.77 Wholesale£46.09£38.77 -
Nine Rings, Modern Sterling Silver and Brass Dangle Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£58.15 Wholesale£68.63£58.15 -
Modern Bali, Modern Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
Seagull, Sterling silver and cow horn dangle earrings
Pertiwi Collection
£60.48 Wholesale£71.70£60.48 -
Toraja Tux, Silver Accent Bone Earrings with Water Buffalo Horn
Pertiwi Collection
£46.52 Wholesale£55.31£46.52 -
Gleaming Boomerangs, Sterling Silver Geometric Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£50.40 Wholesale£59.41£50.40 -
Ubud Rainbow, Modern Sterling Silver and Brass Hoop Earrings from Bali
Pertiwi Collection
£60.48 Wholesale£71.70£60.48 -
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Ethnic Sunrise, Brass Sunrise Hoop Earrings with Sterling Silver Ear Hooks
Pertiwi Collection
£50.40 Wholesale£59.41£50.40
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
Denise
Jun 10, 2021
A new favorite
I really love most of this collection. It's always hard to choose. These are so different! A hoop, but just half, and riveted together in pieces. Just fabulous!
Janet
Aug 17, 2021
Sturdy earrings!
These are delightful little "bells". No ringer, but since they are on the ears, that is a plus! Very sturdy for paper.
This is now 1 of my fav's in my earring collection
Beautifully crafted and designed. Love this piece, very unique and fun piece to wear. Love the sterling silver hook and the brass hoop made together. Thank you & Blessings!! :)
Featured Artist
Pertiwi Collection Handcrafted jewelry with natural found objects and sterling silver
"Ibu Pertiwi is the Mother Nature of Indonesia… This unique collection of jewelry is inspired by travel, long lost cultures, and the desire to preserve Mother Nature's gifts."
Latest Update"I used the name of ‘Pertiwi Collection’ because Ibu Pertiwi is a national personification of Indonesia, the Mother Nature of... read more
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