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Discover Modern Earrings at NOVICA. Although they employ traditional jewelry-making techniques to create their handcrafted earrings, many artisans explore the design motifs that characterized jewelry styles from the 1920s to the 1970s. You'll discover a wide range of styles from studs to chandeliers in our unique collection of modern earrings.

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Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - Are there any earring designs or symbols that have a particular meaning?

Absolutely! Jewelry is an art form that allows makers to express their individuality and cultural influences, and certain designs are used to represent important symbols. For example, Central American artisans incorporate traditional figures, glyphs, and pre-Hispanic folklore. In Mexico, the famous work of artists Angel Ortiz, Maria Belen Nilson, and Rosa Rojo highlight the beauty of Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan civilizations. In Peru, powerful symbols, like the Andean chakana, are used to represent humanitys union with the cosmos. Indian artists are extremely tied to their faith and spirituality. Earring designs include chakra gemstones, motifs of Lord Ganesha, and other spiritual imagery. In Bali, the Om symbol is prevalent, as well as the mythological panther-like Barong image, which is seen as a protector spirit. Designs pulled from the natural world, like animal figures, feathers, plants, as well as stones, are used in almost every culture, which then infuses them with their own particular meanings.

+ - Are there any eco-friendly women’s earrings?

Yes! We offer a wide selection of earrings that are made from eco-friendly materials. Cow bone, water buffalo horn, fabric, recycled paper, wood, palm leaf and coconut shells, just to name a few. Product descriptions always list materials used, so be sure to read about each product to discover how artisans are working to ensure sustainability and environmental consciousness.

+ - What materials are best for women’s earrings?

There is no best when it comes to handmade earrings. However, certain materials lend themselves well to jewelry. Silver and gold, for example, are frequently used to make earrings because of their luster and shine. Each region puts its own unique touch on the art of earring-making. Most use some combination of silver, gold, gemstones, wooden or glass beads, and bones. Some regions, like West Africa, have found ways to introduce up-cycling into the jewelry-making process. Recycled plastic and paper beads, as well as coconut shells are commonly integrated into beautiful works of earring art. Whatever materials used, quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each pair of earrings is tested to ensure its safety. If you do have sensitive skin, you may consider rhodium plated earrings, as rhodium is completely hypoallergenic. You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description.

Featured Reviews

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Obsidian and citrine dangle earrings, 'Dewdrop'

CatLady

Sep 18, 2016

Incredible Design!

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I have owned these earrings for 2 or 3 years and wear them frequently. They are incredible and I get so many compliments on them. Love them.

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Gold plated sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Vital Rain'

Christine

Apr 10, 2025

Beautiful

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I put these on and felt very fancy. They are lightweight and catch just the right amount of light for some added sparkle. I like that they have enough presence to be seen when I wear my hair down.

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Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Forever Linked'

Antonia

Jun 8, 2017

Stunning

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These earrings are absolutely stunning without being garish. They are deceptively simple and so very lovely. They have a graceful flowing movement when I move my head that I wasn't expecting. The pictures on the website don't do them justice. Wearing them will get notice. If you're leaning towards buying them, I highly encourage you to. I paid a little extra for the faster delivery and it was well worth it. It didn't cost much extra and I received them in a matter of days.

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Alon Diller Sterling silver jewelry

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"They say 'there's nothing new under the sun,' but there are always thousands of ways to create a piece to renew it."

"For as long as I can remember, I have always been keen on handicrafts, especially jewelry, which I started making when I was a teen. I was born... read more

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Modern Earrings

NOVICA features modern earrings crafted by talented designers and silversmiths in Asia and Latin America. Our collection of modern earrings includes drop, dangle and studs made by artisans such as Guillermo Arregui and Patricia Jara. We hope you enjoy!

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