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Tourmaline Earrings

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Discover NOVICA's Tourmaline Earrings Collection. Discover traditional and contemporary styles, ranging from elegant studs to gemstone-encrusted cascading chandeliers, handcrafted by global artisans to showcase this semi-precious stone that occurs naturally in a wide range of colors, including black. Tourmaline has long been held to balance yin and yang energies.

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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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Pearl and peridot cluster earrings, 'Rosy Dawn'

Katherine

Feb 5, 2018

A new favorite

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I can't help but keep wearing these earrings! They are even prettier in person. The colors are subtle and beautiful. So comfortable to wear.

Beautiful Dainty Pink Pearl Earings

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Birthday Earrings

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Tourmaline stud earrings, 'Brilliant Splendor'

Barbara

Sep 26, 2024

Well made

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These are exactly as described and just what I was hoping they would be. They will be a valued part of my earring collection.

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Tourmaline beaded dangle earrings, 'Towers'

Dorothy

Apr 9, 2025

Love them!

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One of my favorite stones is Watermelon Tourmaline and these earrings do not disappoint. I always get positive feedback whenever I wear them.

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Featured Artist

Nareerat Hand crafted gemstone and pearl jewelry

(1853)

"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes. Nature is a reference for my designs."

Update (August 2021)"Working with you has made me realize that my inner passion is in creatively crafting jewelry. I enjoy creating new designs.... read more

More useful facts

Tourmaline Earrings

An ancient form of jewelry, pierced earrings were widely used until the 1920s, when clip-ons became available, but later regained their popularity. In a number of cultures, girls have their ears pierced shortly after birth.

Today, earrings come in a wide range of styles, and tourmaline brings a vast array of colors to the jewelry collection. Known as the "rainbow gemstone," it is showcased in our tourmaline earring collection. The gemstone is radiant in silver hoop earrings. It emulates fruits and berries in charming dangle earrings and combines beautifully with other stones such as amethyst, opal and garnet jewelry.

Novica presents its Tourmaline Earrings Collection featuring elegant pieces of jewelry by expert artisans and silversmiths from around the world. Primarily hand-crafted from sterling silver, our earrings are adorned with distinctive arrangements of tourmaline. They are available in many styles such as dangle, cluster, drop, and chandelier. We hope you enjoy them!

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