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Marcasite Earrings

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Explore NOVICA's Marcasite Earrings Collection. Discover traditional and contemporary-style earrings handcrafted by global artisans to showcase the natural metallic lustre of this distinctive gemstone. Since ancient times, marcasite has been used in jewelry and decorative objects. Marcasite jewelry of this type was very popular in the Victorian and Art Nouveau periods, and is still created by contemporary jewelry artisans.

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+ - 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.

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Marcasite Earrings

Decorating the doors at the Inca Temple of the Sun, marcasite was also popular in the post-Victorian era of design called Art Nouveau. After enjoying a brief hiatus, marcasite became fashionable again in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Today, NOVICA celebrates the renewed interest in marcasite in this fabulous collection of marcasite earrings from around the world. Explore our handmade marcasite jewelry sets to find an original design to suit your personal style! Thailand is renowned for the quality of its marcasite cuts, which Thai artisan Sukanya takes full advantage of for the design of her marcasite watches and marcasite chandelier earrings studded with amethyst. The marcasite earrings by Thai jewelry artisans celebrate nature's exotic beauty with floral earrings studded with blue topaz dewdrops. You will be enchanted by the timeless beauty of NOVICA’s marcasite earrings.

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