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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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+ - 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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"I feel a need to express something, and this is what motivates me to paint. My canvases and monotypes show scenes of light – clean and floating like a dance of life."

Rosa Tomatis was born in Lima in 1948. She studied in a number of art workshops that were especially valuable for the function of design. Her artistic... read more

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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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