Black, turquoise and blush glass seed bead fringe earrings with crescent moon and flower motif, handmade in Guatemala, shown on a sand background

Moonflower Beaded Fringe Earrings

$28.00

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A long, narrow beaded panel builds a small picture — crescent moon in the corner, a blush-and-ivory flower centered below, a turquoise band cutting across — before releasing into loose fringe.

Material: Glass seed beads, nickel-free alloy ear hooks
Color: Black, turquoise, ivory, blush
Length: 6 in (including hook)
Width: 1.5 in
Closure: Fish hook, nickel-free steel
Origin: Guatemala

Six inches from ear to tip, the fringe moves with you and keeps the eye traveling downward. Worn against a plain neckline, the composition reads clearly and the color has room to work.

Details

Crescent moon and flower motif
Dramatic loose fringe
Lightweight glass beadwork
Nickel-free hooks

Each pair is strung and stitched by hand, so slight variations in bead placement and fringe length are normal from one pair to the next.

The Story

The panel is built the way Guatemalan seed-bead work usually is: rows of colored glass beads strung and stitched one at a time until the picture — moon, flower, turquoise band — emerges, then finished with dozens of individually knotted fringe strands below.

Floral motifs like this one echo patterns long used in Guatemalan textile work, where flowers are a common device in huipil embroidery. Carrying the same vocabulary into beadwork shows how artisans move motifs across materials, adapting a familiar shape to a new technique.

Close, patient work under good light — a single misplaced bead throws off the row — which is also why no two pairs come out identical.

Craft & Care

Technique: Guatemalan glass seed-bead work

Store flat in a dry place, away from moisture and perfume. Handle the fringe gently so the strands don't tangle or lose beads.

Questions

Are these earrings hypoallergenic?

The ear hooks are nickel-free, which makes them a good option for sensitive ears. As with any jewelry, it is wise to remove them before showering or swimming.

How long do the earrings hang?

Each earring is approximately 6 in long, including the hook, and about 1.5 in wide.

What are the earrings made from?

Glass seed beads on nickel-free steel ear hooks. No gemstones or plated metal.

How should I store and care for them?

Keep them in a dry place away from water and perfume, and handle the fringe gently so the strands don't tangle or catch.