Bohemian Vintage Carved Olive Wood Earrings

These minimalist-style earrings feature natural vintage olive wood beads, stoneware clay beads and paper beads, highlighted with brass accents. The unique combination of materials adds a distinctive style to any wardrobe, while the hand-crafted nature of each piece provides an authentic one-of-a-kind look.


Materials:

HOOPS: Approximate Length: 3"
Vintage Carved Olive Wood Beads
Paper Beads...These paper beads were handmade. These beads are water resistant but not waterproof. Please don’t swim or bathe with these beads.
Brass Triangular Spacers

CHARM: Approximate Length: 2.5"
Vintage Carved Olive Wood Beads
OOAK Floral Charms, 22mm, Pale Yellow, Hand painted,
Czech Bead
Brass Rugged Nugget Beads

NOTE:
Charm Material: pewter (lead-free, nickel-free)Hand-painted pewter charms. Made with durable paints formulated for metal. Protected with a professional quality artist's sealant. The backs of our OOAK pieces are colored either black or another neutral color that best compliments the colors on front of the piece.


STONEWARE CLAY BEADS: Approximate Length: 2"
Vintage Carved Olive Wood Beads
Stoneware Clay Beads
Brass Bead Caps
Brass Triangular Spacers

NANGKA WOOD SLICES: Approximate Length: 2.25"
Vintage Carved Olive Wood Beads
Nangka Wood Beads
Brass Triangular Spacers
Brass Rugged Nugget Beads



Olive trees are well known as a source of fruit and oil, but what many people aren't aware is that the wood itself is among the hardiest of all fruit trees. Its fine, closed pore finish and resistance to fungi, disease and fire makes it a versatile wood for kitchen utensils, such as the mortar and pestle, yet also for jewelry craft - namely Olive Wood Beads (also known as "Bethlehem Rosary Beads").

The beautiful contrasting blond and brown of the curled grain, coupled with its durability makes olive wood particularly ideal for Rosary Beads, many of which are produced by co-operatives in the ancient city of Bethlehem - presently located within the Palestinian Autonomy in Israel. Skilled artisans have been producing Olive Wood Beads from the ancient fruit-bearing trees in Bethlehem for over 2,000 years. Most are made by Orthodox families who have developed their knowledge of the ancient wood turning techniques from previous generations. These beads have been finished with a darker stain to give it a vintage feel.

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Please Note: Every effort has been made to accurately represent the items shown in the pictures. Colors may vary upon individual computer monitor settings and lighting conditions.

Expect some slight variation in size, color and quality as these beads were hand cut.