Ethnic jewelry
Our ethnic jewelry draws its style from Indian, Tibetan and Thai influences. Every year we travel to these wonderful countries to work with our partner artisans on new models. We choose the fine stones one by one and create unique models. OMYOKI ethnic jewelry is 100% handmade and created in collaboration with carefully chosen craftsmen. Opt for ethical fashion and choose responsible ethnic jewelry made in accordance with the principles of fair trade.
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Ethnic jewelry is an invitation to travel. They echo current fashion trends. The bohemian chic spirit is present everywhere, whether in decoration, on fashion shows or in clothing and accessories. Fashion highlights large ethnic necklaces, accumulations of cuffs or large silver bracelets. Ethnic earrings, with generous dimensions, are not left out.
Matching your outfits with imposing ethnic jewelry has become trendy. No more minimalist jewelry and discreet creations.
Nothing like a big one ethnic ring set with a beautiful stone to add character to your hand. Large hoop earrings or ethnic earrings Imposing ones are also all the rage.
Ethnic jewelry and dreams
Jewelry Omyoki tell a story, because they are made in distant and exotic countries, but also because each craftsman who makes these unique jewels has been carefully chosen. A personal relationship binds us to each one, we know their life story, sometimes their family, and your purchases contribute to the sustainability of jobs for these craftsmen rich in know-how.
Modern women want to be beautiful and assertive, to take care of themselves, consume in ethical ways, eat healthy, and wear quality products!
Omyoki was created to promote ethical fashion. We provide handmade jewelry and products made by artisans from developing countries. We chose to promote fair trade to transform the living and working conditions of artisans and their families in less favored countries than ours.
Our ethnic jewelry is handmade in India, Nepal, by Tibetans from Indian or Nepalese communities, and by Karen tribes in Thailand. Opting for ethical fashion means choosing to consume products made in an artisanal way, in visited workshops, but also to help local populations to preserve age-old know-how that is being lost.
Our products are made by craftsmen in small workshops, or by groups of women, or by isolated craftsmen. Our goal is to provide work in less favored areas than ours and to improve the lives of artisans and their families.
What is the composition of our ethnic jewelry?
We make it a point of honor to create jewelry with noble materials.
Certified 925 silver
Our ethnic jewelry is made of 925 silver, finely handcrafted. 925 silver contains 92,5% silver and meets an international standard. Quality finishes and meticulous stone setting are the guarantees of quality and long-lasting jewelry. All our silver jewelry passes through customs and is certified according to international standards.
Semi-precious stones
The fine stones of our jewelry are mainly from India and surrounding countries, close to the place of manufacture of the jewelry. You will find a lot of moonstone, rose quartz, turquoise, labradorite, larimar, amethyst, lapis lazuli and many more.
Who makes our ethnic jewelry?
The indian ethnic jewelry
India is a country of incredible cultural and artistic richness. Indian artisans have been making intricate jewelry for centuries. Indeed, the Maharajas have always accumulated jewelry for their wives. The culture of jewelry is very deep in India and it concerns the rich as well as the poor. Indeed, wealth is still kept by women today, in the form of gold and silver jewelry. Indian ethnic jewelry is often of impressive technical richness. This is why we work a lot with different Indian artisans, for the greatest pleasure of your eyes!
Shankar's workshop
is located in the fabulous little town of Pushkar, in the heart of Rajasthan. Shankar is a young Hindu, passionate about his work, a committed family man, very pious and very active in the community. Shankar collaborates daily with other artisans because his workshop is very small and does not have all the necessary tools. This is why creating jewelry takes a little longer than with other craftsmen. But the result is well worth the time! We have been working with Shankar since the beginning of 2019. To conclude, the ethnic silver jewelry that we create with Shankar are often unique, magnificent pieces!
Govin's workshop
is nestled in the heart of Rajasthan. This region of northeast India has been renowned since the dawn of time for its jewelry expertise. Indeed, Rajasthan is a very colorful region with immense cultural wealth. This is why this region is one of the most touristy in India. I met Govin in 2017, through several trading friends in Europe. Everyone advised me to go see Govin and what a meeting! Govin, Muku, Eddy, and a few artisans work with fervor on silver, setting, brushing, polishing.
Indeed, the workshop is a real Ali Baba's cave, full of a thousand semi-precious stones. In other words, no machine, apart from something to polish! All ethnic silver jewelry is handmade, from A to Z. Forget about machines, even the simplest ones. This is why it is all the more incredible to see the birth of these ethnic silver jewelry with perfect finishes.
The thai ethnic jewelry
Thailand, also called the land of smiles, is a place where several ethnic groups meet. It is in the north of the country that we discovered the know-how of the Karen tribes. They make ethnic jewelry in solid silver, imposing and wonderful.
Lek's workshop is located in the north of Thailand, near Burma. The Karen, tribes of the northern mountains, are very skilled with their hands. The Karen work with fabric and silver. Unlike many countries they use purer silver, composed of 95 to 98% silver, instead of 92,5% which is a standard. This is why ethnic Thai silver jewelry is often thicker.