These charming cardinal earrings are symbols of love, spiritual messages and connections to deceased loved ones. Each lightweight gourd is laser-cut and hand painted with exquisite detail, from vivid red feathers and inky black tails to bright orange beaks and alert black-and-white eyes. A mirrored pair, the birds face one another, creating a sweet, balanced composition that’s as striking as it is symbolic. Finished with stainless steel posts for comfortable wear, these earrings are a celebration of artisanal skill and nature-inspired elegance. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by the artisans of NEST Colombia, an organization that empowers women and artisan groups in Colombia through sustainable, fair-trade practices, fostering economic, social and environmental benefits by connecting makers to markets, improving production capacity and promoting ethical and transparent partnerships.