These black and blue earrings feature intricate thread wrapping around the hoop base, offering a vibrant and unique design. Antique-finished metal accents and dangling charms add movement and texture, creating a boho-chic style perfect for any occasion.
- Designed with black and turquoise blue thread
- Adorned with antique-finished metal accents and dangling charms
- Size: 2.25" x 1.75"
- Handcrafted by women artisans in India, with each pair individually threaded, ensuring slight variations and imperfections that enhance their unique character
- Great for casual or bohemian-inspired outfits, adding a pop of color and artistic flair to any wardrobe
design: A crescent-shaped hoop earring with the lower half densely wrapped in black and turquoise thread over a coiled brass and copper wire base, finished with a fringe of small antique-brass bead charms along the bottom curve.
size: 2.25" x 1.75"
material: Brass and copper wire base, cotton thread wrapping, brass bead charms and jump rings, antique-finish metal plating.
features: Thread-wrapped hoop construction, antique-finished metal accents, dangling brass bead charms, lobster-clasp hoop closure, hand-threaded so no two pairs are identical
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging to keep the thread wrapping and bead charms from tangling; avoid water, perfume, and lotion contact to protect the antique finish.
disclaimer: Because each pair is individually hand-threaded, expect slight variation in thread tension, coil spacing, and bead placement from piece to piece.
The Story
The crescent hoop silhouette seen here is a recognizable form in Indian jewelry making, often called chand bali, literally "moon earring," for the way the wire base curves into a half-moon before flaring at the base. Wrapping that base in tightly coiled thread is a hands-on finishing technique used across Indian jewelry workshops to turn plain metal wire into a textured, colorful surface without casting or stone-setting.
The pairing of black and turquoise thread is a deliberate color choice rather than a symbolic one on this piece, giving the hoop contrast and depth as the coils catch the light differently along the curve.
The small brass bead charms strung along the lower edge are a common decorative element in Indian jewelry design, adding movement and a bit of weight and sound-like presence as the earrings swing, a detail carried over from the broader tradition of dangling embellishments on Indian hoops and chandeliers.
Each earring starts as a bare wire hoop, which an artisan wraps by hand, section by section, in black and then turquoise thread, keeping the tension even so the coils lie flush against the metal. The wire itself provides subtle ridges that the thread catches on, giving the wrap its ribbed texture. Once the wrapping is finished, small brass beads are individually linked with jump rings along the base of the hoop before the earwire is closed, all done by hand by women artisans in India, which is why slight variations in thread tightness and bead spacing occur from pair to pair.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Thread-wrapped hoop jewelry
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a colorful, texture-rich statement earring with visible handmade character.
- Wear It With: Wear with a solid-color top or dress in black, white, or denim to let the turquoise thread and brass charms stand out.
- Purpose: Everyday wear, casual and bohemian-inspired outfits, gifting
- Metal: Brass and copper, antique finish
Questions & Answers
What are these earrings made of?
An antique-finished brass and copper wire hoop wrapped in black and turquoise cotton thread, with brass bead charms strung along the base.
Will both earrings in the pair look exactly the same?
They'll closely match but not be identical, since each hoop is wrapped and beaded by hand, which naturally creates small variations in thread tension and bead placement.
How do they close?
They open and close with a lobster-clasp hoop mechanism, so they're easy to put on and take off.
How should I care for the thread wrapping so it doesn't fray?
Keep them away from water, perfume, and lotion, store them separately from other jewelry so the beads and thread don't snag, and wipe the metal with a soft dry cloth.
Are these good for everyday wear or more of a special-occasion piece?
The lightweight thread-wrapped construction and bold color make them easy to wear casually, while the dangling charms give them enough presence for a night out.
