A striking silhouette meets artisan texture—these large hammered hoops glint with light from every angle. Designed to make a statement without weighing you down, they blend timeless elegance with handcrafted flair.
- Design: Oversized hoops with a wide profile and hammered surface for added shine and dimension.
- Material: Mixed metal alloy; hypoallergenic and free from lead, nickel, and cadmium.
- Size: 2" wide x 2.125" high
- Country of origin: Türkiye
These bold hoops are an ode to traditional metalwork, updated with a confident, contemporary edge. Their hand-hammered texture gives each pair a unique finish, while the lightweight alloy ensures all-day comfort. Wear them to punctuate a simple outfit or to enhance an already bold look—they adapt effortlessly.
Care & Disclaimer:
Due to the handcrafted hammered finish, slight variations in surface texture and shine are natural and part of the design. Keep away from moisture. Store in a pouch or dry box to maintain luster.
design: An oversized open hoop with a wide, dimensional profile; the outer face is worked all over with a hand-hammered texture that catches light from every angle, while the inner edge stays smooth.
size: 2" wide x 2.125" high
material: Mixed metal alloy, hypoallergenic and free of lead, nickel, and cadmium
features: Hand-hammered texture, oversized open-hoop silhouette, lightweight alloy build, hypoallergenic finish
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth, avoid moisture, and store in a pouch or dry box to keep the surface's shine.
disclaimer: Because the hammered finish is applied by hand, slight variations in surface texture and shine are natural and part of the design.
The Story
Türkiye has centuries-old metalworking traditions, with coppersmiths, silversmiths, and goldsmiths historically working in dedicated market quarters of cities like Istanbul, each generation passing hand tools and technique to the next. Hand-hammering is one of the oldest ways to finish a metal surface: rather than a flat die stamp, the metal is struck repeatedly, in small overlapping blows, with a hammer against a stake or anvil.
That repeated striking is what gives these hoops their faceted, light-catching surface. Each small dent reflects light at a slightly different angle than the one beside it, so the piece shimmers unevenly rather than throwing back one flat gleam — a texture that comes from a hand and eye guiding the tool, not a machine stamp.
The open hoop itself is one of the most enduring forms in jewelry-making worldwide. What distinguishes this pair is the hammered finish layered onto that familiar shape, marking it clearly as handwork and giving each pair its own, slightly individual character.
A pair like this begins as a band of metal alloy, shaped into the hoop form and then worked section by section with a hammer against a steel stake. Each strike leaves one small facet; it takes many hundreds of strikes, placed by hand, to build the all-over texture across the full hoop. Because the pattern is set by eye rather than by a die, the spacing and depth of the facets vary slightly from hoop to hoop, and even between the two earrings in a single pair.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Türkiye
- Craft Tradition: Hand-hammered metalwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a lightweight statement hoop with texture and shine rather than a flat polished finish
- Wear It With: Wear with hair pulled back so the hammered texture catches the light; pairs well with a simple outfit or an already-bold look
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up simple outfits, gifting
- Metal: Mixed metal alloy, hypoallergenic and free of lead, nickel, and cadmium
Questions & Answers
What are these earrings made of?
A mixed metal alloy that's hypoallergenic and free of lead, nickel, and cadmium, so they're comfortable for sensitive ears.
How big are these hoops?
They measure 2" wide by 2.125" high — an oversized, open hoop silhouette designed to make a statement.
Why does the surface look slightly different from hoop to hoop?
The hammered texture is applied by hand, one strike at a time, so small variations in the surface pattern and shine are natural and part of the design, not a flaw.
Where are these earrings made?
They're made in Türkiye, using hand-hammering, a metalworking technique long practiced there.
How do I care for them?
Keep them away from moisture and store them in a pouch or dry box when not in use to help maintain their luster.
