These brass earrings feature alternating labradorite and moonstone stones, highlighted by hammered brass diamond accents, creating a refined, artisanal look.
- Alternating labradorite and moonstone stones for a unique blend of iridescent and soft hues
- Hammered brass diamond shapes add texture and an elegant handcrafted finish
- Dimensions: 3.25" x 0.50" (plus hook) for a graceful, elongated silhouette
- Handmade in India, with slight natural variations in the stones
design: A vertical drop earring that alternates cushion-cut labradorite and moonstone cabochons with small hammered-brass diamond links, ending in a French hook.
size: 3.25" long x 0.50" wide, plus the ear wire.
material: Brass with labradorite and moonstone gemstones.
features: Cushion-cut gemstone cabochons, hammered-brass diamond accents, French hook closure, alternating stone pattern
care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store flat or hanging away from moisture and other jewelry to keep the hammered brass finish and stones scratch-free.
disclaimer: Labradorite and moonstone are natural stones, so color, flash, and pattern will vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
Brass has been worked by hand across South Asia for generations, prized for its warmth of color and the way it takes a hammered surface. The small diamond-shaped links in this design carry a rippled, faceted texture that catches light differently with every movement, a direct result of being struck by hand rather than cast smooth.
Pairing this metalwork with labradorite and moonstone reflects a common approach in Indian jewelry making: setting gemstones prized for their shifting color into brass bezels as an accessible alternative to gold or silver settings, keeping the focus on the stones themselves.
The elongated, segmented drop form, alternating stone and metal links from ear to tip, is a construction style long used to keep earrings lightweight and flexible despite their length, letting the piece move naturally rather than hang stiff.
Earrings like this are built link by link on a metalworker's bench. Sheet brass is cut into small diamond shapes and hammered by hand with a metal punch, a repetitive strike that flattens and textures the surface unevenly on purpose, giving each piece its own pattern of light and shadow. The gemstone cabochons are set into individual brass bezels, pressed and burnished around the stone's edge to hold it firmly without adhesive. Each bezel, link, and jump ring is then assembled and joined by hand before the ear wire is attached, so the finished pair is the sum of many small, separate operations rather than a single mold.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hammered brass metalwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a lightweight, everyday drop earring with genuine gemstone color
- Wear It With: Layer with warm-toned neutrals or denim, letting the earrings' movement and stone color do the work of a statement piece
- Purpose: Everyday wear, gifting, layering with other gold-toned jewelry
- Gemstone: Labradorite, Moonstone
- Metal: Brass
Labradorite is known for its labradorescence, a flash of blue-green or gold that appears as the stone catches light, caused by thin internal layers that split and reflect it. Moonstone shows a softer, milkier version of this same optical effect, called adularescence, giving it a gentle glow that shifts as it moves. Set side by side here, the two stones play off each other: one bold and iridescent, the other quiet and luminous.
Questions & Answers
Are these earrings hypoallergenic?
Brass can contain trace nickel and may cause sensitivity for some wearers; if you have metal allergies, consider a clear jewelry sealant or a hook style you can swap.
Will the labradorite and moonstone look exactly like the photo?
Because these are natural stones, the color, flash, and pattern of your pair will vary slightly from the image, which is part of what makes each piece one of a kind.
How long are the earrings?
Each earring measures 3.25" long by 0.50" wide, not including the ear wire.
Will the hammered brass tarnish over time?
Brass can develop a natural patina with time and exposure to air and moisture; wiping the earrings dry after wear and storing them in a pouch will slow this process.
Where are these earrings made?
They are handmade in India, where artisans hammer, bezel-set, and assemble each link by hand.
