Curved like a riverbend and gleaming with old-world charm, these bronze loop earrings bring a sculptural rhythm to your look. Their fluid shape and hammered finish catch the light with every movement.
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Design: Sculptural loop design with geometric curves
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Material: Bronze-plated pewter, lead and nickel free
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Size: 2.5" x 1.5" (plus hook)
- Country of origin: Turkey
Handmade Disclaimer: Each piece is individually crafted; slight variations in texture and color are part of its artisanal character.
design: An asymmetric open loop and a hammered disc hang together in a fluid, sculptural silhouette, its uneven curves catching the light from every angle.
size: 2.5" x 1.5" (plus ear hook)
material: Bronze-plated pewter, lead- and nickel-free
features: Hand-hammered texture, antiqued bronze-tone finish, sculptural open-loop silhouette, lightweight drop, fishhook ear wire
care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing and store separately from other pieces to protect the finish from moisture, perfume, and friction.
disclaimer: Each piece is individually crafted; slight variations in texture and color are part of its artisanal character.
The Story
The disc-and-loop form draws on a shape long favored in Anatolian metalwork: a flat, coin-like round paired with a curved or looped element, a pairing that has moved through Turkish jewelry-making for generations as both ornament and structure. Here the round disc anchors the design while the elongated loop above it adds movement, letting the earring sway rather than sit still against the neck.
The hammered surface is the piece's defining feature. Rather than a smooth, machine-polished finish, the metal carries the small dimpled marks left by direct hand strikes -- a texture that has been part of Turkish and broader Anatolian metalsmithing for centuries, valued for the way it scatters light instead of reflecting it in a single flat plane. The antiqued bronze tone deepens those low points, so the hammer marks stay visible rather than polished away.
Together, the geometric loop and the worked disc surface reflect a metalworking sensibility that treats hammering not as decoration added afterward but as the process that gives the piece its form and finish at once.
A metalsmith in Turkey starts with a flat bronze-plated pewter blank, cutting it into the disc and elongated loop shapes that make up the earring. Each piece is then worked by hand with a hammer and metal punch, striking the surface repeatedly to raise the dimpled texture you see and feel. The pieces are joined, the finish is antiqued to bring out the depth of the hammer marks, and a fishhook ear wire is fitted to complete the earring -- a process repeated by hand for every pair, which is why no two come out quite identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Turkey
- Craft Tradition: Hand-hammered metalwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who reaches for bold, sculptural statement earrings with a handworked finish
- Wear It With: Let them lead: pair with a simple neckline and hair swept back so the loop-and-disc silhouette stays the focal point.
- Purpose: Everyday wear, statement dressing, gifting
- Metal: Bronze-plated pewter
Questions & Answers
What are these earrings made of?
Bronze-plated pewter that is lead- and nickel-free, finished with an antiqued, hand-hammered surface.
How big are they?
Each earring measures approximately 2.5" x 1.5", plus the ear hook.
Are they hypoallergenic?
They're made without lead or nickel, but as with any plated metal, those with sensitive ears may want to limit prolonged contact with moisture and perfume.
What kind of ear closure do they use?
A standard fishhook ear wire.
Why does the color or texture vary slightly between pairs?
Each pair is individually hand-hammered and finished, so small variations in texture and tone are part of the piece's handmade character rather than a flaw.
