Hand-laced with vibrant deep orange thread, these brass earrings feature a bold rectangular design paired with elegant carnelian bead drops.
- Rectangular brass frame with open-cut detailing
- Hand-laced dark orange thread for a striking contrast
- Three dangling carnelian beads add warmth and elegance
- Dimensions: 2.5" x 1.0625" (plus hook)
- Handmade in India. Artisan crafted with slight variations for uniqueness
design: An open rectangular brass frame is hand-laced with dark orange thread in a crisscross pattern along both long edges, finished with three small carnelian beads dangling from the bottom edge and one suspended in the open center.
size: 2.5" x 1.0625" (plus hook)
material: Brass, cotton thread, carnelian
features: Open-cut rectangular frame, hand-laced thread detailing, three dangling carnelian bead drops, gold-tone ear wires
care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store away from moisture to keep the brass and thread lacing looking their best.
disclaimer: Handmade with natural carnelian and hand-laced thread, so slight variation in bead color and lacing pattern is normal and part of each piece's character.
The Story
The rectangular cut-brass frame laced with contrast-color thread reflects a long-standing approach in Indian metal craft of pairing openwork metal with hand-stitched or laced fiber detailing, a way of adding color, texture, and durability to jewelry without enamel or stones alone. Lacing thread through a cut metal frame, rather than simply plating or stamping it, turns a flat rectangle into something with visible handwork on every edge.
Carnelian has been worked into beads on the Indian subcontinent for millennia, prized for its warm, saturated color that ranges from pale orange to deep red-brown. Pairing a golden brass frame with orange-red carnelian and orange thread is a deliberate warm-tone palette choice that lets the stone's natural color do the work rather than relying on elaborate stone-setting.
A sheet of brass is cut into the open rectangular frame and its edges pierced with small holes, then an artisan hand-laces cotton thread back and forth through those holes in a crisscross pattern, pulling each pass taut so the lacing sits flat and even along the metal edge. Small carnelian beads are then wire-wrapped and hung from the base and center of the frame, and an ear wire is attached to complete each earring. Because the lacing and beading are done by hand rather than machine, the spacing and thread tension carry small, natural variations from piece to piece.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-laced thread and cut-brass metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who likes bold, lightweight statement earrings with a handcrafted, textural look
- Wear It With: Pairs well with solid-color tops and warm neutrals that let the orange thread and carnelian beads stand out
- Purpose: Everyday wear, evening or occasion wear, gifting
- Gemstone: Carnelian
- Metal: Brass
Carnelian is a warm orange-to-red variety of chalcedony that has been cut and beaded across South Asia for centuries, valued simply for its rich, sun-warmed color and the way it catches light when faceted. Here it's used for exactly that reason: three small carnelian drops pick up and deepen the orange of the hand-laced thread, tying the whole design together in one warm palette.
Questions & Answers
What are these earrings made of?
The frame is brass, hand-laced with dark orange cotton thread, and set with three carnelian beads plus a matching carnelian drop at the center.
How big are the earrings?
Each earring measures 2.5" x 1.0625", not including the ear hook.
Are they heavy to wear?
The open-cut brass frame keeps them lightweight despite their bold, elongated silhouette.
Will the thread lacing or bead placement look exactly like the photo?
Because each pair is hand-laced and beaded individually, slight variation in thread tension and bead color is normal and expected.
Where are these earrings made?
They are handmade in India.
