Inspired by a quiet night sky and glowing moon on the horizon, these handmade fringe earrings capture the beauty of dusk with their subtle ombré beadwork and signature brass half-moon top. A poetic blend of craft and color.
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Design: Dark-to-light beaded fringe forming a landscape-inspired ombré beneath a brass half-moon top
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Material: Glass seed beads, brass plate, nickel-free earwires
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Size: 2.5" x 1" (plus hook); approx. 3" total drop
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Features: Lightweight with natural movement; artisan-crafted for fair trade
- Origin: Handmade in a fair trade workshop in Guatemala
Each pair of Moonrise Earrings evokes the feeling of watching the sun set and the moon rise—those peaceful, transitional moments. Earthy tones of midnight blue, soft sand, and twilight peach are handwoven with care, then topped with a brushed brass arch to represent the moon. These earrings balance movement, texture, and storytelling in one wearable piece of art.
Care & Disclaimer
Due to the handcrafted nature of these earrings, each piece may show slight variation in color pattern or length. To extend their beauty, avoid water and store flat or hanging.
design: Graduated glass seed-bead fringe fades from deep midnight blue through copper into soft peach and sand, hung beneath a brushed brass half-moon top with a subtle hammered texture.
size: Beaded section approx. 2.5" x 1"; total drop including earwire approx. 3".
material: Glass seed beads, brass plate, nickel-free brass earwires.
features: Handwoven ombré fringe, brushed brass half-moon top, lightweight with natural swinging movement, nickel-free earwires, fair trade handmade
care: Keep away from water and perfume, and store flat or hanging so the fringe doesn't tangle.
disclaimer: Because each pair is hand-strung bead by bead, slight variations in color placement or fringe length are normal and part of the handmade character.
The Story
The fringe on these earrings is built the way a lot of Guatemalan beadwork is: rows of glass seed beads strung and stacked strand by strand until they form a single graduated field of color, rather than printed or dyed after the fact. That row-by-row construction is what lets an artisan control the fade so precisely, moving the palette from dark blue at the top to pale sand at the tips.
The color story here is a landscape read as a gradient: indigo dusk giving way to a copper horizon line and finally the pale gold of an early moonrise, with the brass half-moon anchoring the shape. It's a design built from observation of sky and light, translated into the vocabulary the artisan already works in daily — bead, row, count, repeat.
The brass cap is worked separately from sheet metal, then set at the top of the fringe as the fixed point everything else hangs from. Pairing a stiff metal element with a loose, moving bead fringe is a common structural choice in this kind of earring making, giving the piece a defined silhouette up top and freedom of movement below.
Each earring starts as loose glass seed beads, sorted by color and strung in careful rows to build the ombré fringe — a slow, count-as-you-go process where the artisan's hands set the exact point where one color shifts into the next. The brass half-moon is cut and shaped from sheet metal, given its brushed finish, then fitted with the small holes the fringe strands are tied through. A finished pair is assembled by hand, strand by strand, checked for even tension and length before the nickel-free earwire goes on. This pair was made in a fair trade workshop in Guatemala.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Guatemala
- Craft Tradition: Loomed glass seed-bead fringe
- Ideal For: Someone drawn to color-graded, artisan-made jewelry with movement
- Wear It With: Let them swing against a simple neckline or pulled-back hair — a solid-color top keeps the ombré fringe the focus
- Purpose: Everyday wear, evening out, gifting
- Metal: Brass (half-moon top and nickel-free brass earwires)
Questions & Answers
What are the earrings made of?
Glass seed beads woven into the fringe, a brushed brass half-moon top, and nickel-free brass earwires.
How long do they hang?
The beaded section measures about 2.5" x 1", with a total drop of roughly 3" including the earring hook.
Are they good for sensitive ears?
The earwires are nickel-free brass, which is a common choice for those with mild metal sensitivities, though anyone with a diagnosed nickel allergy should check with their doctor first.
How should I care for them?
Avoid water and perfume contact, and store them flat or hanging so the fringe strands stay tangle-free.
Where are these earrings made?
They're handmade in a fair trade workshop in Guatemala, where each pair is strung and assembled by hand.
