Sleek Elegance: Simplicity speaks volumes in these pencil-style sleek dangling earrings. The bone is perfectly topped with brass elongated caps, making them ideal for any stylish ensemble.
- Streamlined pencil design
- Size: 3.25"(plus hook) x 0.25"
- Material: Superior bone
- Artfully constructed in Kenya
- Brass elongated caps on French hook earwires
Disclaimer:
Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, slight variations in design, color, and size may occur.
design: A slim, tapering bone spike is capped with an elongated brass cone, giving the earring a clean, pencil-like silhouette that narrows to a fine point.
size: 3.25" (plus hook) x 0.25"
material: Bone, brass
features: Elongated brass cap, tapered bone spike, French hook earwires, lightweight drop
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store away from moisture to keep the bone and brass in good condition.
disclaimer: Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, slight variations in design, color, and size may occur.
The Story
Bone has long been worked into beads, spacers, and pendant forms by artisans across East Africa, valued for being an accessible, durable material that takes a smooth polish and pairs readily with metal. Here it's shaped into a narrow, tapering spike rather than a rounded bead, a form that shows off the material's natural whiteness and lets the brass cap read as a distinct, deliberate accent rather than a mere finding.
The elongated cone cap is a hallmark of small-scale metal finishing work found in Kenyan jewelry ateliers, where brass sheet or wire is shaped and burnished to fit precisely over a bone or wood core. Pairing two materials this way is a practical design solution as much as an aesthetic one: it protects the more fragile drilled end of the bone while adding weight, shine, and a clear focal point at the top of the earring.
The resulting silhouette, spare and elongated, sits in a design lineage of drop earrings where a single material transition does all the visual work. There's no carving or surface pattern to interpret here; the meaning is in the pairing itself, bone and brass, and in the precision of the fit between the two.
A piece like this starts with bone that's been cleaned, dried, and shaped on a lathe or by hand-sanding into a smooth, even taper, then polished to bring out its natural color. Separately, a metalworker cuts and forms sheet brass into a narrow cone, soldering the seam and buffing it to a soft shine before fitting it snugly over the top of the bone spike. A jump ring and French hook earwire are attached last, and each earring is checked by hand for a secure, even fit between the two materials.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Kenya
- Craft Tradition: Hand-formed brass and bone work
- Ideal For: Anyone who likes a minimal, elongated drop earring with natural material contrast
- Wear It With: Wear with an open-collar top or simple updo that lets the full length of the drop show
- Purpose: Everyday wear, evening wear, gifting
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
What is the bone part of the earring made from?
It's cleaned and shaped bone, polished smooth and left in its natural white tone.
Will the color or shape match exactly between the two earrings?
Because each piece is handcrafted, slight variations in the bone's color, shine, and taper are normal and expected.
How long do these earrings hang?
Each earring measures about 3.25 inches plus the hook, and 0.25 inches at its widest, for a long, slim drop.
What type of earwire do they use?
French hook earwires topped with a small brass bead detail.
How should I care for the brass and bone?
Keep them dry, avoid perfume or lotion contact, and wipe gently with a soft cloth after wearing.
