Bold, architectural, and unapologetically artistic—these statement earrings fuse matte black magnesite with gleaming gold bars in a design that evokes both Art Deco geometry and tribal regality. A dramatic silhouette for the culturally attuned.
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Design: Elongated chandelier-style earrings with stacked magnesite bars and cascading gold brass rods.
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Material: Magnesite stone, 18k gold-plated brass components and ear hooks.
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Size: Approx. 4.375" x 1.1875" (plus hook).
- Country of Origin: USA
Each pair is a wearable sculpture—balanced in weight, yet rich in form. Designed and handcrafted in New Jersey by artisans who honor both material and meaning, these earrings are perfect for those who love statement pieces grounded in texture, contrast, and global design inspiration.
Care & Disclaimer:
Magnesite is a natural stone and may feature slight surface variations or veining, which add to its one-of-a-kind nature. Avoid exposure to water, perfume, and rough handling to maintain the finish of the gold plating. Store flat or hanging to prevent tangling.
design: An elongated drop earring built from stacked bars of matte black magnesite suspended on a slim gold triangle wire, with a fringe of five thin brass rods cascading below in graduated lengths.
size: Approx. 4.375" x 1.1875" (plus hook).
material: Magnesite stone; 18k gold-plated brass components and ear hooks.
features: Stacked magnesite bar beads, cascading five-rod brass fringe, open triangle drop frame, French ear hook, 18k gold-plated finish
care: Keep away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store the pair flat or hanging so the fringe doesn't tangle or the plating scuff.
disclaimer: Magnesite is a natural stone, so slight variation in surface texture and veining between the two earrings is normal and expected.
The Story
The magnesite here is left in its natural matte black, cut into simple rectangular bars and stacked in pairs rather than carved or polished to a shine. That restraint is the point of the design: the stone reads as raw architectural mass, a deliberate contrast to the polished brass fringe hanging below it.
The silhouette borrows its geometry from Art Deco jewelry design of the 1920s and 30s, a period defined by strict vertical lines, stacked forms, and stepped or fringed drops that echoed the skyscraper architecture of the era. The five-rod fringe under the stone reads as a direct nod to that Machine Age vocabulary of repeated, evenly spaced verticals.
These earrings are designed and handcrafted in New Jersey, so the piece is best understood as a contemporary studio design working in that Art Deco geometric idiom, not as an object tied to a specific artisan region or heritage tradition.
Each pair starts with magnesite cut and shaped into flat rectangular bars, which are drilled and paired to form the two-tier stack at the top of the earring. Brass wire is cut and formed into the open triangle frame and the five graduated fringe rods, then plated in 18k gold. An artisan assembles the stone, wire frame, and fringe by hand, setting the connector links and ear hooks so the piece hangs straight and moves freely from the top hook.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: USA
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, architectural statement earring for evening wear or a standout everyday accent
- Wear It With: Wear with an updo or pulled-back hair and a simple neckline so the stacked stone and brass fringe stay the visual focus; skip a second necklace.
- Purpose: Statement dressing, evening and occasion wear, gifting
- Gemstone: Magnesite
- Metal: 18k Gold-Plated Brass
Magnesite is a carbonate mineral valued in jewelry for taking a smooth, even cut and holding a soft matte finish, as it does here in its natural black form. Because it's a natural stone rather than a manufactured material, each bar carries its own subtle texture and veining, so no two pairs are perfectly identical.
Questions & Answers
Are these earrings heavy to wear?
They're large in scale but built from brass and cut stone bars rather than solid metal, so they sit lighter than their dramatic size suggests. Still, as with any long drop earring, expect more presence on the ear than a small stud.
What kind of stone is used, and will it chip or scratch?
The dark bars are magnesite, a natural carbonate mineral cut into flat rectangular shapes. It's a stable stone for jewelry use, but like any natural stone it can chip if dropped or knocked against a hard surface, so handle it gently.
How do I keep the gold plating from wearing off?
Put these on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, take them off before showering or swimming, and store them flat or hanging rather than tossed in a bag with other jewelry.
What type of ear wire do they use?
A simple gold-plated brass French hook, which slips through a standard pierced ear and lets the earring swing freely.
Where are these earrings made?
They're designed and handcrafted in New Jersey, USA.
