Carnelian Chandelier Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver

Carnelian burns quietly, the way certainty does. These chandelier hoops are fashioned in sterling silver, their open hoop silhouette flowering downward into a layered cascade of graduated drops, each set with warm, translucent carnelian. The stone has been a talisman of the subcontinent for centuries, prized in Mughal inlay work and in the bazaars of Jaipur where gem-setters still appreciate its deep saffron-to-rust range. Here, set against the cool grey lustre of sterling silver, the carnelian reads like an ember held in still water. The piece weighs just 5.3 grams, generous enough in presence yet light on the lobe. At 2.5 inches (approximately 6.4 cm) from finding to tip, the chandelier length is unhurried, deliberate, assured rather than dramatic. The silver carries a brushed or polished finish consistent with the restraint of the overall form, and the hoop closure keeps everything secure without the fuss of a separate lock. Wear them with a raw-silk kurta in ivory or ochre for a cultural evening or a mehendi gathering; the carnelian will pick up every warm tone in the room. They pair equally well with a deep indigo linen shirt and tailored trousers for a curator's lunch or an editorial afternoon. Free-sized with a standard hoop fitting, these earrings suit most ear piercings without adjustment. The sterling silver construction means they are kind to sensitive ears, and their weight distribution ensures they sit true without pulling across a long day.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 2.5" Height
• Weight: 5.3 g
• SKU: JOB74