{"product_id":"etched-copper-dentalium-beaded-fringe-earrings-handcrafted","title":"Nocturne | Etched Copper \u0026 Dentalium Beaded Fringe Earrings | Thorn","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched copper, dark beadwork, and natural Dentalium shell come together in these long statement fringe earrings from the Studio Henbane Nocturne Collection. Blending natural and industrial materials with flashes of iridescent color, each pair explores original motifs influenced by ancient ornament, botanical forms, and primitive forms of expression and communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach earring begins with a copper panel individually cut, shaped, and finished by hand. The original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motif is hand-drawn and etched into the copper, creating subtle variations in line, texture, and surface character unique to each pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually hand-beaded strands fall from each copper panel in an eclectic mixture of matte black Japanese glass seed beads, iridescent glass, warm copper-toned accents, and salvaged vintage amethyst glass beads. The dark, shifting beadwork evokes night skies and moonlit paths, while natural Dentalium shells finish each strand in luminous contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe irregular surfaces of the etched copper complement the organic shape and natural variation of the Dentalium shells. Oversized ear wires are individually formed by hand from copper wire, completing the earrings with a distinctive circular silhouette and allowing the long fringe to flow freely when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 7 inches long, these shoulder-duster earrings are dramatic without feeling visually heavy. The combination of etched metal, delicate beadwork, and natural shell creates statement adornment with an earthy, contemporary character and echoes of much older traditions of ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 7\" long, including ear wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hand-drawn and hand-etched copper motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually cut, shaped, etched, and finished copper panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand shaped copper ear wires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-beaded fringe with natural dentalium shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural materials will vary slightly in shape and coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturne Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-95add672-7fff-eb9c-051a-48007a2360de\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thorn motif draws from branching stems, thorns, and repeating botanical geometry, with an elongated pattern that carries subtle echoes of Art Nouveau ornament and the tangled understory of Pacific Northwest forests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Materials: Dentalium Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong associated with wealth, beauty, trade, and personal adornment, dentalium shells have been treasured for their elegant, naturally tapered form. Their distinctive ivory-white tubes have been used as beads and embellishment for generations, carrying associations with abundance, value, and connection\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDentalium shells have a particularly important history among Indigenous peoples of western North America, where they were widely traded and used in jewelry, regalia, clothing, and ceremonial objects. In some communities, dentalium also served as a measure of wealth and exchange. Harvested historically along the Pacific Coast, the shells traveled extensive trade networks far into the continent and remain culturally significant to many Native artists and communities today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Henbane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782261698611,"sku":"COP-ETC-BEA01","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2485\/3811\/files\/IMG_2401.jpg?v=1788414754","url":"https:\/\/studiohenbane.com\/products\/etched-copper-dentalium-beaded-fringe-earrings-handcrafted","provider":"Studio Henbane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}