Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones featuring black seaweed patterns on a white background
Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones featuring black floral designs on a white background.
Woman wearing turquoise earrings and a necklace indoors
Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones and gold accents on a gray background
Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones featuring black seaweed patterns on a white background
Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones featuring black floral designs on a white background.
Woman wearing turquoise earrings and a necklace indoors
Pair of earrings with turquoise oval stones and gold accents on a gray background

Porthole Turquoise Scrimshaw Earrings

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A quiet underwater moment, as if glimpsed through a porthole, delicate seaweed and drifting fish etched into glowing turquoise, a small world suspended in stillness.

THE MEANING BEHIND Scimshaw

“Revisiting the bygone art of scrimshaw, hand-engraving and inking illustrations into natural materials, this collection pays homage to a craft rooted in maritime history.” ~ Hannah
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Kingman turquoise scrimshaw earrings.

Solid 14k yellow gold ear wires and setting, and India ink illustrations.

Each earring weighs approx. 1.84 grams and measures 27.75mm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drop. The drop itself measures 17.3mm from top to bottom, and is 11.5mm at its widest point.

All metal has a matte finish.

Scrimshaw, the technique of hand-engraving + inking illustrations into shells, gemstones and other materials, dates back to whalers of the late 18th century; scrimshanders of yore created their hand-etched pieces to pass the time at night aboard their ships. Each illustration in the Scrimshaw collection is freehand and hand-carved by Hannah.

Kingman Turquoise is sourced from the Colbaugh Mine in Arizona, a third-generation family operation, and is renowned for its vibrant color variation and distinctive matrix. Much of the turquoise from this mine is soft-stabilized, allowing it to be more durable and suitable for jewelry- particularly scrimshaw.
Origins: Kingman, AZ
MOHs Hardness: 5-6
Treatment: Stabilized
Care: Turquoise is a particularly soft and porous gemstone. Contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc can discolor the gemstone and dissolve the ink. To clean, use a damp cloth to gently wipe the metal but do not clean the ink. Avoid excessive touching and do not get wet. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.

All packages ship fully insured.  

For Domestic (US): 

We offer free shipping on orders over $300 and ship either via USPS or FedEx, depending on the size of the order. You can opt to pay for a faster shipping method at checkout. A signature is required at delivery. 

For International: 

We ship via DHL and, when possible, with a signature requirement. We are only able to ship to a limited number of countries. International customers are required to pay for all shipping and customs costs. 

For more information, please visit our Shipping page. International customers are required to pay for all shipping and customs costs. 

For more information, please visit our Shipping page.

PAYING IN INSTALLMENTS
We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.
At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in interest-free installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.
Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.
Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

THE GEMSTONE

Kingman Turquoise (Scrimshaw)

serenity, communication, spiritual expansion
birthstone: December

Illustration by Abi Kramer

THE ANATOMY OF SCRIMSHAW

Scrimshaw is the art of hand-engraving and inking illustrations into shells, turquoise, gemstones, and other natural materials. Each design is meticulously hand-drawn with a sharp scribe, scratched into the surface before ink is applied and the piece is polished- leaving pigment only within the etched lines. Layer by layer, hour by hour, the illustration builds depth and detail, transforming a historic technique into wearable art.

Dating back to 18th-century whalers, scrimshanders of yore passed long nights at sea by carving into cast-offs from their catch, using soot from oil lamps as ink. The longing that inspired these salty sailors, as each night of their long voyage passed, evolved into beautiful art that captured the romance of their yearning.

Set in solid silver or gold, these pieces balance delicate illustrations with durable construction, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind jewelry. Some are framed like miniature works of art, while others are suspended from simple bails for a more effortless, wearable feel.

In this modern interpretation of scrimshaw, Hannah uses India ink to hand-scribe each illustration into turquoise, shell, and other such natural materials. Inspired by Nantucket, a place long associated with this historic technique, her freehand illustrations commemorate nautical scenes from the ocean: a contemporary, artistic perspective to fine jewelry.

Each design captures ocean-inspired imagery, from nautical scenes and sailors’ stories to marine life, transforming illustration into narrative. These pieces act as wearable talismans, connecting past and present through storytelling, memory, and a deep connection to the sea.

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