small sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
small Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
medium sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
medium Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
large sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
large Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
three pairs of mother of pearl drop earrings in sizes small, medium, and large, with either silver or gold barnacles
small sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
small Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
medium sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
medium Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
large sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
large Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
three pairs of mother of pearl drop earrings in sizes small, medium, and large, with either silver or gold barnacles

Mother of Pearl Ruthie B. Earrings with Barnacles

$230.00
HANDMADE TO ORDER:Ships in 1-3 business days

Elongated mother of pearl ovals are whimsical, iridescent and adorned with a tide pool's worth of barnacles – exhibiting the soft side of the ocean's beauty. The shimmering luster of the handmade earrings are defined by celestial striations. In silver, these earrings are airy and elegant. 

Style Silver
small sized mother of pearl drop earrings with gold barnacles
small sized mother of pearl drop earrings with silver barnacles
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THE MEANING BEHIND Ruthie B.

“Named after my father’s fishing vessel, the Ruthie B. collection honors the beauty and the unpolished allure of the ocean that shaped my life.” ~ Hannah
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Mother of pearl beads with hand-carved barnacles. Bright sterling silver (ear wires and barnacles). All metal has a matte finish.

Select one of three sizes
•Little: Each earring measures approx. 27.5mm from top of ear wire. Each drop measures approx. 8x14mm. A little earring in gold weighs approx. 1.8 grams, bright silver weighs approx. 1.7 grams.
•Medium: Each earring measures approx. 34mm from top of ear wire. Each drop measures approx. 9x25mm. A medium earring in gold weighs 3.2 grams, bright silver weighs 3 grams.
•Large: Each earring measures approx. 46mm from top of ear wire. Each drop measures approx. 10x35mm. A large earring in gold weighs approx. 5.3 grams, bright silver weighs approx. 5.2 grams.

Mother of pearl is the iridescent nacre that lines the inner shell of certain mollusks, in this case the Pinctada maxima pearl oyster. Like all pearls, those from Pinctada maxima form when an irritant becomes trapped within the mollusk, prompting it to secrete layers of nacre that gradually build a pearl. This same nacre coats the interior of the shell, giving mother of pearl its luminous, layered beauty. Before the advent of plastics, it was widely used for buttons; today, it remains beloved in fine jewelry for its soft iridescence, ranging from silvery gray to luminous white.
Origins: Indian and western Pacific Oceans
MOHs Hardness: 2.5
Care: To clean your mother of pearl jewelry, use warm water and mild soap. When wearing your mother of pearl jewelry, avoid exposure to chemicals, oils, acids, cosmetics, and the like, as they can discolor or ruin the texture of your piece. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.

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

Mother of Pearl

protection, prosperity, intuition
anniversary: 1st

Illustration by Abi Kramer

THE ANATOMY OF THE BARNACLE

Like tiny ocean blossoms, the barnacles on our jewelry hold the rough-and-tumble nostalgia of the sea. Each one is hand-carved, gathering in quiet clusters that speak to the resilience of holding fast through changing tides.

From tiny clusters to larger barnacles set with gemstones, all of our barnacles are hand-carved by Hannah.

We love to adorn pearls, turquoise, and other beads and stones with barnacles - a curious twist on a classic design. Drilled and set into the surface, the barnacles cling as though they always belonged there.

Cast in solid silver, gold, and platinum, the barnacles take on a new permanence as tiny forms that capture the ocean’s raw beauty.

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