Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry
Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles-Hannah Blount Jewelry

Mother of Pearl Earrings with Barnacles

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 bright silver, these earrings are airy and elegant; in 14k gold, they're bold and organically refined.

Available in bright silver or 14k gold. Size little, medium or large. Size note: the little earrings are approximately 17x8mm; the medium earrings are approximately 25x9mm; the large earrings are approximately 35x10mm.

Each piece is handmade to order, so please allow two to three weeks for the creative process.

$230.00

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When will this ship

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  1. 14k Gold - Size Little
  2. 14k Gold - Size Large

About the gemstone

Mother of pearl is a nacre cut from the shell of the pinctada maxima pearl oyster—like all pearls, pinctada maxima pearls are formed when an irritant becomes trapped in a mollusk. The mollusk secretes a fluid, called nacre, which coats the irritant layer upon layer until a pearl is formed. Before the use of plastics one, of the main uses for mother of pearl was buttons: nowadays, this iridescent nacre is beloved for its use in fine jewelry in a variety of shades from inky silver to translucent white.
MOHs Hardness: 3.5
Origins: Australian South Sea
Care: Keep mother of pearl jewelry away from chemicals: contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean your mother of pearl jewelry, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Please refer to the general care card for scrimshaw pieces as they should remain dry.

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The Story of Ruthie B.

An homage to Hannah's childhood and the nostalgia of her fishing home, this collection comprises gritty nautical-inspired pieces. The collection is named after Hannah's father's fishing vessel, the Ruthie B, which was named after Hannah's mother. Ruthie B. celebrates the mystery and natural peculiarity of the ocean that painted the artist’s childhood. In their weathered island home, Hannah and her six siblings learned how to entertain themselves amidst the chaos that comes with such a large family. The dingy fishing paraphernalia that littered their backyard was a playground of inspiration: raw snapshots of beauty against the clean backdrop of their hometown of Nantucket. These familiar moments inspired her to create beauty of her own. Shop the full Ruthie B. Collection. 

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