Half-Moon Bone & Coiled Brass Fan Earrings

Name: Half-Moon Bone & Coiled Brass Fan Earrings
Brand: Zavaire
SKU: KA-E504
Price: 44.00 USD
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KA-E504

A cream half-moon sits below a tight fan of brass coils, anchored by a single spiral at the base. The matte curve against the graphic gold wirework reads almost architectural.

Material: Bone, brass
Color: Cream, brass
Drop: 1.3 in plus hook
Width: 1.875 in
Closure: Fish hook
Finish: Antique brass
Origin: Kenya

The bone reads as one clean, matte surface, so the coiled brass has room to do the visual work. Wide enough to register at a glance, light enough on the ear to wear all day. A crewneck or an off-the-shoulder top lets the fan shape hold the frame.

Details

Hand-carved bone half-moon
Fan of parallel brass coils
Spiral drop accent
Antique brass finish
Lightweight on the ear

Each fan is shaped and wrapped by hand, so the spacing of the coils and the curl of the spiral vary slightly from pair to pair.

The Story

The half-moon paired with a fan of parallel wire coils is a familiar pairing in Kenyan brass jewelry. Flat bone or horn gives the wirework a stable, matte surface to sit against, and the whole coiled fan and center spiral are built from a single continuous length of brass — no soldering, no casting.

Bone is a durable byproduct of East African cattle work, cut, shaped and polished to a pale matte finish that sets off metal cleanly. The spiral is one of the most common motifs in African wirework, valued less for fixed meaning than for how naturally it forms under a maker's hand.

Each earring starts as a piece of bone carved and sanded into the half-moon, then a length of brass wire is coiled by hand into tight parallel rows and wound tighter into the anchoring spiral. The fan is fitted against the bone and the hook attached — all by hand, in Kenya.

Craft & Care

Technique: Hand-carved bone, coiled brass wirework

Keep the bone and brass dry. Wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store away from moisture and perfume.

Questions

What are these earrings made of?

Ethically sourced bone paired with polished brass wirework, hand-carved and assembled by artisans in Kenya.

Will the coil pattern look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. Because each brass fan is coiled and each bone half-moon carved by hand, the coil spacing and spiral curl vary subtly between pairs.

Are they heavy to wear?

No. The bone and brass combination keeps each earring light and comfortable for all-day wear.

How do I clean and store them?

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store away from moisture and perfume to protect the bone and the brass finish.

Can I get these wet?

Best to keep them dry. Remove before showering, swimming or applying lotions and perfume, which can dull the brass and affect the bone over time.