Turquoise Beaded Gold Hoop Earrings

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A slim gold hoop threaded with a single continuous line of small faceted turquoise beads, their color shifting bead by bead from pale sky to deep teal shot through with dark matrix flecks.

Material: 18K gold-plated brass
Stones: Tibetan turquoise
Color: Gold with turquoise
Diameter: 1.625 in
Finish: Hammered
Origin: India

At just over an inch and a half across, the hoops sit comfortably at the ear without dominating it. The frame is slim enough to stay light, so the color of the stone reads first — a bead-by-bead variation that never quite repeats from one earring to the other.

Details

Faceted turquoise beading along the full curve of the hoop
Hammered gold-plated brass frame
Lightweight open-hoop silhouette

Turquoise is a natural stone, so color and markings vary bead to bead, from soft teal to deeper forest green. No two pairs read the same.

The Story

Tibetan turquoise is a trade term for a particular grade of the stone — often carrying dark matrix veining and a range from sky-blue to mossy green — historically associated with turquoise worn across the Himalayan region.

On this pair, small faceted beads are strung in a continuous line around a gold-plated brass hoop, so the color and texture of the stone stay the visible feature rather than being set flush and hidden by metal. The format lets each bead's individual color come through.

The earrings are made in India, where gemstone beading and gold-plated brass work are long-established parts of the region's jewelry trade — using turquoise sourced and graded for its Himalayan-style color rather than being made in Tibet itself.

Craft & Care

Technique: Hammered gold-plated brass with hand-strung gemstone beading

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear. Keep away from water and perfume, and store separately from other pieces to protect the plating and the stones.

Questions

Are these earrings hypoallergenic?

They're made from gold-plated brass, which is generally well tolerated but not labeled hypoallergenic. If you have a nickel or metal sensitivity, take extra care with the plated finish.

Will the gold plating wear off?

Gold plating can fade over time with heavy wear or contact with water, lotion or perfume. Wiping the hoops down after wear and storing them separately will help the finish last longer.

Is the turquoise natural or treated?

The turquoise is genuine stone, sold under the trade name Tibetan turquoise. Expect variation in color and markings between beads and between pairs.

How heavy do these earrings feel?

The hoop is a slim brass frame rather than a solid band, so despite the beading they wear light and are comfortable for all-day use.

Can I get these wet?

Avoid water, chemicals and perfume on both the plated metal and the turquoise beads — prolonged moisture can dull or discolor either one.