Are these real seashell earrings?

These shell earrings are brass, not real shell: the scallop shape is cut from a flat sheet of brass. That makes them sturdier than natural shell or cowrie, which can chip or crack. The ridges are open cut-outs, so light shows through the shell the way it does through a thin real one.

Will these wire earrings fall out?

Wire loop earrings like these rarely fall out, because the tail behind the lobe balances the shell in front. They sit securely through a normal day. For sport or very active days, a stud is the safer choice.

Can I wear brass earrings if I have sensitive skin?

Many people with sensitive skin wear brass earrings without trouble, but brass is a copper and zinc alloy and some ears do react. A short trial wear is the simplest test. If you have a known nickel allergy, ask us about the wire before ordering.

What does a shell earring symbolise?

A shell earring usually stands for the sea, travel and calm, and the scallop in particular has long been carried as a pilgrim's sign. In India, shells such as the conch and the cowrie have their own place in ritual and old trade. This pair borrows the shape, not the ritual meaning.

Can I wear these shell earrings for a haldi?

These shell earrings work well for a haldi, since shells are a popular haldi look and brass suits yellow and white outfits. Unlike real shells, they will not crack or lose pieces if turmeric paste gets on them. Wipe them clean with a damp cloth and dry them straight after.

Do brass earrings tarnish?

Brass earrings do tarnish over time, slowly turning a deeper, darker gold as the metal meets air and moisture. Keeping them dry and stored in a closed pouch slows it right down. A soft cloth brings back much of the shine.

Are these gold shell earrings?

These are not gold shell earrings; they are brass, which has a warm golden colour of its own. Brass looks close to gold but costs far less and is easier to wear casually. Ask us if you want to know whether a protective coating has been added.

Do long earrings stretch the earlobe?

Long earrings stretch the earlobe only when they are heavy, and this pair is flat sheet and thin wire. The tail of the wire also shares the weight behind the lobe. Take them off at night and you should have no trouble.

How should I store wire earrings so they keep their shape?

Store wire earrings flat, in a small box or pouch, with the loops closed and nothing heavy pressing on them. If a loop gets pushed out of line, ease it back gently with your fingers rather than pliers. Keeping each pair separate also stops the shells from scratching each other.

Who would like brass shell earrings as a gift?

Brass shell earrings make a good gift for anyone who loves the sea, has a beach trip coming up or likes light, everyday jewellery. Each pair is made by brass artisans in Sambhal, so there is a real hand behind it. They also suit a bridesmaid gift for a beach or haldi function.

Shell Loop Brass Earrings

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Product Details

A scallop shell in brass, its ridges opened up as a fan of slim cut-outs that run from the hinge to the wavy rim. It hangs from a long, almond-shaped wire loop: the tip of the loop sits in the piercing, the shell hangs in front and the free end rests behind the lobe. Cut by hand in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Flat, light, and easy to wear all day.

MaterialBrass

Art TypeBrass Metal Craft

Packaging Dimension20X5X15

Materials & Care

Solid brass, handmade and built to last. Keep away from water and perfume to slow tarnishing. Wipe with a soft dry cloth; a light patina is natural and can be polished back if you prefer the brighter finish.

Product Disclosure

SKU: EH-BRER-SL-01Style Code: EH-BRER-SLHSN Code: 97030000Region: SambhalState: Uttar pradesh

Curated by My Ehaat

Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.

Putting them on: Hold the shell in front of your ear and slide the free end of the wire through the piercing from the front. Let it run through until the tip of the loop rests in the hole. The shell hangs in front, the tail hangs behind, and the weight balances itself.

By the sea, or wishing you were: This is the obvious one. A white linen shirt, a cotton kaftan or a striped dress, hair wet or salty or pulled into a loose knot. Shells and sand colours belong together.

At work: The long wire reads clean and modern, so the pair holds up with a plain shirt, a fitted kurta or a knit top. Choose one solid colour, ideally navy, white, sand or sea green, and let the brass be the only warm note.

Haldi and daytime functions: For a haldi, a pooja at home or a daytime mehendi, pair them with a yellow, white or pale peach cotton saree or suit. A brass shell gives you the shell look that is popular for haldi without fragile real shells that crack or fall apart after one wash.

Colours that suit it: Whites, ivory, sand, sea green, turquoise and every shade of blue. The warm brass against cool blue is the strongest pairing of all.

Hair and neckline: Because the shell hangs low and the wire frames an open oval above it, short hair and pulled-back styles show the whole shape. An open collar or a scoop neck gives it room.

Care while wearing: Lotion and perfume first, earrings last. Take them off before the actual swim, since salt water and chlorine darken brass quickly.

Two parts make this earring: a flat scallop cut from brass sheet and a long wire that carries it. The wire is the part people notice least and feel most.

Cutting the shell: The outline is marked with its wavy rim and the two small wings at the hinge. Each ridge cut-out is closed on all sides, so a tiny hole is typically drilled inside it first and the saw blade threaded through before the slot can be cut and filed.

Bending the wire: A length of brass wire is bent into a long almond with a pointed tip. Both earrings are usually formed around the same shape so the pair matches.

Finishing the free end: This is the step that decides comfort. The end that passes through your ear is filed and rounded until it slides through a piercing without scratching, and the tip of the loop is shaped so it rests in the hole instead of pinching it.

Joining and finishing: The wire is fixed at the top of the shell, between the hinge wings, and the piece is brushed to its soft golden surface. The pair is made by brass artisans in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, working with My E-Haat.

Shell Loop Brass Earrings

Product Details

Materials & Care

Product Disclosure

Are these real seashell earrings?

How do I wear long wire loop earrings?

Will these wire earrings fall out?

Can I wear brass earrings if I have sensitive skin?

What does a shell earring symbolise?

Can I wear these shell earrings for a haldi?

Do brass earrings tarnish?

Are these gold shell earrings?

Do long earrings stretch the earlobe?

How should I store wire earrings so they keep their shape?

Who would like brass shell earrings as a gift?

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Shell Loop Brass Earrings

Product Details

Materials & Care

Product Disclosure

Are these real seashell earrings?

How do I wear long wire loop earrings?

Will these wire earrings fall out?

Can I wear brass earrings if I have sensitive skin?

What does a shell earring symbolise?

Can I wear these shell earrings for a haldi?

Do brass earrings tarnish?

Are these gold shell earrings?

Do long earrings stretch the earlobe?

How should I store wire earrings so they keep their shape?

Who would like brass shell earrings as a gift?

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