What are spiral brass earrings made of?

These spiral brass earrings are made from solid brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, worked as wire rather than cut from sheet. Each disc is one length of wire wound flat into a spiral, then joined to a coiled link and an ear hook.

Are these spiral earrings gold-plated?

No, these spiral earrings are not gold-plated, and the colour you see is the brass itself. They carry a darkened, antique tone rather than the bright yellow of plated pieces, which is why they look warm and slightly aged.

Why do these brass earrings look antique instead of shiny?

The antique look comes from a darkened finish on the brass, which softens the shine and makes the lines of the coil easier to see. Brass also deepens on its own as it meets air and skin, so the tone keeps maturing with wear.

How do I clean antique brass earrings?

Clean antique brass earrings with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, which lifts skin oils without stripping the darker tone. If you want them brighter, a little brass polish or a paste of lemon juice and salt works, but it will also remove some of the antique finish. Rinse off any paste, dry the pair well and keep the coils flat while you work.

Can men wear spiral brass earrings?

Yes, spiral brass earrings sit just as well on men who wear drops, because the shape is geometric rather than ornate. The antique tone looks at home with a linen shirt or a plain tee.

Are these spiral hoops, studs or drop earrings?

These are drop earrings, with a flat spiral disc hanging from a short coiled link on a hook that passes through the ear. They are not hoops or studs, so they move a little as you turn your head.

Are spiral earrings comfortable for all-day wear?

Spiral earrings made from a single flat coil of wire are usually light, because there is no solid plate of metal behind the swirl. Most people can wear a pair like this from morning to evening, and if your lobes tire easily, take them off for a break during the day.

Are these earrings suitable for sensitive ears?

For sensitive ears, the main thing to know is that brass contains copper, and some people react to copper or to trace metals in the alloy. If your skin is reactive, wear the pair for short spells first, keep it dry, and stop if you notice itching or redness.

How can I tell hand-coiled spiral earrings from machine-made ones?

Hand-coiled spiral earrings show small differences between the two discs, such as a slightly tighter centre on one or an outer gap that opens a fraction wider. Machine-made spirals tend to be identical. Those tiny variations show that a person, not a press, wound the wire.

Where are these spiral brass earrings made?

These spiral brass earrings are made in Sambhal, in western Uttar Pradesh, next door to Moradabad and its long brassware trade. My E-Haat curates the pair from metalworkers in that cluster.

Are spiral brass earrings a good gift?

Spiral brass earrings make a good gift for anyone who prefers simple, handmade jewellery to shiny fashion pieces. The shape suits most ages and wardrobes, and the story of a single wire wound by hand is easy to pass on.

Spiral Brass Earrings, Hand-Coiled in Sambhal

Spiral Coil Brass Earrings

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Product Details

Each drop on these Spiral Coil Brass Earrings is a single length of brass wire, wound flat by hand into a tight, even spiral in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Above the disc, a short wrapped coil links it to the hook, so the swirl shows up twice. The darkened, antique tone keeps it warm, not flashy. Wear the pair with a cotton kurta, a linen shirt or plain denim, or give it to someone who likes their jewellery made by hand.

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-SC-01Style Code: EH-BRER-SCHSN 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.

A flat spiral is a strong graphic shape. Keep everything around it simple and let the coil be seen.

Casual: Pair them with a plain white tee, a striped cotton shirt or a block-printed kurta. The darker brass sits well against off-white, indigo and rust, colours that make the antique tone look deliberate rather than dull. Wear your hair up or tucked back so the disc can swing.

Work: One spiral at each ear reads as a considered detail. Try them with a solid kurta set or a collared shirt in olive, grey or navy, and leave the neckline bare.

Festive: Against a handloom cotton saree or a mul kurta with a thin zari border, the pair gives an earthy counterpoint to the shine. Add a brass kada or a few glass bangles. Nothing more.

Pairing: Match metal to metal. Antique brass, copper and oxidised silver-look pieces all sit comfortably with this tone, while very bright yellow gold next to it can make the brass look tired by comparison.

Face and frame: Because the spiral is round and hangs just below the lobe, it softens a square or angular jaw and adds a little width to a long face. On a round face, a high ponytail keeps the line clean. The hook suits anyone with pierced ears, so the pair works for men who wear drops too.

Care while wearing: Put them on after perfume and moisturiser have dried. Take them off before a shower, a swim or the gym, and lay them flat in their box so the coils are never bent out of shape.

This pair is wire work. Most brass earrings in the same collection are hand-cut from flat sheet, but here the whole form is built by winding one length of wire.

The centre: The maker cuts a length of brass wire and, typically with round-nose pliers, turns its end into a tiny curl. Everything grows from that first turn.

The wind: The wire is wound around the curl, turn after turn, and pressed flat so every ring lies in a single plane. Spacing is judged by hand and eye. Keeping the gaps even all the way to the outer ring, on two discs that must match as a pair, is the real skill in this piece.

The loop and the coil: At the outer edge the wire sweeps upward into a small loop. A second length is wrapped tightly around a core to form the short coil above it, and the spiral, coil and ear hook are joined with small rings.

The finish: The pair is given its darkened, antique tone and checked for sharp wire ends. After that the brass keeps changing slowly with wear, and a soft cloth with a little brass polish will brighten it whenever you want a lighter look.