HORN STRIPE CIRCLE HOOP EARRINGS
For luxe style with major impact, wear the Horn Stripe Circle Hoop Earrings. This stunning style is carved from cow horn with handset brass stripes. Available in natural colored horn. Handcrafted in brass and ethically sourced horn by artisans in Kenya using traditional techniques. Every item is one-of-a-kind.
Details
- Handcrafted in brass and ethically sourced horn by artisans in Kenya.
- Your purchase promotes artisan innovation + entrepreneurship.
- To learn more about keeping your jewelry shining like new
Specs
- Diameter: 1.6 inches
- Thickness: 4 mm
WHAT IS BRASS?
Brass is a metal alloy of copper and zinc. Known for its durability and workability, brass has been used for centuries — the first example of brass jewelry dates from ancient Rome. Our favorite part? Aside from how good it looks, brass is sustainable! Today almost 90% of all brass in the world is recycled.
WHY DO WE USE BRASS?
An affordable alternative to gold, brass allows us to produce statement pieces that have a luxurious look and feel, at accessible prices. We use solid brass, ensuring that every piece we make is a long-lasting heirloom. Since we don’t use plating over a base metal, our products are easy to clean, and you don’t need to worry about the color wearing off.
ABOUT OUR HORN
All of our cow-horn products are crafted from the horn of Ankole Longhorn cattle, a breed native to the Rift Valley of East Africa. Soko artisans ethically procure this recycled material, which is a byproduct of the food industry, from nomadic tribes in Kenya and Uganda. Reclaimed horn has gorgeous natural variation in its color, so every piece is individual as a result and can range from a dark lustrous black to striated natural tones.
TREAT IT WITH LOVE
Remove jewelry before participating
in physical activity or going to bed.
PROLONG ITS LIFE
Store your jewelry in a cloth bag
away from natural sunlight and heat.
KEEP IT SHINY
For brass: use a gentle metal polisher and a
soft cloth to remove tarnish and restore luster.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
Our materials don't mix well with moisture.
Avoid contact with water, lotion and perfume.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY JEWELRY?
Since brass is a natural alloy it will gradually patina over time with exposure to oxygen and moisture. If you prefer a bright sheen, this effect can be achieved with a quick polish. All of our pieces can be polished with a brass cleaner (we use Brasso) and a soft cloth or paper towel. To clean using ingredients you may already have at home, mix lemon juice and baking soda into a paste, rub onto surface with a cloth, then rinse off and buff dry to a shine. To care for your horn jewelry, avoid exposure to excessive moisture or sunlight. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
