This striking design centers on a polished, teardrop-cut natural agate pendant, masterfully selected for its distinct mineral banding of rich grey, earth brown, and oceanic blue hues. The central gemstone is nestled within a dynamic framework of two nested, hand-hammered gold wire teardrops that echo its fluid form and create an elegant, orbital sense of space.

Expertly hand-assembled and heavily plated in lustrous 18k gold over a premium brass base, the entire concentric drop is suspended from a textured, hammered teardrop stud post. Measuring a dramatic 3 inches in total length with a balanced 11-gram presence per ear, they deliver powerful visual volume while maintaining an effortlessly wearable, lightweight feel. Completed with a secure post fastening that ensures they sit flush and stable against the lobe, the Darlena earrings add a polished, slow-fashion statement to modern tailoring or minimalist vacation silhouettes.

Artist’s Note

"With the Darlena earrings, I wanted to create a frame that honors the incredible, natural landscape inside the stone. The multi-layered, concentric gold wires act like ripples extending from a central point, emphasizing the raw, hand-hammered textures against the mirror-polished banded agate slice. At 3 inches long, it’s a deliberate architectural piece designed to catch the light beautifully with the natural sway of the wearer."

Product Specifications

• Gemstones & Materials: Premium polished natural banded agate teardrop pendants, high-polish 18k gold-plated brass wire frames, and textured post tops.

• Mineral Symbolism: Infused with time-honored organic attributes—Agate for grounding stability, emotional balance, and protective harmony.

• Design Silhouette: Three-tier concentric layout featuring a hammered teardrop post top, nested wire frames, and a central gemstone drop.

• Hardware: Secure post fastening with comfortable premium backings to ensure a balanced, stable hang against the lobe.

• Dimensions: 3-inch (7.62 cm) total drop length from the post to the base of the lowest loop.

• Weight: 11 grams per earring (22 grams total pair weight), precision-engineered for maximum scale with a comfortable wear.

• Finish: Gold-plated components are sealed with an industry-grade protective e-coating for exceptional tarnish-proof longevity.

• Origin: Proudly designed, hand-assembled, and finished in the United States at our West Hollywood studio using global components.

• Exclusivity: A limited-quantity design celebrating slow fashion. Due to the completely natural origin of banded agates, each individual stone possesses its own entirely unique matrix, color distribution, and structural striping.