Dusk Rose of Ravenna Beaded Fringe Earrings

Handmade beaded earrings inspired by dusk settling over Ravenna, Italy, where the last rosy light of evening meets the gold of ancient Byzantine mosaics. An intricate gold filigree connector sits at the crown of each earring, and from it, cascading strands of seed beads shift from black, charcoal, and iridescent purple-green through deep purple, plum, and dark rose to blush and dusty pink, like a Ravenna sky just after sunset, darkening overhead while the last rosy light lingers at the horizon. Gold bugle beads and gold accents finish the fringe, glinting like mosaic tesserae. Faceted Swarovski and Preciosa crystals in amethyst and pale blush are threaded through the strands, catching the light as you move. Lastly, delicate gold chains hang through the center and swing below the fringe, a small detail that adds movement and sparkle. Moody, romantic, and impossible to ignore.

Why you'll love these earrings

• Dusk-sky ombré palette: black, charcoal, and iridescent purple-green at the crown melt through deep purple, plum, and dark rose into blush and dusty pink, then gold at the tips
• Gold-tipped fringe: gold bugle beads and gold accents finish the strands, echoing the shimmer of Byzantine mosaics
• Sparkling crystals: faceted amethyst and blush Swarovski and Preciosa crystals are threaded through the strands, catching the light as you move
• Pink cat eye charm: a 4mm round natural semi-precious stone hangs from the end of the middle fringe, adding a soft, silky glow at the center of the tips
• Gold filigree connector: an intricate openwork crown that frames the fringe
• Delicate gold chains: 3 chains hang through the center and past the fringe, adding movement and sparkle
• Statement 7.5 inch drop: long, dramatic, and full of swing
• Very lightweight: all-day comfort, even for those not used to long earrings
• Comfortable for sensitive ears: 18K gold-plated brass leverback hooks, lead- and nickel-free and tarnish-resistant
• Handmade to order: each pair is beaded by hand with [Czech, Miyuki, and Toho] beads and Swarovski and Preciosa crystals
• Handmade in USA: each pair is artisanally assembled

Technical details

• Beads: [Czech, Miyuki, Toho] seed and bugle beads
• Crystals: Swarovski, Preciosa, and Faceted Indian Glass Rondelles
• Ear Hooks: High-quality 18K real gold/rhodium plated brass earring hooks, color not easily tarnished
• Drop Height: 7.5 inch
• Materials: Lead and nickel free
• Made to order
• Production: Made in USA

The story behind

These earrings were inspired by Ravenna, Italy, a quiet city known for its glittering Byzantine mosaics, where gold catches the last light of day and seems to glow from within. It's also where Dante spent his final years, and where he is said to have completed his vision of the celestial rose. I imagined that hour just after sunset, when the sky deepens to charcoal and violet overhead while the horizon blushes pink and gold, and I made these to capture that feeling: romantic, dramatic, and a little mysterious. 🌹💜