N°65 Statement Earrings

Gold & Silver Pearl Earrings: A Tribute to the Hidden Beauty of Coral Polyps

Most people think of corals as colorful rock-like structures, but what they don’t realise is that the real magic happens at the microscopic level—in the individual coral polyps that form the reef’s foundation. These tiny, soft-bodied animals extend their delicate tentacles to capture plankton and filter nutrients from the water, creating the intricate reef formations we see over time.

The design of these earrings directly reflects the contrast between the delicate, fleshy polyps and the solid calcium carbonate skeleton they build. The gold and silver elements mirror that balance between softness and structure, while the pearls mimic the round, bulbous forms of extended coral tentacles when they’re actively feeding.

The smooth pearls in these earrings represent these individual tentacle tips, capturing their luminescent, organic shape in a material that also forms naturally in the ocean.

The combination of warm gold and cool silver metals in the earrings reflects this contrast—the gold elements reference the living polyp, while the silver elements represent the calcium carbonate framework beneath it.

• 22k gold & silver-plated base from Istanbul, Seoul and Jaipur;  6.1cm long 
• Like all our pieces these one-of-a-kind earrings are handcrafted with love and care in my little studio in Lennox Head!
• The Statement Earrings will be beautifully gift-wrapped and ready as an exceptional gift for yourself or an unexpected gift for someone special.

I designed these earrings tocapture the delicate yet essential nature of coral polyps—the unsung heroes of the reef. Their structure is a perfect example ofnature’s ability to create both softness and strength, and this design translates that balance into jewellery.