teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.
teardrop mother of pearl beads hang beneath gold ear wires. two different old whaling ships are hand etched into the surface with black ink via a method called scrimshaw.

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Pelagic Crossings Mother of Pearl Scrimshaw Earrings

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A wearable symbol of connection and an expression of unity, these handmade, one-of-a-kind earrings feature two ships passing in the night, into a misty and luminous mother-of-pearl fog. The intricate India ink etching illustrates two 19th-century ships parting from a fleeting moment of connection. 

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Mother of pearl beads.

Scrimshaw hearkens back to sailors' crafts of the early 1800's. It is the art of engraving an illustration into porous materials such as shells, ivory, or soft gemstones. Scrimshaw involves carving a design into the material with a sharp scribe and filling the lines with India ink. Each scrimshaw piece is sealed with epoxy to protect the illustrations. All scrimshaw is hand-scribed by Hannah.

Each earring measures approx. 34mm from the top of the ear wire and weighs 3.9 grams. Each earring bead measures approx. 15x23mm.

Solid 14k yellow gold ear wires and bails.

All metal has a matte finish.

Mother of Pearl is a nacre cut from the shell of the pinctada maxima pearl oyster—like all pearls, pinctada maxima pearls are formed when an irritant becomes trapped in a mollusk. The mollusk secretes a fluid, called nacre, which coats the irritant layer upon layer until a pearl is formed. Before the use of plastics one, of the main uses for mother of pearl was buttons: nowadays, this iridescent nacre is beloved for its use in fine jewelry in a variety of shades from inky silver to translucent white.
MOHs Hardness: 3.5
Origins: Australian South Sea
Care: Keep mother of pearl jewelry away from chemicals: contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean your mother of pearl jewelry, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Please refer to the general care card for scrimshaw pieces as they should remain dry.

PAYING IN INSTALLMENTS

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We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.

At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in interest-free installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.

Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.

Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

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THE STORY of SCRIMSHAW

Like the art of tattooing, the Scrimshaw collection modernizes the traditional beauty of hand-etched adornments. Utilizing the technique of engraving and inking illustrations into various materials, scrimshaw dates back to whalers of the late 18th century; scrimshanders of yore created their hand-etched pieces to pass the time at night aboard their ships, often working with the current and movement of the vessel to create their designs. The longing that inspired sailors, as each night of their voyage passed, evolved into beautiful art that captured the romance of their yearning. Whether they channeled their heart’s desire or took respite from their unknown futures, scrimshaw work has always been deeply personal to Hannah, yet incredibly accessible to all familiar with nostalgia’s spell. A labor of love, each piece is intricately hand-scribed by Hannah; consisting of various soft gemstones and seashells with fine, mixed metals and India ink, the scrimshaw collection features hand-carved gestures, anatomical studies, and oceanic creatures. Combining the sentimentality of each HBJ piece with the endless inspiration the ocean provides, each Scrimshaw piece serves as a symbol of protection, resistance, and nostalgia.
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