Kina Drop Earrings

These beautiful recycled sterling silver dangle style earrings are cast from an actual kina shell, modified to create a light-weight, unique and fun design.  The delicate detail captured in the casting process is amazing!  Cast in New Zealand and hand finished in the StoneArrow workshop, Golden Bay.

Earring measurements: 12mm(diameter of shell) x 30mm (height not including hook)

Overall length: 36mm

Kina (sea urchin or sea egg) are important members of rocky reefs and are considered to be a delicious delicacy by Māori.  The raised dotted pattern left remaining on the shells is where their fearsome spikes are attached when alive. They are endemic to New Zealand and can live up to 20 years!  Finding whole shells or even pieces are a beachcombers delight.

These are handmade in Takaka by Stone Arrow, a boutique artisan business that creates products inspired by the beauty of nature here in Aotearoa New Zealand. They specialise in creating high quality, sustainable, innovative, and hand-crafted jewellery made from up-cycled materials.

Each piece of jewellery comes in a gift box with a detailed info card.

These items are handmade in New Zealand