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Light enough to wear all day — this is where terracotta has the clearest advantage over metal, because weight on the ear is what makes earrings uncomfortable by evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are choosing for your face shape: longer drops lengthen a round face, wider shapes balance a long one, and rounded forms soften a square jaw. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/choose-terracotta-jewellery-face-shape-neckline\"\u003eMore on that here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aandal-red-gold-terracotta-hook-earrings","title":"Indus Terracotta Aandal Red \u0026 Gold Terracotta Hook Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA disc split down the middle — one half plain red, the other half textured and washed in antique gold, with a black centre ringed by gold petals and a brass ball hanging below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe split is the whole idea. Two finishes on one piece, so the earring reads differently depending on which way it turns as you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-shaped without moulds, sun-dried, kiln-fired, then painted and sealed matte by hand. The red is fired into the clay rather than brushed on afterwards, which is why it holds at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWears well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, maroon and cream silk, and plain cotton for everyday. Light enough for a full day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e put them on after perfume. 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A brass ball hangs from the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe geometry is deliberate — most terracotta earrings are round, and a triangle catches the eye precisely because it isn't. The stripes are laid in separately rather than painted as one band, which is what keeps the copper distinct from the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen needs a longer, steadier fire than red or pink to hold its tone, so fewer of these leave the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWears well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e maroon, mustard and off-white. 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The clay has to be rolled around a form and thinned toward the tip without cracking as it dries, so more are lost at the drying stage than with a disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWears well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple, magenta and pink silk, and black. The pink band gives it a second colour to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e put them on last, after perfume. 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On a piece this size that is the slowest part of making it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is stable in the kiln, so this shade stays consistent between batches — worth knowing if you want to order a second pair later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWears well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, maroon and cream silk. Reads traditional enough for a function and simple enough for a working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry cloth only, no water. 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