Wrapped Keum-Boo Tapered Column Earrings – Sterling Silver & 24ct Gold

Handcrafted sterling silver earrings with 24ct gold Keum-Boo accents, designed for all-day comfort at just 3.7g per earring (70mm). These long sculptural tapered column earrings with hooks, feature a rolling mill textured surface and an oxidised finish that adds depth and warmth. Available in two lengths — 70mm and 90–95mm — both made using the ancient Korean Keum-Boo technique to permanently fuse pure gold to silver. Perfect for meetings, weddings, evening events, and special occasions where you want statement presence without the weight. Made in my Mt Eden studio, Auckland, New Zealand.

Key Details

• Material: Sterling silver, 24ct gold (Keum-Boo technique)
• Finish: Oxidised sterling silver, rolling mill textured surface
• Hook: Sterling silver, approximately 10mm
• Total length: 70mm or 90–95mm (select below)
• Weight: Approximately 3.7g per earring (70mm)
• Edition: Made to order (not limited)
• Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand

Quick Answers

Are these heavy to wear? No — at 3.7g per earring (70mm), they’re exceptionally lightweight. You’ll barely feel them, yet they stand out with sculptural detail and the warm glow of 24ct gold.

Will the gold wear off? No — Keum-Boo permanently fuses 24ct gold to silver through heat and pressure, without adhesive or plating. It will not peel or wear away with normal use.

Are both lengths the same design? Yes — same technique, same materials, same rolling mill texture. Length is the only difference.

Style & Inspiration

The Wrapped collection began with a walk around my garden in Mt Eden. I live on a volcano, and the basalt rock that surfaces through the soil became the first texture — hammering fine silver directly into the stone, letting it leave its mark on the metal. That stone is gone now, but the impulse remains: to wrap the surface of the metal in something that carries meaning.

The texture on these earrings comes from a rolling mill — a different tool, the same logic. Each material I’ve worked with leaves its own mark. That evolution is part of the work.

The Wrapped collection is built around a simple idea: that we clothe ourselves to signal who we are — the tribe we belong to, the identity we carry into the world. These earrings carry that logic into metal. Lightweight, detailed, and quietly bold — for day-to-night wear.

Pairs beautifully with:

• Wrapped Keum-Boo Pendant
• Wrapped Beaded Necklace

Explore the full Wrapped collection →

Returns

As these earrings are made to order, returns for change of mind are not accepted. If your order arrives damaged or faulty, please get in touch within 7 days of receipt.