Handmade black leather earrings with a sculptural antique brass wave. Lightweight artisan statement earrings with a modern-art feel, by PAKA.

The Rio earrings pair genuine black leather with sculptural metal art. A hand-formed antique brass-tone wave winds down the face of a matte black leather panel, like a brushstroke in metal, part jewelry, part miniature sculpture. The leather backing keeps the pair unexpectedly lightweight, while the serpentine brass curve catches light as you move. Handcrafted on brass-tone French hooks, Rio is the pick for anyone who loves artisan, gallery-style jewelry: modern enough for a blazer, expressive enough for a night out, and a striking 3rd anniversary leather gift.

Wearable sculpture. The Rio sets a hand-shaped wave of antique brass-tone wire against a clean panel of matte black genuine leather, a serpentine line that turns every glance into a double take. It's the artist's piece of the PAKA collection: graphic, architectural, and quietly bold.

The black leather grounds the design and keeps the earring featherlight, while the brass curve adds movement and a warm metallic glint. Minimal palette, maximum presence, Rio works with all-black outfits, crisp white shirts, and everything in between.

Each wave is formed by hand, so the exact curve of your pair, like a signature, is subtly its own.

•   Sculptural hand-formed antique brass-tone wave on matte black leather

•   Genuine leather backing, statement scale, featherlight feel

•   Modern-art aesthetic: graphic, architectural, gallery-worthy

•   Versatile black-and-brass palette for day or evening

•   Handcrafted in small batches; each wave subtly unique

•   An artful 3rd anniversary (leather) gift for her

Specifications

FAQs

Q: What makes the Rio earrings unique?

A: Each brass-tone wave is bent and shaped by hand, so the exact curve differs subtly from pair to pair, no two are identical. The wave is set against genuine black leather for a sculptural, modern-art look.

Q: Are the Rio earrings heavy?

A: No. The body of the earring is lightweight genuine leather and the wave is thin formed wire, so the pair feels far lighter than solid metal statement earrings.

Q: What do black and brass earrings pair with?

A: The black-and-brass palette is extremely versatile: monochrome and all-black outfits, white shirts, blazers, and evening wear all work. They read modern rather than rustic.

Q: Are these suitable as a gift?

A: Yes, they arrive on a PAKA earring card and, as handmade leather jewelry, make a fitting 3rd wedding anniversary (leather) gift or an artful birthday gift for anyone who loves unique statement pieces.