Ephemeral Earrings II
These uniquely detailed Ephemeral Earrings combine elements of both perfect and imperfect, permanence and impermanence. The inner surfaces have been removed to reveal organic textures laid with 24K gold.
They serve to remind us of the hidden beauty that lies within us and the ephemeral nature of our existence. Each piece is carefully created by hand, combining gold and patterned patina to ensure a perfect finish while preserving the ultra-fine features and surface detailing.
Gold surfaces are created by fusing 24K yellow gold into the surface of fine silver. This ancient Korean gilding technique, known as using keum-boo, is a slow process requiring high temperature and pressure to create a permanent bond between pure gold and fine silver. The result is a thicker and more durable layer of gold compared to other approaches using gold leaf or electroplating, such as vermeil.
Sterling silver, 24K gold keum-boo, and Australian sapphires totaling 0.1 carat.
38 x 17 x 2 mm.
We pride ourselves on making unique jewelry. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about this piece, or variations including different materials, or setting with other gemstones.
This piece is made to order; please allow approximately three to four weeks.
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Much of our work is made to order, so please allow time for your piece to be created before shipping. Please let us know if there is a specific date you would like your jewelry by and we will do our best to help.
Shipping within the USA is free. We offer complimentary 2-day delivery for all orders over $250, and complimentary Priority Overnight for orders over $2000.
We ship internationally with a 60 USD flat-rate fee for orders over $250 via FedEx. Please be aware of your local customs fees and import duties, we do not cover these.
For further information, please see our shipping and returns policy.
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We pride ourselves on handcrafting limited quantities of fine jewelry using ethically sourced precious materials. We don’t outsource our manufacturing or mass-produce our items. Instead, each piece is individually created in our NYC studio. We want each piece to be created specially, with you in mind, so please don’t hesitate to reach out - we’re more than happy to discuss a bespoke design, gemstones, and anything you’d like to make your piece even more personal.
We endeavor to provide the best possible images of our work to help your decision. Many of the gemstones we work with, especially Australian sapphires, have unique colors. This means their color may vary from those shown in the photos and is part of what makes jewelry with natural gemstones unique and beautiful. If you’re looking for a particular color, please let us know, we are happy to provide photos of gemstones before setting.
It is common practice for the majority of sapphires to be heat treated to improve color and clarity. This is a permanent, irreversible treatment with no radiation, chemicals, or health risks. We use both untreated and heated natural sapphires, and will specifically note if we can confirm a sapphire is unheated. We do not use sapphires that have been subject to other treatments, such as chemical diffusion and beryllium treatment. Our work only makes use of ethically sourced gemstones and high-quality diamonds. We only source conflict-free diamonds that comply with the UN Kimberley Process. Wherever possible, we utilize raw materials and alloys that have been recycled and have been processed in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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Luke Maninov Jewelry is a fine jewelry brand based in New York City. Our collections comprise rare and carefully created fine jewelry and objects that reimagine biological form to explore themes of impermanence, consciousness, and connection between all living things.
Inspired by Luke’s work in biomedical imaging and neuroscience research, these organic designs draw on biophilia and our innate attraction to living systems to encourage reflection on what lies below the surface of our beings.
Our mission is to create meaningful and lasting pieces to celebrate moments of love, union, and personal expression. Each piece is uniquely handcrafted using ethically sourced materials, with a focus on sublimely colored sapphires mined in Australia.
