| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Opal |
| Weight (g) | 16.00 |
| Colour | Aqua |
| Occasion | Daily Wear |
One stone, cut as a soft-cornered shield, held in a plain gold bezel on a fine ear wire. There is nothing else on the earring at all.
Most single-stone earrings use a round or teardrop cut because both are easy and familiar. A shield — three sides with softened corners and a curved base — is less expected and reads as deliberate rather than default. At this size, where there is no metalwork to look at, the outline of the stone is the only thing carrying the design, so choosing an unusual one matters more than it would on a busier piece.
The bezel is a plain band of gold folded over the stone's edge, with no claws, beading or decoration of any kind. It is the most secure way to hold a stone and also the quietest looking. The ear wire is a simple fine hook, unadorned. Nothing hangs below the stone and nothing projects, so the silhouette stays a single clean shape from every angle.
Monalisa is the trade name used across Indian fashion jewellery for a smooth, slightly translucent stone with a soft inner glow, somewhere between a cat's eye and an opal in appearance. It is cut as a cabochon rather than faceted, so it shows an even field of gentle colour instead of scattering sparkle. That makes it considerably easier to wear in daylight than a faceted stone, and kinder against most skin tones. It is a decorative stone used in costume and fashion jewellery and is not a certified natural gemstone.
These go with everything and ask nothing. A deep Monalisa stone reads beautifully against neutrals, and because there is no gold ornament the earring never looks formal or occasion-specific. Wear them to work, with a saree, with a shirt, or as the quiet pair when the rest of the look is busy.
Daily wear, office, travel and casual use.
Light and compact. The stone sits close below the lobe rather than swinging low, so there is no drag and nothing to catch on a collar or scarf.
This piece is brass finished with a gold-tone plating rather than solid gold, which is what keeps the price where it is and the weight low enough for comfortable wear. Plating is a surface rather than a bulk property, so how long it lasts depends almost entirely on what it is exposed to. Perfume, hairspray, sweat, soap and chlorinated water all shorten its life; a dry cloth after wearing and a closed pouch between wearings extend it considerably.
Put these on after perfume, hairspray and foundation. Wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing and use a dry soft brush around the stone settings. Store them in a pouch rather than loose in a box, and never use toothpaste, bleach or an ultrasonic cleaner.
Type: Hook drop earrings. Metal: Brass. Finish: Gold-tone plating. Work: Single shield-cut Monalisa cabochon in a plain bezel. Closure: Fish-hook ear wire. Available in a single colourway.
| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Opal |
| Weight (grams) | 16.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Aqua |
| Occasion | Daily Wear |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU9-A2FE7827D5 |
