Kea Earring - Elk The Label

PRODUCT DETAILS

Lightweight and durable, the Kea Earring is an every day piece offering a simple pop of colour to the face. Choose from the eye-catching swirling Green or the classic neutral Tortoise Shell.

• This piece is light weight for 9-5 wear
•  Crafted from recycled acetate
• The smaller stud counterpart of the Aki Hoop

MATERIAL

Main: Acetate
Post: Titanium
Backing: Brass

Acetate is a synthetic material that provides a smooth appearance and durability to a finished piece. A variety of techniques are used to make our unique metal jewellery pieces, including casting, plating, polishing and coating to create the desired finish. All jewellery pieces are nickel-free and REACH-compliant, meaning they do not contain any substances that are considered harmful to health or the environment.

MAKER

Manufacturer: Qingdao SM Crafts (Qingdao, China)

This style was made by Korean company Cielo Sereno at the factory that they work with, located in Qingdao, China. Cielo is owned and operated by Eun Hee Kim who we know as Olive. She is an incredible, creative woman with a young family. Olive established her business in 2004 after she graduated from Central Saint Martins School of Fashion in London.

As they operate as an agent for us, we actively work with Olive and her team to improve the ethical and environmental operations of the factory. The factory is a member of Worldly's HIGG platform, and has completed the first steps of recording their energy, water, waste and chemical impact.

The factory also undergoes regular SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages. Olive works directly with the factory each month conveying our designs and ensuring our vision is brought to life

SIZE AND FIT

Drop length: 2.5cm

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Resin can be wiped clean with a soft dry cloth or cleaned in cold water if needed. The surface can scratch if exposed to abrasive surfaces and lighter colours can be affected by sunscreens, make up or other liquids - especially if tinted. For best care, we suggest wiping your piece down after wear.