{"product_id":"handmade-opal-shell-statement-earrings","title":"Handmade Opal \u0026 Shell Statement Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell pieces in these earrings were upcycled from another piece of jewelry that simply wasn’t being loved the way it deserved to be. Instead of letting something beautiful sit forgotten, I wanted to pull it apart and give its pieces another life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI paired the shell with opalite because I loved the almost otherworldly iridescence it created. These feel whimsical, unusual, and just a little strange in the best way. They’re definitely meant to be a statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpalite is often associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransition, inner peace, and gentle transformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which feels especially fitting for a piece that was quite literally transformed from something old into something completely new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes something reaching the end of one life is really just the beginning of another. ✧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Made by Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery piece from bykai is made entirely by hand, one at a time. Because I create intuitively rather than following a pattern, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eeach piece is one of a kind and will not be recreated exactly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall variations, irregularities, and imperfections are part of the handmade process and are what make each piece uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMany of my pieces incorporate natural stones, shells, vintage or upcycled elements, and other materials that naturally vary in color, shape, texture, and pattern. I personally select and assemble every element before the finished piece makes its way to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThere is only one of this piece. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. ♡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Jewelry Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYour jewelry is handmade and should be treated with a little extra love to help it last as long as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvoid wearing your jewelry while showering, swimming, sleeping, or exercising. Keep it away from perfumes, lotions, hairspray, household chemicals, and excessive moisture. When you’re not wearing it, store it somewhere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecool and dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, preferably separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching or tangling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNatural stones, ceramic, glass, shells, and beads can chip or break if dropped onto a hard surface, so handle them gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause many pieces use mixed metals, natural materials, vintage, or upcycled components, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esome metals may naturally change or develop a patina over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e This is a normal part of the material aging and can often be minimized by keeping your jewelry clean and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTreat it like the tiny piece of art that it is. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BY KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47475596263508,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7987\/3108\/files\/51F903B0-E5B0-4141-9CEF-7D2CC1D643ED.jpg?v=1785874537","url":"https:\/\/madebykai.store\/products\/handmade-opal-shell-statement-earrings","provider":"BY KAI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}