Openwork Gourd Screw Studs

The piece

A tiny gourd in openwork metal sits on a screw-back post that will not slip out overnight, whether you forget to take it off or simply prefer not to. In Chinese tradition the gourd carries luck and protection, meant to be worn close and kept for a long time rather than treated as disposable. The open lattice keeps the design light, letting a hint of skin show through the metalwork rather than sitting as a solid shape. These gourd stud earrings suit anyone drawn to symbolic jewelry with a story behind the design. A small charm with an old soul, well suited to gifting for a birthday, a new job, or simply as a quiet gesture of good wishes.