A tiny, three dimensional skull, originally hand-carved in wax, is suspended from a delicate, patterned 2mm chain. Cast in solid sterling silver that has been partially oxidized to enhance the details, each skull dangles from a sturdy, hinged leverback earring that is 20 gauge. Suitable for standard piercings as well as tunnels.
Each skull measures 1/4" tall.
Long earrings hang 1 3/4" from the earlobe.
Short earrings hang 1" from the earlobe.
Each piece is made to order, so please allow up to 2-4 weeks for shipment.
Kate Hockstein moved to New York City in 2006 to pursue an M.A. in art history, having studied illustration, painting, and printmaking since the mid-90s. In 2014, she discovered the art of ancient Etruscan goldsmithing and has since been almost exclusively focused on jewelry design. She launched her jewelry line Arcana Obscura in 2015.
Kate approaches her work from a sculptural perspective and draws deeply from her love of nature, folk art, and the eldritch and macabre. Her lifelong affinity for old cemeteries and Victorian mourning jewelry are recurring themes throughout her designs, which are cast in solid sterling silver and gold.
Kate works out of her home studio in New York City.
A tiny, three dimensional skull, originally hand-carved in wax, is suspended from a delicate, patterned 2mm chain. Cast in solid sterling silver that has been partially oxidized to enhance the details, each skull dangles from a sturdy, hinged leverback earring that is 20 gauge. Suitable for standard piercings as well as tunnels.
Each skull measures 1/4" tall.
Long earrings hang 1 3/4" from the earlobe.
Short earrings hang 1" from the earlobe.
Each piece is made to order, so please allow up to 2-4 weeks for shipment.
Kate Hockstein moved to New York City in 2006 to pursue an M.A. in art history, having studied illustration, painting, and printmaking since the mid-90s. In 2014, she discovered the art of ancient Etruscan goldsmithing and has since been almost exclusively focused on jewelry design. She launched her jewelry line Arcana Obscura in 2015.
Kate approaches her work from a sculptural perspective and draws deeply from her love of nature, folk art, and the eldritch and macabre. Her lifelong affinity for old cemeteries and Victorian mourning jewelry are recurring themes throughout her designs, which are cast in solid sterling silver and gold.
Kate works out of her home studio in New York City.
