{"product_id":"silver-hoop-black-tourmaline-bohemian-handmade-by-blackbird-sage","title":"Black Tourmaline Rod Hoop Earrings | Raw Crystal Row | Handcrafted Sterling Silver | Made to Order","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese black tourmaline rod hoop earrings are built around a stone that has been used as a protective talisman for centuries. A row of small raw black tourmaline rods lines the inside of a sterling silver hoop, each one a natural column of deep matte black crystal, striated and distinct. Black tourmaline has long been placed at thresholds and carried on the body as a shield. This is a piece for the person who takes their grounding seriously, and wants something that looks as considered as it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack tourmaline is associated with grounding, protection, and energetic shielding. Root chakra. Wear it when you need to feel steady and clear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Black Tourmaline\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack tourmaline is a boron silicate mineral in the tourmaline group, formed in granite pegmatites and metamorphic rocks. Its deep black color comes from high iron content. The characteristic striated rod form is a natural result of its trigonal crystal structure. Long associated with protection and grounding across cultures. Chosen for its striking rod form, its deep matte black color, and its grounding quality. Root chakra. No mystical claims. Just a genuinely distinctive stone with a meaning that fits real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack Tourmaline Rod Hoop Earrings: Materials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Row of natural raw black tourmaline rods, deep black with natural striations. Each rod is unique in size and form; no two pairs are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver hoop, approximately 50mm (2 inch) diameter. Bright finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver ear wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50mm (2 inch) hoop diameter; approximately 63mm (2.5 inch) total drop per earring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight for all-day wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow These Handmade Gemstone Earrings Are Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pair of black tourmaline rod hoop earrings is made to order in my small Santa Fe studio. I hand-select and arrange every tourmaline rod for its form and depth of color, setting each row along a sterling silver hoop formed and finished by hand. No mass production, no shortcuts. Every handmade gemstone earring pair from this studio is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Stone Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause these are natural raw rods, the arrangement and size of each row varies slightly between pairs. That variation is part of what makes them handmade and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove before swimming, showering, or applying lotions. Store dry. Polish sterling silver gently with a soft cloth to maintain brightness, or allow a subtle patina to develop naturally. Black tourmaline is relatively durable but treat the rod ends gently to avoid chipping from hard impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order arrives gift-ready with natural materials and a handwritten note card. Add your message in the order notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1 week, made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS First Class with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepted within 30 days, unworn, in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46151481655508,"sku":"SAN00120700","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/5967\/5860\/files\/black-tourmaline-hoop-earrings-hero-brand-shot.png?v=1782703684","url":"https:\/\/blackbirdsagestudio.com\/it\/products\/silver-hoop-black-tourmaline-bohemian-handmade-by-blackbird-sage","provider":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}