Ear Weights for Stretched Ears

Ear weights are sculptural forms, treated here as objects rather than hardware, with real presence on the ear. They suit stretched and gauged lobes, and the size and fit listed for each piece show where it can be worn. Each piece is shaped to hang, rest and move in a particular way, so the silhouette matters as much as the material. To learn how each metal is composed and cared for, read our jewelry metals guide.

The collection covers several silhouettes, so you can match a shape to your ear and size:

• Hoop ear weights, such as the Sūrya and Āditi designs, which pass through the lobe in a rounded line

• Saddle and front-facing forms that sit flat and show their motif

• Chain ear weights and ear weight hangers that fall below the lobe and move as you do

Hoops read clean and continuous, saddles frame the motif, and hangers add length and movement. For related hoop styles, see our hoop earrings.

Three materials run through the range:

• Brass: brass alloy, nickel-free and lead-free. Example: Sūrya Hoop Ear Weights.

• 925 sterling silver: 92.5% fine silver, 7.5% other metals, primarily copper, hypoallergenic. Example: Āditi Hoop Ear Weights.

• Wood: natural accent pieces. Example: Protectress Black Wood Ear Weights.

Brass ear weights share their warm tone with our brass earrings collection, and the Āditi design is available in both brass and 925 sterling silver. Wood brings a natural surface that contrasts with metal.

Choose by gauge and by weight. Heavier pieces generally suit larger, fully healed stretches, while lighter designs suit smaller or more recent sizes. Check the gauge and weight listed for each piece, and choose a size that already feels comfortable rather than one you are working towards. If you are between sizes, a lighter design is usually the more comfortable place to start.

Several designs carry symbolic references drawn from the history of ornament: serpent, cycle and threshold forms, and the protective motif behind the Protectress design. They are offered as references to history and form, read through shape rather than any effect on the wearer.

We design every piece in Montreal and handcraft it in small batches through long-standing relationships with skilled makers in Rajasthan, India. Noir KĀLA ear weights are covered by a 1-year extended warranty and our 30-day exchange policy, offered as electronic gift card credit or an item exchange of equal value. For related adornment beyond the ear, see our body jewelry collection.