Mokume Gane Gongu Stud Earrings – Yellow Gold, Palladium, and Silver

Mokume Gane Gongu Stud Earrings – Round Shape and Vibrant Metal Patterns

The Mokume Gane Gongu stud earrings are characterized by their simple, round shape. It is precisely this understated design that showcases the vibrant patterns of the layered metal composite particularly well.

Master goldsmith and silversmith Markus Wiesner crafts these jewelry pieces from 750 yellow gold, 500 palladium, and 925 silver. The differently colored precious metals form a vibrant pattern that is unique to each pair of stud earrings.

Burl Wood Patterns in Three Precious Metals

In the Japanese Mokume Gane forging technique, different layers of metal are fused together under intense heat and pressure. The resulting composite is then forged and carefully worked until the characteristic patterns become visible.

The Gongu model features a vibrant burl-like texture. Warm yellow-gold tones alternate with gray palladium and light silver. Since the pattern is carved directly from the material itself, each piece of jewelry has its own unique design.

Round stud earrings with a diameter of 12.6 mm

The Gongu stud earrings have a diameter of 12.6 mm and a total thickness of 4.6 mm. The round shape provides a continuous surface that showcases the various metal colors and pattern lines to their best advantage.

The Mokume Gane element is mounted on a specially crafted base with a stud post. The back and the post are rhodium-plated in our workshop. This thin layer of rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and can be renewed as needed.

Satin-Finish Surface and Unique Patterns

The frosted glass finish gives the stud earrings a serene appearance. At the same time, the differences between the individual metal layers remain clearly visible.

The patterns on both earrings are coordinated. However, a completely identical repetition is not possible with this artisanal technique.

The Gongu Jewelry Collection

The round basic shape is also found in the matching Mokume Gane pendant and ring from the Gongu collection. This allows different pieces of jewelry to be combined with one another within a shared design language.

You can find more hand-forged designs in our Mokume Gane Earrings category.

If you have any questions about the Gongu stud earrings or about the possibilities for custom designs, we would be happy to advise you at our goldsmith’s workshop in Beilstein.