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Dawn Lake Asymmetrical Enamel Charm Hoop Earrings

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Dawn Lake is a pair of Chinese-style enamel charm hoop earrings with two different drops. One gold-tone hoop carries a striped, bell-shaped charm. The other holds a round relief medallion and a small deep-blue accent. Both have hinged closures for pierced ears.

Specifications

Type	Asymmetrical charm hoop earrings
Materials	Copper alloy with enamel accents
Dimensions	Approx. 3 × 1 cm (1.18 × 0.39 in), length × width
Color	Gold-tone with red, blue, teal and yellow accents
Design	Striped bell-shaped charm and round relief medallion
Closure	Hinged hoops for pierced ears
Quantity	One pair, with one of each design

Design and cultural meaning

The name Dawn Lake evokes the first light falling across water. The gold-tone borders catch the light against cool blues and teal, while red and yellow bring warmth to the palette. The colors appear in bands along the bell-shaped drop and in glossy colored accents around the hoops, giving the two earrings a visual rhythm.

Bright enamel against metal recalls the palette of Chinese decorative arts, where vivid reds, blues and greens have long appeared together on enameled objects. Red also has a festive association in Chinese culture, from the paper cuttings that decorate homes at Lunar New Year to the red envelopes given with good wishes. Here, small touches of red recur on both hoops and tie the pair together.

The tapered drop draws the eye through stacked bands of color. The round medallion brings the focus back to a single embossed face, with a dark blue accent beside it. The two silhouettes share the same gold-tone hoop and flashes of red, creating a sense of balance across the pair. The dawn theme also makes the earrings a fitting gift to mark a new beginning.

How to wear them

Wear the pair with a plain blouse or a swept-back hairstyle to show both charms. The colors also work with a qipao, hanfu or a modern Mandarin-collar outfit for a celebration.

Care

Wipe the earrings with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Keep them away from perfume, moisture and abrasive cleaners. Remove them before showering or swimming, and store them separately in a dry pouch to help prevent scratches.

Size and set contents

Check the approximate dimensions above for scale. Your order contains two different earrings, one of each design. Clothing and styling props shown in the photos are for display.