Tiered Horsehair Earrings

“I am drawn to materials that feel elemental and beautiful.. I love the contrast of the horsehair against the gold—the fibers have movement and volume, while the gold gives the earrings structure and weight. They feel both primitive and elegant.” - Loren Long, sculptural earrings composed of graduated layers of natural horsehair suspended from hand-fabricated 22-karat gold cylinders. Three tones of horsehair create bands of color and texture, while the articulated construction allows each layer to move independently with the wearer. The soft, organic fibers are contrasted with the weight and warmth of high-karat gold, transforming a humble natural material into something dramatic and precious.