Ikita silver beaded teardrop red Miyuki coral lilac corded

A silver teardrop with red Miyuki, lilac accents and coral AB drops

This Ikita teardrop earring builds on an open silver-tone metal frame in elongated teardrop shape, strung along the outer arc with bright red Miyuki seed beads alternating with pale lilac Miyuki, and three orange tubular spacers along the lower curve. Inside the frame, a red braided cord runs in parallel, threading through small accent beads to give the earring a hand-tied, artisanal character that pulls it toward Mexican folk or Andean weaving traditions rather than European bohemian. Three coral-AB faceted drops fall in a tight cluster at the top inside the frame: two small drops flanking one larger central drop, all with iridescent AB coating.

Construction and dimensions

• Open silver-tone frame in elongated teardrop shape
• Outer arc: red Miyuki + pale lilac Miyuki seed beads + 3 orange tubular spacers
• Inside parallel: red braided cord with small accent beads
• Top cluster: 2 small + 1 larger coral-AB faceted drops
• Bottom of frame: line of small faceted purple AB beads
• Total earring length approximately 5 to 6 cm from ear hook
• French hook closure (no separate butterfly back)
• Sold on the original Ikita branded card

How to wear a folk-corded teardrop in red and coral

The red-and-coral palette with the braided cord gives this earring a warmer, more folk-art feeling than the gunmetal sister model. Paired with a crisp white linen shirt for summer, the red beadwork reads almost like a Mexican Talavera tile fragment turned wearable. With oxblood velvet for a winter evening event, the coral AB drops catch warm light and bring the red palette together. The silver-tone frame keeps the look cleaner than gold would, especially against cool skin tones. Browse our earrings range for matching warm-palette boho-folk pieces.

Corded beadwork in folk jewellery

The braided cord parallel to the bead arc is the detail that separates this Ikita design from a standard Miyuki-strung hoop. Cord-and-bead construction has roots in Andean and Central American folk jewellery, where the cord tension holds the beads in pattern while adding a soft texture against the metal frame. The Ikita version keeps the boho intent without literal cultural reproduction.

Materials and care

The frame is silver-tone plated zinc alloy. The Miyuki seed beads are Japanese glass with permanent surface coating; the coral and purple AB drops are crystal-effect glass with bonded iridescent layer. The red cord is polyester braid, which holds colour well but should not be soaked. Care:

• Apply after perfume; alcohol can dull AB coating over time
• Wipe the frame and cord with a dry microfibre cloth after wearing
• Store flat in a soft pouch; do not let cord and beads dangle into other jewellery
• Avoid pulling on the cord when removing the earring

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the gunmetal Ikita teardrop?
Two real differences: the metal frame is polished silver-tone (not gunmetal) and there is a red braided cord running parallel to the bead arc inside the frame. The bead palette also leans Mexican folk (red, coral, lilac) rather than autumnal (red, violet, pink).

Will the red cord fade?
The cord is polyester braid with stable colourfastness. Direct sun exposure for very long periods will eventually fade it; otherwise it holds tone for years of regular use.

Can I pair these with a coral necklace?
Yes, but keep the necklace simple: a single coral pendant or small bead strand works better than a competing statement bib. The earrings already do the warm-palette work; the necklace should support, not echo.