{"product_id":"ashanti-ball-earring-handmade-gold-brass-statement","title":"Ashanti Ball Earring | Handmade Gold Brass Statement — 11cm Single","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Sphere of Ashanti Artistry — 11cm of Sculptural Gold Drama\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAshanti Ball Earring\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is a bold, sculptural statement piece — a celebration of the sphere form as interpreted through centuries of West African artisan goldsmithing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the royal cultural legacy of the \u003cstrong\u003eAshanti of Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eAkan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBaoulé of Ivory Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e — and rooted in the same heritage as Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti King — this earring brings sculptural confidence and cultural depth to any look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Ashanti Ball Earring is individually hand-cast by skilled artisans in Ghana using the \u003cstrong\u003elost wax (cire perdue) technique\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the world's oldest and most respected metalworking methods. Sculpted, cast, and finished entirely by hand. No two pieces are exactly alike. What you receive is a singular work of artisan craft that cannot be replicated by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✨ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm — sculptural drama with elegant proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single earring (one piece, not a pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball\/sphere — a universal symbol of wholeness and continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e👑 The Sphere in West African Artistic Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Akan and Ashanti goldsmithing, rounded and spherical forms carry deep symbolic weight — representing \u003cem\u003ewholeness, continuity, the cycle of life, and the perfection of nature's forms\u003c\/em\u003e. Spheres appear in royal adornment, ceremonial objects, and traditional weights, encoding meaning into every curve. The Ashanti Ball Earring honours that tradition — a sphere in gold, worn as a statement of cultural pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌟 Command Every Room You Enter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal evenings, galas, and award ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural celebrations and Afrocentric events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion-forward editorial and photoshoot styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallery openings and cultural exhibitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking birthday, anniversary, or celebration gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Give Something Extraordinary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ashanti Ball Earring arrives beautifully packaged — a handmade, culturally rich gift for someone who wears their identity with sculptural confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This earring is sold as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a pair. It is designed as a bold solo statement or styled as a curated mismatched look with other Dear Katiopae pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the lost wax technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient metalworking method — each piece is hand-sculpted in wax, cast in metal, and finished by hand. Every earring is unique and impossible to replicate by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it nickel-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Dear Katiopae jewellery is nickel-free — safe for sensitive skin and ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sold as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a single statement earring, designed to be worn boldly as one or as part of a curated mismatched look with other Dear Katiopae pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the earring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11cm — sculptural drama with elegant proportion, commanding without overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from water, perfume, and chemicals. Store in a dry place. Polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Dear Katiopae — where every piece tells a story worth wearing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛒 Limited handmade stock. 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