Arabesque Earrings Collection
As you tour the streets of the Nob Hill area of San Francisco, you'll see many stunning examples of architecture inspired by surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage, tendrils. The time was one where Arabesque ornamentation and ornate flourishes were commonplace features on homes and public buildings, and those exquisite details that can be viewed from the streets have inspired the equally exquisite John S. Brana Nob Hill Filigree Earrings Collection
Small Pierced Hammered Copper Arabesque Flower
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Large Pierced Hammered Copper Arabesque Flower Earrings
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Damask Embossed Bronze Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Small Pierced Hammered Copper Arabesque Shield Earrings
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Small Hammered Copper Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Copper Quatrefoil Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Brass Nu Gold Marrakesh Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Small Copper Teardrop Earrings
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Pierced Hammered Bronze Arabesque Shield Earrings
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Damask Embossed Copper Triangle Drop Earrings
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Pierced Large Oval Hammered Aluminum Drop Earrings
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Pierced Hammered Bronze Arabesque Flower Earrings
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Damask Embossed Brass Nu Gold Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Marrakesh Copper Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Brass Nu Gold Arabesque Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Brass Nu Gold Triangular Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Brass Nu Gold Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Copper Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Aluminum Teardrop Earrings
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Large Damask Embossed Copper Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Copper Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Mini Hammered Tear Drop Nu Gold Brass Earrings
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Large Hammered Open Tear Drop Nu Gold Brass Earrings
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Hammered Tear Drop Nu Gold Brass Earrings
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Medium Hammered Tear Drop Nu Gold Brass Earrings
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Damask Embossed Bronze Quatrefoil Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Bronze Marrakesh Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Bronze Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Bronze Long Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Copper Marquise Drop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Large Aluminum Teardrop Earrings
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Damask Embossed Nu Gold Quatrefoil Dangle Earrings
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Hammered Aluminum Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Hammered Aluminum Arabesque Flower Earrings
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Hammered Nu Gold Marrakesh Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Aluminum Arabesque Drop Earrings
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Hammered Aluminum Marrakesh Tear Drop Earrings
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Hammered Bronze Quatrefoil Drop Earrings
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Hammered Bronze Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Quatrefoil Dangle Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Quatrefoil Drop Earrings
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Hammered Bronze Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Arabesque Drop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Moroccan Drop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Arabesque Flower Earrings
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How to Choose Arabesque Earrings
Arabesque designs use flowing ornamental shapes drawn from Islamic decorative art. Metal, size and whether the design is pierced decide the pick.
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Solid designs | An unbroken metal face | Anyone who wants weight of colour and shine | How the metal catches light |
| Pierced designs | Cut-out openwork within the shape | Scale without weight | That you like the lighter, airier look |
| Small, under 2 inches | Compact ornamental shapes | Office and daily wear | Whether the pattern reads at that size |
| Large, 2 1/2 inches and up | Full statement drops | Evenings and festivals | Neckline and hairstyle |
Criteria that matter most
- Metal – copper is warmest, Nu Gold brass reads gold, aluminum is lightest and never tarnishes
- Pierced versus solid – piercing removes weight and lets light through the design
- Texture – hammered surfaces add shine; embossed patterns add depth
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Arabesque Earrings Collection |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Packaging | Gift boxed |
| Returns | See the returns policy |
| Prices, stock and product details last confirmed | 29 September 2026 |
Prices, stock and product details on this page were last reviewed on 29 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does arabesque mean?
It refers to a flowing ornamental style from Islamic decorative art, built from repeating curves and interlaced forms rather than literal figures.
Q2. What is the difference between pierced and solid designs?
Pierced designs have sections cut away so light passes through, which makes a large earring lighter. Solid designs show an unbroken metal face.
Q3. Which metal is lightest for a large arabesque earring?
Aluminum. It weighs far less than brass or copper at the same size, which makes the biggest shapes comfortable.
Q4. Are these suitable for everyday wear?
The smaller designs are. Larger pierced drops read as statement pieces and suit evenings or creative workplaces better.