The Pleat Earrings — Janna Conner
The square stud, reconsidered.
The Pleat takes a clean geometric silhouette and disrupts it with a rippled, folded surface like fabric caught mid-movement, frozen in metal. Up close the texture is almost topographic, each fold catching the light at a slightly different angle. From across the room it reads as a bold, high-shine square stud with something going on beneath the surface.
At just over 2cm they sit with real presence on the ear without tipping into uncomfortable territory. The kind of earring you forget you're wearing until someone asks about them.
Two Finishes
18K Gold Plated. A high-grade stainless steel base plated in 18K gold. Warm and rich, the gold finish makes the pleated texture glow in a way that feels almost sculptural.
Polished Stainless Steel. Cool and sharp, the silver finish gives the folded surface a crisp, architectural quality. Pairs beautifully alone or mixed into a gold and silver ear stack.
The Details
Composition: High-grade stainless steel throughout. Hypoallergenic with no nickel and no lead. Approximately 2cm rectangle with a pleated ripple surface and mirror-polished finish. Post and butterfly back for a secure, comfortable fit.
Styling
These earn their place as the only earring you need for the day. Wear them with a simple white tee, a sharp blazer, or a sleek updo and let the texture do the work. They sit flat against the ear despite their size, so there's no awkward angle — just clean geometry with a sculptural surface against the jaw.
