Matrinxa Stacked Disc Earrings
The Matrinxa earrings feature an architectural structure where multiple braided capim dourado rings are stacked inside a trapezoidal wire frame. Their geometric silhouette bridges contemporary design and Brazilian craftsmanship.
Capim dourado is a naturally golden grass harvested in the Jalapao plains of Brazil. Braided by hand, this plant fibre offers a luminous sheen with no chemical treatment. Each pair is slightly different, a hallmark of artisan work.
Stacked disc earrings in capim dourado: when does the alignment of circles create an architectural jewel?
The Matrinxa earrings explore an uncommon construction: capim dourado rings stacked horizontally, held by a wire frame that traces a trapezoidal shape. The result is a pendant that plays with depth and repetition.
Each ring is braided from capim dourado stems wound around buriti palm fibre. The rings are then threaded onto the metal frame, where they remain free to pivot slightly. This micro-movement animates the golden surface and multiplies reflections. The name Matrinxa refers to a freshwater fish in the Tupi language, evoking the aligned scales that inspire these earrings. The open frame allows light through, enhancing the transparency and lightness of the piece.
How does capim dourado bring a natural golden sheen to a geometric jewel?
Capim dourado, or Syngonanthus nitens, is a plant from the Brazilian cerrado whose flower stems possess a natural metallic lustre. This golden colour results from light reflecting off the microstructure of the fibres, with no gilding or dye added.
The stems are harvested after flowering and natural drying in the wetlands of the Jalapao, Tocantins state. Harvesting does not destroy the plant, which renews itself each year. The braiding is entirely manual: selecting stems, winding them around buriti fibre, shaping the rings.
What are the characteristics of these geometric vegetable gold earrings?
- Material: Capim dourado (Syngonanthus nitens)
- Type: Drop earrings
- Shape: Stacked rings in a trapezoidal frame
- Stones or beads: None
- Fittings: Wire frame and lever-back clasps in silver-toned metal
- Craftsmanship: Handmade, hand-braided
- Material origin: Jalapao region, Tocantins, Brazil
When should you wear geometric golden earrings with an architectural structure?
The bold silhouette of the Matrinxa earrings makes them statement pieces. They elegantly accompany a boat neckline, a turtleneck or a V-neck. Their vertical line visually lengthens the neck.
For daytime, wear them with a simple outfit — the golden geometry will provide enough interest. In the evening, they pair well with deep tones such as midnight blue or burgundy. You may combine them with a fine capim dourado bracelet to extend the material. Discover more shapes in our vegetable gold earring collection.
How should you care for your capim dourado earrings?
Avoid direct contact with perfume, creams and chemicals. Remove your earrings before showering or swimming. To clean, wipe the rings with a soft, dry cloth. Store them in the pouch provided, away from moisture and direct light. Capim dourado retains its sheen for years and develops a slightly warmer patina over time.
Frequently asked questions
Why give an artisan jewel rather than an industrial one?
An artisan capim dourado jewel is braided by hand, making each piece slightly different. This singularity gives a gift a personal dimension that industrial production cannot replicate. Capim dourado also provides a story to tell: that of a naturally golden Brazilian fibre, transformed into jewellery through traditional craftsmanship from the Tocantins region.
Is capim dourado more ecological than conventional gold?
Capim dourado is a renewable plant fibre. The plant regrows each year after the dried stems are harvested. The transformation process is entirely manual and requires no mining, high-temperature smelting or chemicals. Capim dourado represents a plant-based alternative to precious metal, with a reduced manufacturing footprint.
Does sunlight damage capim dourado jewellery?
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can dry out the plant fibre and slightly dull the golden sheen. Avoid leaving your earrings in full sun for extended periods, for instance on a dashboard. Everyday outdoor wear poses no problem. For storage, use the pouch provided in a dry place away from direct light.
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Jewellery features
Ce produit a été réalisé à la main par des artisans bijoutiers brésiliens, perpétuant un savoir-faire ancestral pour créer une pièce unique et authentique.
Le capim dourado est une herbe naturellement dorée originaire du Brésil. Elle pousse dans la région du Jalapão, dans l'État du Tocantins, et est récoltée pour son éclat unique et sa légèreté, idéale pour l'artisanat.
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