Elevate your style with a touch of maritime heritage through our sterling silver Mariner Shackle Earrings, an original design inspired by the iconic marine shackle. Handcrafted in New England, these earrings blend nautical functionality with timeless elegance, making them the perfect accessory for sea lovers and adventurers alike.
A marine shackle is an essential hardware component in sailing and boating, used to connect ropes, chains, and other rigging securely. Known for its strength and reliability, the shackle symbolizes resilience and the enduring connection between people and the sea. Our shackle earrings capture this maritime legacy in sleek sterling silver, offering both style and meaning in a single piece.
Mariner Shackles are 3/8" in diameter and come packaged in our signature vintage chart lined tin.
• Marine shackles are U-shaped metal connectors with a removable pin or bolt across the opening. They are used to connect chains, ropes, or other fittings securely. • Typically made from stainless steel, galvanized steel, or other corrosion-resistant materials, marine shackles are designed to withstand harsh marine environments. • Shackles are commonly used to secure sails, anchor chains, and rigging on sailboats and other vessels. • Shackles have been used for centuries in maritime industries, evolving from simple rope loops to metal connectors as materials and technologies advanced. • The shape of a marine shackle has inspired jewelry designs and accessories, symbolizing strength and connection.
