The New England Oar Earrings 14kt Gold Dipped

Set sail with elegance in our 14 kt gold-dipped Oar Earrings, our original design handcrafted in New England. These earrings are inspired by the classic dory oar, a symbol of the region’s rich maritime heritage and a tribute to traditional boatbuilding. Dipped in luxurious 14 kt gold, these earrings offer a refined, nautical touch while honoring the enduring beauty of the dory boat.

Dory oars have played a crucial role in New England’s fishing industry, known for their simplicity, strength, and efficiency. These lightweight, flat-bottomed boats are traditionally rowed with dory oars, which have been relied upon for centuries by fishermen and sailors. The oar’s design is both functional and beautiful, making it the perfect inspiration for this elegant piece of jewelry.

Earrings are 3/4" x 1/8" and come packaged in our signature vintage chart lined tin.

• Dory oars are an essential part of the dory boat's design, with a long history of use in New England’s fishing industry. Known for their efficiency and simplicity, dory oars are used to row these flat-bottomed, lightweight boats that have been a staple of offshore fishing for centuries. The oar's design has evolved to provide both strength and ease of use, making it the perfect tribute to the ingenuity of maritime craftsmanship.
• Dory oars are typically longer than standard oars, ranging between 8 to 12 feet. Their length provides better leverage and control for rowing in open water.
• Dory oars often have a tapered blade and shaft design, which reduces weight and improves the efficiency of each stroke.
• Traditional dory oars are crafted from durable, lightweight woods such as spruce, ash, or pine, combining strength and buoyancy.
• The oars are carefully balanced, with the proper distribution of weight along the shaft, making them easier to handle for prolonged rowing sessions.
• Dory oars are designed to handle the challenging conditions of open oceans and coastal waters, where waves and wind require precise control and strength.
• Dory oars were vital tools for fishermen in the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing them to row dories to and from larger ships or fishing grounds.
• These oars were used on dory boats, which were flat-bottomed and lightweight, making them easy to row and maneuver in rough waters.
• Today, dory oars are still used for recreational rowing and racing, particularly in traditional boat clubs and maritime heritage events.
• Dory oars, along with the boats they accompany, are symbols of New England’s rich maritime history, particularly in fishing and boatbuilding.