THE INSPIRATION: AN ODE TO BODY ADORNMENT

Our inspiration dates back to the age-old art of body adornment, mindfully unearthing the significant practice of body modification across histories and cultures. In our exploration, we found a common thread: armour-like silhouettes featuring stacked necklaces, armlets and wristlets.

We channelled our discovery into designing and developing a piece of jewelry that bridges the past and the present—merging the history of body modification with today's spectrum of alternative expressions. This duality is embodied in our Classic Lobe Cuffs™, a contemporary silhouette that serves as a foundation for your collection and our future creations.

THE PROCESS: A CLASSIC IN THE MAKING

True to the spirit of their name, the design journey of our Classic Lobe Cuffs™ was guided by the vision of creating a contemporary classic for your ever-evolving soul. With this vision at the core of our creative process, your comfort was paramount for the piece to withstand the test of time.

We honed the design by introducing both short cuffs (8mm and above) and long cuffs (14mm and above) to fully embrace the diversity of ear lobe shapes and sizes. The curve was sculpted to mirror the natural arc of a stretched lobe, ensuring a comfortable fit not only for your day-to-day wear but also for your different modes of expression, whether styled solo or stacked with ring stacks and hangers.

THE RESULT: THE FIRST OF ITS KIND

Exploring the potential of unisex jewelry for stretched ears paved the way for this alternative jewelry essential. Our Classic Lobe Cuffs™ have become a vital medium of self-expression, spanning styles from classic to gothic, punk to bohemian and tribal. Their versatility seamlessly complements gauge piercings, offering a comfortable way to adorn stretched lobes.

Since their launch, they carved out a place for the first Lobe Cuffs™ category, not only at Ask & Embla but also beyond. We're immensely proud of this contribution and thrilled to expand the possibilities, inspired by heartfelt feedback from the ear-stretching community.

THE EVOLUTION: REIMAGINING THE CLASSIC

At Ask & Embla, we envision a world of infinite expressions where everyone can be their fullest selves. Using the base of the iconic Classic Lobe Cuffs™ as our foundation, we've reimagined many other iterations to offer diverse ways for self-expression through body adornment.

Each design stands as our tribute to the stretched ear community and a celebration of the alternative jewelry that began a journey we're excited to continue with you.

ADORN YOUR INFINITE EXPRESSIONS