Philadelphia - November 04, 2009

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Lee Hale's Rose Thorn Earrings

Protein-shake-sipping mimbos. Romance novel cover models. Nah, you’re not hanging with studs anytime soon.

But Lee Hale makes some you can get down with.

The super-private, Portland-based designer creates stud earrings cast from real rose thorns that ride a fine line between delicate and dangerous.

Available in small, medium, and large and materials like oxidized bronze, sterling, gold, and vermeil, the baubles can be paired together for a subdued, ladylike look. Or buy them individually to mix and match for an edgier, asymmetrical vibe.

Either way, they’re serious pieces of metal.

Or, you know, hunks of burning love.

Available at Egan Day, 260 South 16th Street (267-773-8833 or eganday.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Egan Day

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