Description
Aluminium Helix Ear Cuff: TETHER by REPIOR®
TETHER Auricular Chain is an aluminium helix ear cuff with a chain, formed by hand from aluminium wire. The cuff slides onto the upper rim of the ear and holds by gentle tension, and a fine chain follows the curve of the ear, moving softly as you do. No piercing needed.
The chain hangs like a garland strung between two posts, slack enough to sway, taut enough to keep its line.
Held, but free to move.
Between Two Points
TETHER is a line that keeps two points in quiet tension. Here, that line is literal: a chain that links points on the ear and drapes between them, turning a simple cuff into a small piece of architecture.
In our studio, the aluminium is shaped by hand to fit the helix, the chain is attached so it hangs evenly, and the cuff is refined until it sits close without pressing.
Available Options
- One design: aluminium helix cuff with chain
Add it to your basket as it is.
How to Wear It
Open the cuff a fraction and slide it onto the upper rim of the ear. Press gently until secure, then let the chain fall along the ear’s curve. Check it hangs freely without catching your hair. To remove, ease the cuff open and slide it off, holding the chain so it does not tangle.
Materials
- Aluminium wire, formed by hand
- Fine chain
- Very light and nickel-free
Soft aluminium shows the shaping of the hand. This is the material, not a flaw.
Handcrafted in England
REPIOR® was founded in 2012 by Pilar, a designer and maker based in England. Every piece is made individually, by hand, in our studio. TETHER is made to order: each piece begins when your order is placed.
Please allow 3–5 working days for creation before dispatch. We ship to the UK, Europe and worldwide with full tracking and duties paid, so there are no surprise charges on delivery. Free worldwide delivery on orders over £130. Discover how a REPIOR piece is made.
Care Instructions
Remove before swimming or sleeping. Wipe the aluminium dry after wear and keep it away from perfume and hairspray. Store it flat in a pouch so the chain does not knot. For sensitive skin, read our guide to hypoallergenic metals in body jewellery.
Packaging
TETHER arrives in signature REPIOR® packaging: considered, already a gift, with a REPIOR Certificate of Authenticity.
Why an Aluminium Helix Ear Cuff?
An aluminium helix ear cuff is a lightweight, nickel-free cuff that wraps the upper rim of the ear without piercing, and adding a chain brings movement and a more dramatic line.
It is for those who like jewellery that moves with them. For dancers and festival-goers, for tied-back hair, and for anyone who wants their ear to be part of the conversation.
Explore all Auricular Helix ear cuffs, pair it with REPIOR VALVE | Auricular Helix Scaffolding | Custom, Copper, or read about body jewellery without piercing.
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