{"product_id":"design-classics-man-ray-kuen-surface-earrings","title":"Design Classics Man Ray Kuen Surface Silver Earrings, Pierced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMan Ray’s favorite mathematical form, cast in 925 sterling silver as earrings for pierced ears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kuen surface is a mathematical form, a rare example of a surface with constant negative curvature. It is symmetrical along two of its axes and, seen from the side, resembles a human figure holding a disc. Man Ray and the artists of the Surrealist and Constructivist movements were fascinated by such forms, which bridged modern art and the hidden beauty of mathematics; his 1938 photography and his 1948 painting of the Kuen surface inspired these 925 sterling silver pieces. The Kuen Surface earrings measure 1.5″ × 0.75″ and are made for pierced ears. Wear them every day or for an evening out; the small sculptural drops catch the light as you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e After Man Ray’s Kuen Surface photograph (1938) and painting (1948)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop earrings for pierced ears, pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5″ × 0.75″ (3.8 × 1.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e IC-MRKE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kuen surface, a form Man Ray photographed and painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5″ × 0.75″ (3.8 × 1.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor pierced ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGifts for art lovers, architects and mathematicians; wear it alone or with the other Kuen Surface pieces as a set. See also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-classics-man-ray-kuen-surface-cufflinks\"\u003eDesign Classics Man Ray Kuen Surface Sterling Silver Cufflinks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-classics-man-ray-kuen-surface-pendant-necklace\"\u003eDesign Classics Man Ray Kuen Surface Silver Pendant Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpierced ears: these earrings are made for pierced ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to silver (our advice: check with your jeweler if unsure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers expecting a figurative charm: this is an abstract, mathematical form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009. Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) was the American artist who became the leading figure of Dada and Surrealism and of the early avant-garde. The Kuen Surface pieces belong to our Design Classics: icons and forgotten pieces of 20th-century design, re-editioned with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver tarnishes slowly with air. Polish it with a soft silver cloth, keep it away from perfume, chlorine and lotions, and store it dry in a pouch or box (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the Kuen Surface earrings made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e925 sterling silver, made in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long are the Kuen Surface earrings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach earring measures 1.5″ × 0.75″ (3.8 × 1.9 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the Kuen Surface earrings for pierced ears?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they are made for pierced ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the Kuen Surface earrings a good gift?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes: for an art lover, a scientist or anyone who likes jewelry with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for the Kuen Surface earrings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish with a silver cloth and store dry, away from perfume and lotions, to slow tarnish (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do the Kuen Surface earrings go with? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack, white and neutral clothes, hair worn up, and the matching pendant for a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Design Classics and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Ordering for a hotel, office, studio or corporate gifts? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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