Parentesi Rhodium earrings in rubber, rhodium-plated brass and silver, on a light background

Linea IVChoosing myself

Parentesi earrings in rubber, rhodium-plated brass and silver

45 €

Light, with presence. Two vertical lines define a long, open form.

Kind to the skin. The 925 sterling silver post completes the structure with simplicity.

Made for you. Made to order in the Ellesanti Space in Padua.

Choosing myself: For when you recognise the value of your presence.

Colour: polished rhodium

  • Made by hand to order in 3-5 working days.
  • Tracked shipping, all the way to delivery.
  • Easy returns within 14 days.
  • Gift box included, perfect as a gift too.
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The Parentesi earrings are born from two slender tubes in rhodium-plated brass arranged along a vertical, open form.
The lines descend in parallel, while a fine curve joins them at the base. An empty space remains at the centre. It is not an absence: it is part of the design. The form is essential, long and recognisable. The rhodium finish accompanies the lines with an intense, clean light.
The 925 silver post completes the earring, with secure contact on the skin. The 6 cm length gives presence without weighing down the sign: just 7 grams in total.
Parentesi expresses a precise choice: being present without adding anything else. A handmade piece of jewellery for those who recognise their own presence and have no need to prove it.

  • Material: Gold-plated brass and rhodium-plated brass
  • Length: 6 cm
  • Weight: 7 g
  • Production: Handmade in the Ellesanti workshop in Italy
  • Safety: Hypoallergenic and nickel-free

It arrives in its Ellesanti fabric pouch, ready to give to someone you care about.

The Ellesanti fabric gift pouches

Rhodium-plated brass

A thin layer of rhodium protects the brass and keeps it bright: clean it only when dry.

  • How to wear it. Perfume, sweat, chlorine and sea water wear away the rhodium plating: put it on after perfume and take it off before the pool, the sea and the gym.
  • How to clean it. A soft, dry cloth, ideally microfibre. No silver cleaners, polishing pastes or sponges: they remove the rhodium plating.
  • How to store it. In its box, away from other jewellery: metals scratch each other.

Gold-plated brass

A thin layer of gold on brass: it stays warm and bright with a dry cloth and a little care.

  • How to wear it. Perfume, creams, chlorine and sea water darken and wear away the gold plating: put it on last and take it off before the pool and the sea.
  • How to clean it. A soft, dry cloth, ideally microfibre. No silver cleaners, polishing pastes or sponges: they remove the gold plating.
  • How to store it. In its box, away from other jewellery: gold is soft and scratches easily.

For all jewellery

  • How to wear it. Put it on last, after creams, perfume and hairspray. Take it off before showering, swimming in the sea or pool, exercising and going to bed.
  • How to clean it. When you take it off, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth: a few seconds are enough.
  • How to store it. Keep it in its box, in a dry drawer, away from your other jewellery. The bathroom, with its steam, is the least suitable place.

The complete care guide

We ship with tracking and clear delivery times. In Italy, delivery takes 3–5 working days.

Free shipping:
– Italy over €150
– Europe over €250

You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, see our dedicated page for all our return and shipping policies

— Created with the Symbolic Translation Method™ —

Discover the path of Parentesi Rhodium

Chosen by institutions devoted to art and design

Bottega BreraNew York Public LibraryMartMuseo degli Innocenti, FlorenceMoMAMFA BostonMAXXI National Museum of 21st Century ArtsGallerie Nazionali Barberini CorsiniDenver Art MuseumOrchestra di Padova e del Veneto

Choosing myself: For when you recognise the value of your presence.

Parentesi Rhodium Earrings

polished rhodium45 €

Orecchini Parentesi Rodio in caucciù, ottone rodiato e argento, su fondo chiaro

With you every day

Parentesi falls in a long, slender line. The two gold tubes define the form, while the central space keeps the design light.

The gold finish catches the light along the lines. Its length gives presence even to the most essential outfits.

It adapts naturally to a working day, a dinner or a more formal occasion.

Orecchini Parentesi Rodio in caucciù, ottone rodiato e argento, su fondo chiaro

The material, up close.

The Parentesi earrings are born from the union of two materials chosen for their ability to enhance the form and ensure comfort: 6 centimetres long, 7 grams in total.

The body of the earring is in rhodium-plated brass. Brass is a strong, versatile metal alloy that receives a rhodium finish to increase its durability and protect it from oxidation. The polished effect spreads the light and highlights the clean lines of the piece.

The hook that goes through the ear is made of silver. Silver is a precious metal known for its lustre, making the earring comfortable and secure to wear every day. Its flexibility allows the hook to be shaped to fit.

The workbench of the Ellesanti workshop, in Padua

Made by hand in Italy, after you order

Every Ellesanti piece is assembled by hand in Italy, in our artisan workshop. Your order starts the work: we prepare the components, assemble them one by one and check every detail, from the clasp to the gift box. In 3-5 days it is ready, and it travels to you with tracked shipping.

If you pass through Padua, our workshop is in the window: you can watch it at work.

Come and visit us 

This is the path of Parentesi Rhodium

Every form is born from a choice

  1. The question

    Can I be recognised without having to show more of myself?

  2. The choice

    I define my space. I show myself as I am.

  3. Translation

    Two lines define an open space.

  4. Result

    An essential form makes presence visible.

Parentesi is a defined space within a line. It does not ask for attention, but makes visible what it contains.

In the earring, two vertical lines mark out an open space. Parentesi thus becomes the sign of a presence that needs nothing more.

— Created with the Symbolic Translation Method™ —

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The Ellesanti fabric gift pouches

Gifts with meaning

Perfect as a gift if…

  • She knows her worth without showing it off.
  • Her elegance is made of clear choices.
  • She loves essential, recognisable forms.
  • You want to remind her that her presence is enough.

It arrives in its Ellesanti fabric pouch, ready to give to someone you care about.

Giving it as a gift? See the gifts to tell her: choose you 

Orecchini Parentesi Rodio in caucciù, ottone rodiato e argento, su fondo chiaro

Every choice deserves a sign.

A sign for you. To remind you of the choice you have already made.

Not sure which moment best tells what you are living through?

We’ll help you choose

In the bookshops of museums and cultural institutions

Ellesanti collections are selected for the bookshops of museums and institutions devoted to art, design and culture.

Where to find us around the world

Denver Art MuseumOrchestra di Padova e del VenetoGallerie Nazionali Barberini CorsiniMuseo degli InnocentiNew York Public LibraryMAXXIMFA BostonMoMABottega BreraMart