Ai – 愛 | Kanji Love Industrial Cartilage Stud Earring

Ai – 愛 is the kanji 愛 (love) as a single industrial cartilage stud — the word itself, worn through.

Design Concept

Ai – 愛 began with the kind of quiet piece a wearer returns to without thinking. The kanji 愛 — love — cut as an openwork bar and worn as a single industrial cartilage stud. The word itself, through the ear. The pair is designed for daily wear — light at the ear, present in motion, quiet at rest. The kanji 愛 means love — a small visual anchor for what the earrings is about.

愛のひと文字、耳に。

Material & Craft

Openwork 愛 kanji bar stud for industrial / cartilage placement, sold as a SINGLE stud. Gold-tone finish, straight post. Each piece is finished by hand in small batches. Small variation between the two of a pair is part of the made-by-hand register, not a defect.

Energy & Intention

One character, one ear, no translation needed — the boldest quiet statement in the studio. KAGAKI treats this register interpretively, not as a religious or medical claim — a small daily reminder rather than a promise.

Who It's For

For someone who wants a small marker rather than a statement piece — a meditator, a writer, a traveller, a friend marking a transition. The piece is intentionally subtle: it layers with other small pieces and settles into daily wear. The wearer who prefers a quiet object over a loud one — that is who this piece is built for.

Gift Idea

For the pierced friend who already has everything else on that ear. The gift carries more meaning when paired with a few words of your own about why this piece was chosen. KAGAKI packaging is kept simple so the piece can be the focus.

Care Note

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear and store dry. Put earrings on after perfume and hairspray, not before. Natural materials vary slightly piece to piece — that variation is the material, not a defect.

KAGAKI Signature

Designed by KAGAKI — a small handmade studio working in the quiet intersection of Japanese and broader Asian craft traditions. Each piece is finished by hand and quietly inspected before it is sent. Shipped from Hollywood, California. Most pieces ship within 2–5 business days via USPS with tracking. Free U.S. Ground Shipping on orders over $39.

自然に導かれ、意図を込めて、祝福とともに手仕事で仕立てています。