{"product_id":"oar-earrings","title":"Oar Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet sail with elegance in the Oar Earrings, an original design handcrafted in New England. These earrings are inspired by the classic dory oar, a symbol of the region’s rich maritime heritage and a tribute to traditional boatbuilding. These earrings offer a refined, nautical touch while honoring the enduring beauty of the dory boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDory oars have played a crucial role in New England’s fishing industry, known for their simplicity, strength, and efficiency. These lightweight, flat-bottomed boats are traditionally rowed with dory oars, which have been relied upon for centuries by fishermen and sailors. The oar’s design is both functional and beautiful, making it the perfect inspiration for this elegant piece of jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarrings are 3\/4\" x 1\/8\" and come packaged in a signature vintage chart lined tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from sterling silver or 14k gold dipped brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars are an essential part of the dory boat's design, with a long history of use in New England’s fishing industry. Known for their efficiency and simplicity, dory oars are used to row these flat-bottomed, lightweight boats that have been a staple of offshore fishing for centuries. The oar's design has evolved to provide both strength and ease of use, making it the perfect tribute to the ingenuity of maritime craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars are typically longer than standard oars, ranging between 8 to 12 feet. Their length provides better leverage and control for rowing in open water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars often have a tapered blade and shaft design, which reduces weight and improves the efficiency of each stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional dory oars are crafted from durable, lightweight woods such as spruce, ash, or pine, combining strength and buoyancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oars are carefully balanced, with the proper distribution of weight along the shaft, making them easier to handle for prolonged rowing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars are designed to handle the challenging conditions of open oceans and coastal waters, where waves and wind require precise control and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars were vital tools for fishermen in the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing them to row dories to and from larger ships or fishing grounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese oars were used on dory boats, which were flat-bottomed and lightweight, making them easy to row and maneuver in rough waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToday, dory oars are still used for recreational rowing and racing, particularly in traditional boat clubs and maritime heritage events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDory oars, along with the boats they accompany, are symbols of New England’s rich maritime history, particularly in fishing and boatbuilding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in United States of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting American Made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoods Made Here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patsy Kane","offers":[{"title":"Gold Dipped","offer_id":48890319274261,"sku":"210000049305","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":48890319339797,"sku":"210000049306","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1895\/files\/xhnvu9n0tahjcdn6qqm2.png?v=1743723560","url":"https:\/\/commondeer.sbs\/products\/oar-earrings","provider":"Common Deer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}