Aviary Collection
Birds have a secret language. Many of them, like parrots and cockatoos, famously can be taught human words, and highly intelligent birds, like crows and ravens, have their own language of calls and cries within their species. But birds have a special language to humans— a tongue of significance, symbolism and omen. In my Aviary Collection of jewelry inspired by our feathered friends, I’ve pulled from the legends and histories of some of my favorite birds to create cast bronze and sterling silver tributes to them and the role they’ve played in human lives and storytelling.
Hummingbird Earrings
Hummingbird Earrings
The tiny Hummingbird feeds almost exclusively on nectar, flitting from bloom to bloom on its wings that beat around 50 times per second (for North American species), making it a fantastic pollinator. In Mexican folklore, the hummingbird is revered for its connection to love and romance. Our Hummingbird Earrings feature tiny, dainty hummingbirds feeding from blossoms. Above each flower is a faceted, iridescent hematite bead. From the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the hummingbird measures approximately 2 inches. Our Hummingbird Earrings are available in cast bronze with 14k gold-filled ear wires or sterling silver with sterling silver ear wires. Charms and ear wires are free of nickel. Each pair of earrings comes on a decorative card back telling the story of the hummingbird.