Description
Crow Feather Earrings
“FREE YOUR MIND AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW”
Sterling silver crow feather earrings.
These sterling crow feather earrings measure approximately 2″ from top to bottom, and have been imprinted with the natural pattern from real crow feathers. Hand-sawn, oxidised and brushed to highlight all the details, they’ve then been given a gentle polish for a subtle shine. Hanging from hand-forged sterling silver loops, with all loops soldered for strength and durability. These have a wonderfully tactile feel, and hang from stainless steel ear wires.
The feathers are created by carefully imprinting the pattern from genuine crow feathers deep into the silver, using traditional processes. As each one is created from a different feather, or different part of the feather, no two will be exactly the same.
No crows are harmed in obtaining these feathers! I am fortunate to have several friendly crows living nearby, who are always happy to see me and accept the occasional peanut. During their summer moult they leave many feathers behind and I carefully collect and store each one. As these pieces are created from these gathered feathers, they are strictly limited in supply, depending upon how many feathers I am gifted each year. You can see two of my crow friends in the last photo. Your feathers are most likely from one of these two, or their offspring, as they spend most days in and around my studio garden, even sometimes knocking on the window to say hello!
There is a wealth of mythology surrounding crows in numerous cultures. For the ancient Greeks, the crow was a symbol of Apollo, god of prophecy; a powerful symbol of good fortune and strength. In some cultures, seeing a crow means hope for the future and that the heart’s true wishes will be fulfilled, while many Native American cultures see the crow as a wise adviser and protector. No matter your beliefs, these are beautiful, intelligent birds.
Let these totem crow feather earrings be your own personal guardian. May they act as a talisman for light, hope and good fortune, and give you the confidence to fly free and follow your dreams.
Please note, each earring is individually hand-forged by me from sterling silver sheet, using authentic cruelty-free ‘moult-drop’ crow feathers, traditional tools and a whole lot of love. There will therefore be very slight differences in each piece, but this means that your feathers will be entirely unique to you. May they allow you to soar.
Part of my “Wild Earth” collection, a celebration of the natural world, its landscapes and wild inhabitants. These pieces are created as a reminder that there is no better designer than Nature, and to find enough beauty to fill the soul, we need only look around us.
Designed and lovingly created in my studio in Moray, Scotland.
I work in sterling silver, ancient bronze, copper and brass, with natural semi-precious gemstones. I make pieces which are perfect for layering together, mixing and matching, so you can grow your collection and choose your pieces according to your mood, or the inspiration you want to gain that day.
Each piece is unique. Whilst I may create similar pieces, as every piece is made individually by hand, no two will ever be the same. I am registered with Edinburgh Assay Office for precious metal work.
