Brief Summary…

• Recycled vintage fruit spoon
• Choice of finish : Contemporary satin or trad shiny
• Choice of feather styles
• Choice of accompanying stars!
• Hand cut from the spoon with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
• Presented complete with donor spoon.
• Free engraving on spoon handle
• Hairy Growler sterling silver earring wires
• Size : 42mm*14mm
• Symbolism : freedom, hope, strength and transformation
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
• made with Love

A little more detail…

These feather earrings have been meticulously hand cut from the ‘bowl’ of an old, discarded vintage fruit spoon. The hang perfectly giving a lovely feel of swooping, watchful flight. They are presented with the actual ‘donor’ spoon. This beautifully demonstrates the green, ethical origins of the earrings whilst simultaneously connecting the wearer to their wonderful prior history.

You are welcome to choose the style of feathers and with or without accompanying stars, also recycled (from old coins).  You are also welcome to order three earrings so you have the option of wearing a traditional pair of matching earring feathers or asymmetrical feathers when you feel like it!

Handmade and completely recycled in Cambridge, UK. Complete with the finest sterling silver earwires.

Sizes : Approx 42 mm * 12 mm

A feather often symbolizes lightness, freedom, and spirituality, reflecting its physical properties of weightlessness and ability to soar. It can also represent hope, fragility, and the soul’s journey. Additionally, feathers can signify communication, messages from the divine, and even death or transformation.

Freedom and Flight:Feathers are inherently linked to birds and their ability to fly, making them a potent symbol of freedom, escape from earthly constraints, and the desire for liberation.

Spiritual Connection:Across many cultures, feathers are seen as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, often associated with ascension, messages from the divine, and the soul’s journey.

Hope and Resilience:Emily Dickinson’s famous poem “Hope is the thing with feathers” uses a feather to represent hope, emphasizing its ability to endure even in the harshest conditions.

Fragility and Delicate Strength:While feathers appear delicate, they are essential for a bird’s survival, highlighting a duality of fragility and inner strength. This can be interpreted as a symbol of quiet power or grace under pressure.

Transformation and Change:In some contexts, feathers can symbolize transformation, particularly when associated with molting or shedding of old feathers to make way for new ones.

Other Meanings:Depending on the context, feathers can also represent femininity, masculinity, beauty, or even fertility, especially when associated with vibrant colors or specific birds. Some cultures also associate them with respect, honor, or even a connection to ancestors.