Crow's Gift Earrings
- Glass luminosity inspired by the shining, unlikely gifts crows leave behind.
- Handcrafted in Lafayette, Louisiana by a woman-owned studio.
- 1½ inch diameter — substantial enough to catch light, easy enough to forget you're wearing them.
I have wanted to befriend a crow for the longest time. I would gladly leave peanuts daily for a chance at a shiny button, a bit of glass, a pull tab. Ornithologists call it reciprocal gifting — the bird returns an object to someone who has fed it, as though closing a loop of trust. But anyone who has received one of these small, strange offerings knows it feels less like science and more like being chosen. These earrings made me think of my long desire to be a crow's trusted friend.
There is an old and cross-cultural fascination with the crow as keeper of hidden knowledge, as collector of what others overlook. In Japanese folklore, crows are divine messengers. In Celtic tradition, they guard the threshold between worlds. And in the everyday — in a backyard in winter, on a fire escape at dawn — they are simply creatures that notice. They remember faces. They bring gifts to the ones who pay attention. The glass in these earrings carries that same quality: something luminous and a little mysterious, offered without explanation, asking only to be appreciated.
Jill Makes, a woman-owned studio in Lafayette, Louisiana, works in glass with an intimacy that suits the metaphor. Each earring is a small, self-contained world — light moves through the glass differently depending on the angle, the hour, the color of what you're wearing. The effect is less like jewelry and more like a found object that happened to be beautiful.
Strung on gold-filled hoops, the earrings measure 1½ inches in diameter and weigh 6 grams per earring — a gentle, grounding presence on the ear without heaviness. The ear wires are hypoallergenic, so even sensitive skin can wear them from morning into evening without a thought.
Handcrafted by Jill Makes.
Specifications
- Material: Glass
- Metal: Gold Plated
- Length: 1 1/2 inches in diameter
- Weight: 6 g
- Made in Lafayette, Louisiana
- Economy shipping is FREE with orders of $95 or more.
- All items are kept in stock and ship from our warehouse in North Carolina.
- We personally inspect every single item we sell, pack it by hand, and deliver the boxes to the post office.
- Orders generally ship the day following placement.
- We ship primarily via US Mail, but may use other carriers depending on package value and destination.
- Returns on items not marked Final Sale are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Read the full policy.
THE HAROLD & HAZEL DIFFERENCE
Every piece here has earned its place.
QUALITY MATERIALS
Sterling silver, genuine gemstones, and solid metals — no plastic or cheap materials.
REAL MAKERS
Every artist on this site has been personally verified for their talent and creativity.
LIMITED RUNS
Most pieces are made in small batches. When they're gone, they're often gone for good.
BOLD BY DESIGN
Every item here was chosen because it has color, character, and something to say.
WHAT THE CROW BROUGHT
Crows are collectors of the overlooked and the luminous — things that gleam just enough to matter. These glass earrings carry that same quiet, deliberate beauty, handcrafted one pair at a time in southern Louisiana.
Inspired by the reciprocal gifting behavior of crows
Hand-worked glass with light-shifting depth and character
Gold-plated, hypoallergenic, and comfortable at 6 grams per earring
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Crow's Gift Earrings? Hear from someone who already does.
Got questions?
We've got answers
Find fast answers about shipping, returns, and our unique jewelry.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders ship within one business day of placing your order — sometimes the same day. Economy shipping typically takes about a week via USPS, while standard shipping (Priority Mail) arrives in 2-3 business days. We're based in North Carolina, so East Coast orders tend to arrive a little faster. You'll receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships.
Will the jewelry fade or tarnish?
Our jewelry is made from a variety of materials, including sterling silver. Sterling silver will eventually tarnish, but you can slow that process by storing it in a small airtight bag or container, or in a special anti-tarnish bag. If it’s lost some shine, it can be gently washed with a soft cloth, warm water, and a drop of mild soap, such as blue Dawn. If you still see tarnish, use an anti-tarnish cloth. Do not use commercial jewelry cleaners unless they are specifically labeled safe for sterling silver. The best way to keep your sterling silver shiny is to wear it often! The more you wear it, the less tarnish you’ll see. And never wear sterling silver in the swimming pool or hot tub! Chlorine will cause it to tarnish almost instantly.
Most other metals don’t exactly tarnish, but they can get a little dull if they’re not worn. Washing with a tiny amount of mild soap is the best way to bring them back to life again. You can prevent this by putting on your jewelry last, after you apply hairspray or perfume, and don’t wear them in the shower or bath.
Genuine pearls do require extra gentle care. Don’t ever use commercial jewelry cleaners on them; you will almost certainly damage the nacre and destroy their unique sheen and iridescence. Be very careful about hairspray, cosmetics, and perfume, and absolutely never put them in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner!
Can I return or exchange?
Yes. You have 30 days from receipt to return or exchange anything that isn't marked Final Sale. Items need to be in new condition. Exchanges ship free, with no minimum order required. Returns are refunded minus a $5 shipping fee (once per shipment, not per item). We don’t ever charge restocking fees.
Is your jewelry hypoallergenic?
Most of our pieces are hypoallergenic, but not all. You can filter to only show hypoallergenic pieces when browsing, and you will also see an icon on all pieces certified hypoallergenic and nickel-free by their makers.
Can I track my order?
Yes — as soon as your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number by email so you can follow it the whole way to your door.
What makes your jewelry different?
Honestly? Most of it comes down to Amanda. Every maker on this site has been personally researched and verified — she checks that pieces are genuinely handmade, by the person who claims to have made them, using the materials listed. These are small-batch pieces in sterling silver, gold-filled, and genuine gemstones, mostly made in the USA. They aren’t factory pieces, aren’t from resellers, and are not the same thing you'd find on a hundred other sites. When something sells out here, it often stays sold out.
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