Hummingbird Earrings (Kaleidescope)
- Crystal mosaic hummingbird — hand-inlaid in a centuries-old Guadalajara tradition.
- Sterling silver setting with hypoallergenic ear wires.
- 1½ inch drop — light and flickering, the way a hummingbird should be.
There's a reason nearly every Mesoamerican culture gave the hummingbird its own mythology. The Aztecs believed the god Huitzilopochtli took the form of one — a creature so fast and so impossibly vivid it could only be divine. The Maya saw them as messengers between worlds. And if you've ever watched one hover in real light, you understand why. Nothing that small should hold that much color.
Guadalajara has been a center of Mexican jewelry craft for centuries, a city where lapidary skill and mosaic inlay traditions trace back to pre-Columbian artisans who set turquoise and obsidian into sacred objects with a precision that still astonishes. Mosaico Jewels works in that lineage, hand-setting tiny crystals into sterling silver frames to build images the way a mosaic artist builds a wall — fragment by fragment, color by color, until the whole thing shimmers with a coherence that feels almost biological. The kaleidoscope palette here isn't decorative whimsy. It's faithful to the bird itself, which refracts light across its feathers in exactly this way: green bleeding into violet bleeding into fire.
A hummingbird you can actually keep still long enough to study.
Each earring is set in sterling silver and hand-inlaid with individual crystals that catch and scatter light as you move. At 1½ inches including the ear wire and just 3 grams per pair, they have the kind of delicate, flickering presence that feels true to their subject — there, alive, weightless. The ear wires are hypoallergenic, and the sterling silver construction means these are built to last well beyond the season.
Handcrafted by Mosaico Jewels in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Specifications
- Material: Crystal
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Length: 1 1/2 inches, including the ear wire
- Weight: 3 g
- Made in Guadalajara, Mexico
- 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.
FRAGMENT AND FLIGHT
Mosaic inlay is one of the oldest decorative arts in the Americas, practiced in Mesoamerica long before European contact. Mosaico Jewels continues that tradition in Guadalajara, hand-setting individual crystals into sterling silver with extraordinary precision.
Rooted in centuries of Mexican mosaic and lapidary craft
Each crystal individually hand-set into a sterling silver frame
Just 3 grams per pair — genuine all-day wearability
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Hummingbird Earrings (Kaleidescope)? 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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