Kyoto Window Earrings
- Lattice geometry inspired by traditional Japanese screen design.
- Giclée-printed stainless steel with a warm copper border.
- 2 inch drop — graceful and linear, barely 3 grams per earring.
There is a particular kind of light in Kyoto that exists nowhere else. It comes through shoji screens and latticed wooden frames, diffused and softened until it feels less like illumination and more like atmosphere — a quiet glow that turns every room into a meditation. The Japanese understood centuries ago that a window isn't just an opening. It's a composition.
That design philosophy — where geometry serves stillness, where pattern exists not to dazzle but to calm — shaped everything from the sliding screens of Katsura Imperial Villa to the tea houses of Uji. Each lattice was a study in restraint: repeating forms that drew the eye inward rather than outward, transforming sunlight into something almost textile. It's an aesthetic tradition that prizes the space between things as much as the things themselves, and it has quietly influenced modernist architecture and decorative arts across the world for more than a century.
These earrings carry that sensibility.
Designed by DC Designs and produced by Illustrated Light in Fort Collins, Colorado, each piece layers giclée-printed imagery over stainless steel, framed by a warm copper border that echoes the aged wood of traditional Japanese screens. The lattice patterning feels architectural — structured yet airy, graphic yet serene. At 2 inches from the top of the ear wire to the tip, they have a graceful linear presence without any heaviness, weighing just 3 grams per earring. The ear wires are hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
Handcrafted by Illustrated Light & DC Designs.
Specifications
- Material: Metal
- Metal: Copper, Stainless Steel
- Length: 2 Inches, including the ear wire
- Weight: 3 g
- Made in Fort Collins, Colorado
- 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.
LIGHT THROUGH LATTICE
Japanese shoji and lattice screens turned window design into a contemplative art form, filtering light through geometry to create atmosphere. These earrings distill that centuries-old tradition into something you can wear.
Rooted in the aesthetic restraint of Japanese architectural screens
Giclée printing on layered stainless steel and copper
Hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and light enough for all-day wear
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Kyoto Window 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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