Pinnate Square Earrings
- Nature's oldest vein pattern, captured in fused glass and a clean square frame.
- Sterling silver setting and ear wires — hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
- ⅞ inch including ear wire — close, compact, quietly luminous.
Pick up a leaf — any leaf — and hold it to the light. Watch how the veins branch outward from the central stem in mirrored pairs, each one thinner than the last, each one reaching for the edge. Botanists call this pattern pinnate, from the Latin for feather. It is one of nature's oldest engineering drawings, a blueprint for distributing water and light across the widest possible surface. It appears in ferns, in ash trees, in the fossilized impressions of plants that predate the dinosaurs.
Momo Glassworks, a woman-owned studio in Northampton, Massachusetts, works in fused glass — a medium that requires building color and pattern before the kiln does its irreversible work. There is no glazing after the fact, no painted detail. Every line and hue must be laid in beforehand, then surrendered to heat. What emerges is something that holds light differently than any other material: not reflecting it, not absorbing it, but seeming to contain it. The pinnate pattern here is rendered in this way — vein by vein, layer by layer — and then set into a clean square frame that gives all that organic movement a geometric home.
Structure and wildness, holding each other in place.
Each earring is fused glass set in sterling silver, with sterling silver ear wires that are hypoallergenic and nickel-free. At seven-eighths of an inch including the ear wire, they sit close and compact — the kind of earring you reach up and touch because the surface catches you off guard. At just 2 grams per earring, they are extraordinarily light, designed for wearing all day without a second thought.
Handcrafted by Momo Glassworks.
Specifications
- Material: Fused Glass
- Metal: Argentium
- Length: 7/8 inches including earwire
- Weight: 2 g
- Made in Northampton, Massachusetts
- 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 HELD IN GLASS
Fused glass is built before it is fired — every color, every line committed before the kiln seals it permanently. Momo Glassworks has turned this exacting process into a medium for translating botanical patterns into wearable form.
Pinnate leaf pattern — one of nature's most ancient and elegant structures
Fused glass technique requiring each detail to be laid in before firing
Sterling silver and just 2 grams per earring — effortless all-day wear
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Pinnate Square 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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