Summer's Echo Earrings
- Late-summer warmth captured in layered, giclée-printed stainless steel.
- Copper ear wire with a warm, burnished finish — hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
- 1⅜ inch drop including ear wire — effortless and featherlight at just 1 gram.
There's a moment in late August when the light changes. Not dramatically — not the way it does at sunset — but quietly, in the middle of an ordinary afternoon. The gold gets softer. The shadows stretch a half-inch longer. And everything you look at seems to carry the memory of the whole season in it, like the warmth is already turning into something you'll miss.
That particular quality of light — the kind that makes a field of wildflowers look like a watercolor of itself — is what painters have chased for centuries. The Impressionists built entire careers around it, trying to capture not the thing itself but the feeling of light passing through the thing. Monet's late summer haystacks. Renoir's sun-dappled gardens. The understanding that color is never fixed, that it lives and shifts and remembers.
Illustrated Light and DC Designs have built these earrings from that same instinct. Using giclée printing on layered stainless steel, they render color with a richness and subtlety that feels genuinely painterly — warm golds dissolving into soft greens, each layer adding depth the way glazes build on canvas. The round copper ear wire crowns the composition with a warm, burnished tone that ties the whole palette together. At just 1 gram per earring and 1⅜ inches including the ear wire, these are astonishingly light — the kind of piece you put on in the morning and forget about until someone asks where you found them. Ear wires are hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
Handcrafted in Fort Collins, Colorado by Illustrated Light and DC Designs.
Specifications
- Material: Metal
- Metal: Copper, Stainless Steel
- Length: 1 3/8 inches, including the ear wire
- Weight: 1 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 REMEMBERED
Giclée printing on layered stainless steel allows for the kind of tonal complexity that flat metal never achieves. Illustrated Light and DC Designs use the process to build color the way painters build color — one transparent layer at a time.
Inspired by the shifting, golden quality of late-summer light
Fine art giclée process on layered stainless steel
Virtually weightless at 1 gram — designed for effortless, all-day wear
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Summer's Echo 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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