Sunset Reverie Earrings
- Layered sunset palette — giclée-printed stainless steel with genuine depth.
- Copper ear wire, hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
- 2¼ inch drop — long enough to catch the light, light enough to forget you're wearing them.
Some sunsets you watch. Others you feel — the ones that slow your breathing and make you forget, for a few suspended seconds, what you were worried about. The sky doesn't just change color. It stages a dissolution, melting gold into apricot into rose into something that doesn't have a name yet, something between violet and the last warm thought before sleep.
Reverie is the right word for it. Not a dream, exactly — a reverie is softer than that, more voluntary. You choose to stay in it. The Romantics painted this hour obsessively, chasing what Turner called the "colour beginning where the outline ends." Monet returned to it across decades of haystacks and cathedrals, convinced that this particular light could never be fully captured, only pursued. It is the moment when the world stops being defined by edges and starts being defined by warmth.
Illustrated Light and DC Designs built these earrings the same way a sunset builds itself — in layers. Multiple pieces of stainless steel are giclée-printed with rich, fine-art color and stacked to create genuine optical depth, so the warm tones seem to radiate from somewhere inside the piece rather than sitting on its surface. A copper ear wire crowns each earring with a warmth that echoes the palette below, aging gracefully and picking up the golden-hour glow the design already carries. At 2¼ inches from the top of the ear wire and just 2 grams per pair, they are remarkably light — the kind of earring you put on in the morning and reach up to touch hours later, surprised to find still there. The ear wires are hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
Handcrafted in Fort Collins, Colorado by Illustrated Light & DC Designs.
Specifications
- Material: Metal
- Metal: Copper, Stainless Steel
- Length: 2 1/4 inches, including the ear wire
- Weight: 2 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.
GOLDEN HOUR, HELD
Giclée printing — the same fine-art reproduction process used in museum galleries — allows color this layered and luminous to live on stainless steel. Illustrated Light and DC Designs use it to turn fleeting atmospheric moments into something you can carry with you.
Inspired by the dissolving warmth of a sunset at its most painterly
Layered stainless steel with giclée-printed fine-art color
Just 2 grams per earring — weightless enough for all-day wear
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Sunset Reverie 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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