Wing hoop earrings

Gorgeous hoop earrings modeled on a crow in flight. Elegant, fluid lines create a distinctive pair of organic hoop earrings. The abstract open-worked design is executed in solid 14 karat yellow gold. Luxurious gold hoops that are perfect for every day wear.

For these hoop earrings, Nicole was inspired by crows taking off from the Sandymount Strand (Dublin) and soaring playfully on the updraft on hot summer days. The Wing ring and matching earrings represent the courage to follow your heart and the incredible feeling of freedom it brings.

Dimensions: 15mm (W) x 22mm (H)
Earring fitting: Stud fitting with scroll

If you'd like to know more about the design process, please read on...

The earrings (and matching ring) carry special significance for Nicole. As a young person she had come to believe that she wasn't good at art. Although she enjoyed the process and was generally quite happy with her artwork, somehow her creative endeavours were never quite what her teachers had in mind.

Years later, when she started her journey into jewellery, the study of crows was part of research for a drawing class she took to remedy the situation. The resulting ring design - admittedly very rough - again fell short of expectations at jewellery school.

But over the years, she kept coming back to her brass prototype and enjoyed wearing it. A recent change in personal circumstances was the catalyst for Nicole to finally break free of other's opinions and follow her instincts - finding her wings, so to speak.

Going back to the drawing board, she stubbornly stuck to her ideas and refined the design. Refusing to compromise on materials, the result is a surprisingly hefty ring. The matching hoop earrings were the next challenge and a great opportunity for learning, as she had to reduce the size of the design and thickness of the metal to reach a comfortable weight. She is grateful for the positive support she received from her peers in achieving this - it is wonderful to be surrounded by encouraging professionals.

For Nicole, the Wing ring and matching earrings represent the courage to follow your heart and the incredible feeling of freedom it brings. Nicole is delighted to see the pieces strike a chord with her customers. She encourages you to customize the finish and even set it with a few gems to make the ring just as special to you.