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Jet Black Vintage Glass Fairy Wing Earrings

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Dark as a winter night and light as a breath, these glass earrings catch the light with the quiet drama of a raven's wing. The jet-black glass panels are shaped into sweeping fairy wings, framed in stainless steel, a pair that suits a dressed-up evening as naturally as a everyday look.

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What it is

The Fairies design from the Nymph Aurora range, in stainless steel and glass. Jet black is the colour of the glass, inspired by the Lampades, spirits of the underworld.

Why people choose it

  • Fairy wings Sweeping wings of black glass.
  • 2 g the pair Almost weightless on the ear.
  • Stainless steel Holds the glass.

Care: Take earrings off for the bath, the shower and the sea. Keep perfume and oils away from metal and resin. Store each pair apart, so they do not scratch.

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Design and materials

The wings are formed from deep black glass, which shifts subtly in different light, sometimes flat and matte, sometimes with a faint glassy depth. The setting and findings are stainless steel, a practical choice that resists tarnish and sits comfortably against most skin.

  • The black glass reads as pure jet in low light, then catches a glassy sheen when the light hits at an angle.
  • The wing silhouette is delicate and graphic at once, recognisable from across a room, refined up close.
  • Stainless steel findings mean no greening, no tarnish, and a finish that holds over time.
  • At 2 g the pair, they sit almost weightlessly on the ear, easy to wear through a long evening.
  • Part of the Nymph Aurora Glass Earrings range, designed around the interplay of light and dark in glass.
Wearing them

The wing shape works well with hair worn up, where the silhouette can be seen clearly against the neck. They suit dark palettes, deep greens, blacks, burgundy, but also read as a quiet contrast against pale or neutral tones. Pair them with simple silver or steel pieces to let the glass do the work.

In context

The Lampades of Greek myth were torch-bearing spirits of the underworld, companions to Hecate, associated with the hidden and the liminal, the threshold between the known and the unknown. The fairy wing form draws on a longer tradition of winged motifs in jewellery, from Victorian mourning pieces set with jet to Art Nouveau's fascination with insects and flight. Black glass has been used as a jet substitute since the nineteenth century, prized for the same depth and quiet lustre as the natural mineral.

Care

Stainless steel needs very little attention, wipe with a soft dry cloth if needed. Glass is resilient but can chip on hard surfaces, so store the earrings separately or wrapped when not worn. Keep away from perfume and hairspray, which can dull the finish over time.

Size and details

The pair weighs 2 g in total, making them among the lightest earrings to wear all day. Materials: black glass and stainless steel. Sold as a pair.

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Common questions

Are these suitable for sensitive ears?
The findings are stainless steel, which is generally well-tolerated by most people, including those who react to plated or alloy metals. Individual sensitivities vary, so if you have a known metal allergy, check with your GP before wearing.
Will the glass chip or break easily?
Glass is durable in normal wear but can chip if knocked sharply against a hard surface. Handle with a little care and store them separately, they'll last well.