Jet Black Vintage Glass Fairy Wing Earrings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A good choice for someone drawn to dark aesthetics, mythology, or statement jewellery that doesn't shout. They suit a birthday, a winter celebration, or simply a gift for someone who wears black well.