Swallow Hoop Earrings

The swallow always finds its way home. For centuries, people have worn it as a sign of safe journeys, good fortune and happy returns.

In these earrings, the swallow becomes part of a circle. A fine gold wire sweeps around and flows straight into a smooth, polished bird whose wings are lifted and whose forked tail trails behind. The line is simple and fluid, closer to a drawing in gold than a literal bird, so the shape reads as both a swallow and an abstract curve.

The wire threads gently through the ear, which makes the hoops light and easy to wear. They’re bold enough to stand on their own with your hair up, and they look good with the swallow brooches and pins in ADORN.

Part of ADORN, our collection of wearable art within the Everyday Art Collection.

Details

• Gold-tone metal with a high-polish finish
• Threader hoop for pierced ears
• size: 3 cm