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To create earrings, choose feathers with similar hues and use a loop of wire to join them. This may be difficult as no two feathers will ever look exactly the same!
Sterling silver is an exquisite choice for feather-inspired jewelry designs that provide the delicate elements with the glamor and shine they need for shining bright. Sending a message of love to someone special with these beautiful accessories could also convey a subtle message about respect and love - think of sending someone your special feather-inspired piece of jewelry to show your appreciation of your admiration and love!
Native American tribes revered feathers as sacred symbols of connections to spirit world, especially eagle feathers which were seen as a representation of heavens and sky and owl feathers symbolized wisdom and protection - which frequently appeared in ceremonial wear, headpieces and jewelry pieces. Feathers were even used in the past as an Egyptian symbol of Ma'at (the goddess of justice and truth).
Feather earrings provide us with the faith we need to conquer challenges and explore new possibilities. In a way, they remind us to birds, and awakening spiritually feathers help us keep faith in ourselves and stay positive. Also, a glimpse of one in the air can give confidence that a friend has been communicating or giving direction from above. Seeing an unassuming feather could mean that someone is from the other side!
Native American culture holds feathers as symbols of land, sky and power. Wearing feather jewelry acknowledges their sacrifice, and shows reverence for nature and our influence on them. Furthermore, feather accessories make a subtle environmentalist statement by upcycling animal remains into wearable art pieces that people can wear.
Oversized feather earrings are also an increasingly popular fashion. The bold designs allow you to show off your personality, from casual to formal attire easily. The 1990s had a major influence on jewelry styles with many pop/punk rock inspired earrings appearing at the time.
Native American jewelry has an enormous effect on the fashion. In the Navajo and Hopi tribes have Eagle feathers as a symbol of strength and wisdom, and there are gorgeous silver feather earrings from award-winning artist from the Arizona as well as New Mexico tribes.
To make a feather earring start by putting together the feathers in neat bundles. Make use of chain nose pliers wrap one wire end around each bundle and then cut off any excess. Repeat this process for both ends of the wire until your feather earrings are complete!
Start with wrapping the headpin using the crimp beads and a jump ring to ensure it's secured. Then, you can attach the jump ring to the earrings hook and that's it! It is possible to add accessories or beads for more style; high-quality crimp beads like rhinestone-style crimp beads make sure that the piece.
Each earring is handmade using natural feather quills that are distinctive. Once selected, these feathers are hand sorted and then discarded. They are then put in a glue to keep them from breaking, and then wrapped in tarnish-resistant gold or silver wires to create stunning styles that pop from the crowd. The result? A stunning piece that makes you the centre of attention!
This look has been popular, and remains a necessity for women who appreciate strong statement pieces. Before purchasing, be sure to compare the various styles and prices. more expensive prices can not always mean more value for budget! Additionally, always be wary of the quality.