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Ascending Bird Ear Climber
A bird climbing the ear. The climber is built on 92.5 sterling silver with 22k gold plating, anchored by a post at the lobe and a hidden hook higher up, so the full 2.5" length sits weightless and secure, as if mid-flight.
The silhouette does the work: no stones, no color, just gold line and lift. Hand-finished, so the surface carries the faint marks of its making. For the ear that wants one architectural thing and nothing else.
- The Motif
- A stylized Bird in Flight, representing perspective and the courage to rise.
- The Mechanics
- A "Suspender" style design.
- The Anchor
- The sharpened lower post threads through your standard lobe piercing.
- The Climber
- The body of the bird spans the length of the ear cartilage.
- The Secure Loop
- A hidden upper wire hooks comfortably over the top of the ear (helix) to distribute the weight and keep the bird upright.
- Material
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base (hypoallergenic and durable).
- Plating
- Coated in 22k Gold for a rich, warm finish.
- Dimensions
- Full Length: Approx 2.5" (Designed to trace the natural ear shape).
- Weight
- 0.3 oz (Engineered for balance; the top hook ensures it doesn't drag on the lobe).
- Sold As
- Single or Pair (Wear one as a statement asymmetric look, or a pair for full drama).
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days by FedEx Ground. Most U.S. orders arrive 3 to 7 business days after you order. Your tracking follows the moment it leaves us. Should it ever need to come home, you have 30 days from delivery.
The story
In ancient folklore, birds were believed to be messengers of the divine, whispering secrets of the future to those who would listen.
Master Jeweler Ratan brings this legend to life with a feat of engineering. A standard earring hangs passive and heavy. This bird is active it climbs.
To achieve this "anti-gravity" effect, Ratan hand-forges the silver into a specific curve that mimics the human ear. The balance must be exact: if the bird is too heavy, it falls forward; if the wire is too stiff, it pinches.
It takes 3 days of shaping and balancing to create a bird that feels weightless. When you wear it, it sits right against your ear a constant reminder to listen to your own intuition.
Don't just wear jewelry. Let it speak to you.
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Gullye finds its soul in the forgotten lanes, where quiet hands shape beauty that the world often overlooks. We bring these stories forward not as relics of the past, but as living treasures meant to be cherished.
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Ascending Bird Ear Climber
A bird climbing the ear. The climber is built on 92.5 sterling silver with 22k gold plating, anchored by a post at the lobe and a hidden hook higher up, so the full 2.5" length sits weightless and secure, as if mid-flight.
The silhouette does the work: no stones, no color, just gold line and lift. Hand-finished, so the surface carries the faint marks of its making. For the ear that wants one architectural thing and nothing else.
Gullye makes sculptural pieces by hand, in small editions, with master artisans in Jaipur.
The specification
This piece creates a tension fit. Adjust gently. The Sterling Silver core allows for slight molding to your unique ear shape, but avoid bending the top hook repeatedly. Slide it on from the top down. Keep away from water to protect the gold plating. Store in the Gullye dust bag.
In confidence
Is each piece handmade? Yes. Every piece is made and finished by hand, so slight variations occur — they are part of its character.
What if it is not right? Returns are easy within 30 days, no questions asked.
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