
Announcement
**5% of sales (in 2021) donated to No Kid Hungry**
Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited folks! FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed. Orders of $35+ also get free (USA) shipping. If you are local, I offer free delivery. Contact me for coupon code.
At Avian Designs, I use up-cycled materials (thrifted leather jackets, soda & beer cans, and decorative tins) to create unique handmade eco-friendly bohemian jewelry!
So what does up-cycled mean anyway? It means taking something old and repurposing it to make something new! All of the leather/suede I use comes from jackets, pants, etc., mostly found at thrift stores. All of the aluminum comes from collected soda/water/beer cans and the tin from thrifted decorative tins. The feathers come from my beloved backyard chickens and are collected after they naturally fall off the birds on their own (a process known as molting) -- hence being cruelty-free.
Avian Designs' leather earrings double as diffuser jewelry. Simply add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of your up-cycled leather earrings and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy all day long!
I compost and/or recycle scraps as much as possible and primarily reuse shipping materials (which is why your padded mailer probably came from Amazon originally). Also, my earring backing cards are made from cereal boxes.
***Be sure to FOLLOW Avian Designs on INSTAGRAM: @aviandesignsbyamy***
Wholesale opportunities available. Please contact me for details.
Announcement
**5% of sales (in 2021) donated to No Kid Hungry**
Welcome to Avian Designs -- eco-friendly, up-cycled jewelry for free-spirited folks! FREE SHIPPING (USA only) on select pairs of Avian Designs earrings! No coupon code needed. Orders of $35+ also get free (USA) shipping. If you are local, I offer free delivery. Contact me for coupon code.
At Avian Designs, I use up-cycled materials (thrifted leather jackets, soda & beer cans, and decorative tins) to create unique handmade eco-friendly bohemian jewelry!
So what does up-cycled mean anyway? It means taking something old and repurposing it to make something new! All of the leather/suede I use comes from jackets, pants, etc., mostly found at thrift stores. All of the aluminum comes from collected soda/water/beer cans and the tin from thrifted decorative tins. The feathers come from my beloved backyard chickens and are collected after they naturally fall off the birds on their own (a process known as molting) -- hence being cruelty-free.
Avian Designs' leather earrings double as diffuser jewelry. Simply add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of your up-cycled leather earrings and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy all day long!
I compost and/or recycle scraps as much as possible and primarily reuse shipping materials (which is why your padded mailer probably came from Amazon originally). Also, my earring backing cards are made from cereal boxes.
***Be sure to FOLLOW Avian Designs on INSTAGRAM: @aviandesignsbyamy***
Wholesale opportunities available. Please contact me for details.
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vdotw on Feb 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love these earrings and the retro style. It's a huge bonus that they're made from recycled materials. Just the right length, too!
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Amita on Feb 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAvian Designs make my favorite earrings. I love that they are up-cycled! The artist has done a great job making them, and I get compliments on them all the time. I now own 6 pairs in various colors and sizes and have gifted my 14 year old twin nieces a couple as well. I'll be getting more I'm sure!
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sandy on Dec 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsi love my turquoise suede feathers! they are hands down my favorite earrings. i love that they are upcycled and made by someone in my community! i bought some for myself and a couple of friends last christmas, but this year, AVIANDESIGNS FOR ALL! :) Thanks, Amy!
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Lynsey on Nov 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are even cuter than in the pictures! I was worried I wouldn’t like them as well in yellow gold but since it’s all I wear I took a chance and they are perfect! I get compliments on them every time I wear them—they are subtle enough to wear for everyday but when people look, they are detailed enough to make a bold statement. The perfect RBG swag!!! Rest in power!
Super fast shipping and adorable packaging—I’ll be buying for Christmas gifts for sure—thank you!!! -
carebear99 on Nov 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are ADORABLE!! I love wearing them and receive so many compliments on them!!
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bkbubble on Oct 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful earrings! This is my second pair from this seller. The leather is awesome - I get so many compliments. They are big - so make sure to pay attention to the size!
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Melissa on Oct 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove! Quick shipping. Will wear when I vote. I love how subtle the statement is but yet I can represent RBG. Love the quality
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Linda on Oct 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsRBG earrings are definitely a statement. Whisper light so you don't even know you're wearing them except for the compliments you get!!!
Packaged well and shipped on time. Arrived intact and no damage. -
cquinonez on Oct 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLovely, lightweight, well-made, speedy delivery, and excellent communication And customer service! #RBG
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About AvianDesigns
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I'm Amy, the artist and designer behind Avian Designs, wearing a pair of my upcycled leather earrings.
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My aluminum can earrings come from soda & beer cans, like this Monster Energy drink. Edges are filed smooth for safety.
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Earrings are carefully packaged and come tied up with a bow.
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Here are some of my chickens having a treat in the yard. I collect their feathers once they've fallen out naturally.
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Add a drop of your favorite essential oil to the back of our upcycled leather earrings and they become mini diffusers!
My name is Amy and I live with my family in beautiful Colorado. My store name -- Avian Designs -- comes from a combination of my children's names and, of course, the word avian also means "relating to birds."
My shop is all about up-cycling -- using materials from an old item to make something completely new!
We have several backyard chickens that I affectionately refer to as "my girls" from whom I gather most of the feathers for my jewelry. I wait until the feathers molt (fall out naturally) and then collect them.
In addition to working with feathers, I also enjoy creating up-cycled jewelry from leather and suede clothing that I find in thrift shops, as well as soda and beer cans that friends from around the country save and give to me.
I love art and creating and enjoy putting together unique earrings.
If you have an idea for some earrings, but don't see them listed, please contact me. I'd be happy to talk with you about creating custom earrings just for you!
Let's keep in touch!
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/AvianDesignsByAmy
Instagram: instagram.com/aviandesignsbyamy/
Contact me at: info AT aviandesigns DOT com
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Amy
Owner, Creator
I live in Colorado with my husband, two children, three dogs & several chickens. I've always enjoyed being creative & I especially love making earrings with upcycled materials. I also enjoy family time, gardening, walking, photography & nature.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Care instructions
LEATHER: To keep your leather earrings looking their best, please do not wear them in the shower or while swimming.
FEATHERS: The feathers are natural and somewhat fragile, so please use care when handling them to keep them looking their best. Treat them gently and please do NOT wear them in the shower or while swimming.
If they become ruffled, simply smooth them out between your fingers.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All earrings are carefully wrapped in brown kraft paper, tied with yarn and sent either in a padded envelope or small cardboard box. Please consider reusing or recycling your box and packing materials. Thank you!
Wholesale availability
Many of my earrings are available for wholesale orders. Please contact me for details.
Custom and personalized orders
I accept custom orders. If you have an idea in mind, please contact me and we can see if it is a possibility. Also, if you see a pair of leather earrings that you like, but would prefer them in a different color, let me know. Chances are that I can do that. I look forward to working with you to create something amazing! Thank you.