Olive Branch earring

Material: sterling silver (925) or 24K gold-plated sterling silver, glass pearl
Type: stud earring — sold individually
Finish: oxidised sterling silver or 24K gold-plated
Handcrafted: forged and carved by hand
Note: add two to your cart for a pair
Eco: sustainably produced · 1 tree planted per order · Find out more

The Olive Branch Earring by Macabre Gadgets is a handcrafted stud in sterling silver or 24K gold-plated silver — a single olive branch with detailed leaves and a glass pearl, worn close to the face like a fragment of an ancient grove.

The design mirrors the pendant and ring from the same family: the same gnarled branch, the same prickly leaves in sharp relief, the same glass pearl hanging like a ripe olive. At earring scale, the piece becomes more intimate — a quiet detail rather than a statement, noticed up close rather than across a room.

The olive branch has been sacred in Greece since before the Olympian gods were named. The goddess Athena offered the olive tree to Athens — a symbol not of power, but of endurance, nourishment, and peace. Olympic victors were crowned with olive, and a carried branch signified the end of conflict. A daily reminder of the beauty found in quiet harmony.

Part of THEA — a line of mythological and sculptural jewelry inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman art. Pairs naturally with the Olive Branch pendant and Olive Branch ring.

Fully handcrafted using natural materials. Not printed or automatically produced. Every step of the production process is environmentally responsible. Glass pearls used — no animal materials.