Silver crinoid fossil stud earrings
Silver Crinoid Fossil Stud Earrings – Choose Round (5mm) or Pentagonal (6mm) | Handmade in silver from real St. Cuthbert’s beads found on Holy Island
Carry a piece of ancient coastline with these handcrafted silver crinoid fossil stud earrings, available in two beautifully detailed variants. Each pair is made using fine silver clay and moulds taken directly from real St. Cuthbert’s bead fossils discovered by the maker on beaches by Holy Island (Lindisfarne). After firing, the clay becomes solid .999 fine silver, preserving every natural marking of the original fossil.
Choose Your Style:
✨ 5mm Round Crinoid Studs
Delicate and understated, these tiny round studs feature a faint central star imprint, the natural hallmark of the crinoid fossil. Perfect for minimalists or for everyday wear.
✨ 6mm Pentagonal Crinoid Studs
Slightly larger with a distinctive five-sided shape, these studs capture the bold geometry and tiny surface details of the original fossil. Ideal for those who love unique, nature-inspired jewellery.
Each pair is lightweight, comfortable, and rich with meaning beautiful little fragments of natural history transformed into wearable art.
What Are St. Cuthbert’s Beads?
St. Cuthbert’s beads, also known as Cuddy beads, are ancient fossil segments from marine creatures called crinoids. Their star-shaped patterns and circular or pentagonal forms have washed up on Holy Island’s shores for centuries. Rooted in local folklore and tied to the island’s patron saint, these fossils were traditionally kept as protective charms or threaded into jewellery.
Today, they remain treasured symbols of coastal heritage, geology, and the timeless beauty of the natural world.
The star studs are 5mm in diameter and the pentagonal ones, 6mm.
Packaging
Necklaces, bracelets and earrings will come on a display card within a hand stamped Cowrie Craft cotton bag with care instructions. Rings and hoop earrings will come in a pillow box in a hand stamped Cowrie Craft cotton bag with care instructions.
If you would prefer the jewellery in a recycled card gift box, please choose this option at checkout.
The box or bag is then wrapped in recycled tissue and sent in a reycled card postal box. See photo for packaging.
Jewellery Care
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Remove before showering or swimming.
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Store in a sealed bag or box to avoid the silver tarnishing.
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Avoid contact with harsh chemicals.
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Clean regularly with a polishing cloth.
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If you prefer the sea glass to look less frosted, dab a drop of coconut or baby oil onto the surface.
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Size
The star studs are 5mm in diameter and the pentagonal ones, 6mm.