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Incorknito Designs

Early Bird Catches the Worm Earrings | Blue Tit and Worm

Early Bird Catches the Worm Earrings | Blue Tit and Worm

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Fun, meaningful, and completely unique — this mismatched pair of hand-painted cork earrings brings the beloved idiom “the early bird catches the worm” to life. One earring features a charming blue tit bird in vibrant hand-painted detail, while the other playfully depicts a little worm — together creating a whimsical story you can wear.

Part of our Birds of a Feather collection, each pair is handmade in Suffolk, UK from sustainable cork and painted by hand, ensuring every pair is a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.

Materials

Our cork leather is made from the bark of cork oak trees, which naturally regenerates after harvesting without harming the tree. This makes cork a renewable, eco-friendly material that's both beautiful and sustainable.

  • Made from sustainable cork leather — lightweight and environmentally friendly
  • Gold flecked cork adds an eye-catching element of warmth, colour and shimmer
  • Hypoallergenic stainless steel findings, suitable for sensitive ears — lead and nickel free

Details

  • Handmade in Suffolk, UK
  • Double-sided design for a full 3D effect
  • Mismatched pair — blue tit on one ear, worm on the other
  • Hand-painted blue tit featuring a vivid blue crown and wings, soft yellow breast and white cheeks with a fine black eye stripe
  • Hand-painted worm in soft natural tones with segmented body detailing and a cheerful expression
  • Lightweight for comfortable all-day wear
  • Available as hooks or hoops style fastenings in gold or silver

Every Pair is Unique

Natural variations in the cork, gold flecks, and handpainted details mean your pair will have its own individual character. No two pairs are ever exactly alike.

Size

  • Bird approx. 25mm height x 26mm width (charm dimensions only, excluding findings)
  • Worm approx. 23mm height x 18mm width (charm dimensions only, excluding findings)

Care

Each pair is sealed to help protect the artwork and extend its lifespan. To keep your earrings looking their best, please refer to the earring care and storage FAQs at the bottom of the page. We recommend avoiding contact with water!

The Perfect Eco-Friendly Gift

These handmade blue tit and worm earrings make a delightful gift for garden bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a playful, story-inspired design — one of the UK's most recognisable and beloved garden birds, captured in wearable art.

Complete your gift with an optional eco-friendly gift bag, available as an add-on for £1.50 through our separate gift packaging listing. A beautiful way to present our jewellery for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, or special occasions.

Packaging & Returns

All our earrings are enclosed in eco-friendly transparent starch bags to protect earrings during transit. For hygiene reasons, all earrings are supplied with a tamper seal. Returns cannot be accepted if this seal has been broken, removed, or tampered with. This does not affect your statutory rights. Please see our refund policy for full details.

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