Kookaburra Drop Earrings — Australian wildlife jewellery handcrafted from recycled plastic. Featuring surgical steel findings and a double-sided print, they are featherlight enough for everyday wear. The laugh of the kookaburra is one of those sounds that stops you — not because it startles, but because it belongs so completely to this place. It is the sound of the Australian bush at dawn, at dusk, and at every unhurried moment in between. These earrings carry that same sense of belonging: grounded, characterful, and unmistakably of this country. The laughing kookaburra is found across eastern and south-western Australia, a kingfisher that long ago traded water for woodland and never looked back. It perches high and watches patiently, reading the landscape below with a stillness that belies its boisterous reputation. A skilled hunter and a devoted family bird, it raises its young in cooperative groups — a reminder that the most resilient communities are built on shared effort and mutual care. In many traditions, the kookaburra speaks to joy and perspective — the ability to find lightness even in the serious business of living. Its laugh is not mockery; it is an invitation to not take the world too heavily. To wear one is to carry that reminder close. These earrings began as an original illustration drawn in a home studio, carefully translated into a pair of drops made right here in Australia. The innovative double-sided print means the kookaburra’s distinctive silhouette is fully visible from both front and back — rich in detail, worth a second look wherever you go. Why You’ll Love Them Nature-inspired design celebrating an iconic Australian species Double-sided print — design fully visible from front and back Featherlight construction — comfortable from morning to evening Surgical steel findings — suited to sensitive ears Crafted from recycled plastics — worn with a clear conscience A considered gift for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and collectors of the quietly extraordinary Specifications Size: 45 × 20mm Findings: Surgical steel hooks Material: Recycled plastic Origin: Made in Australia Care Keep in a dry pouch or jewellery box, away from prolonged sunlight. Store flat or hang to preserve the print quality. Remove before water, fragrance, or skincare contact. A gentle wipe with a soft dry cloth will keep the colour true. Delivery Dispatched Australia-wide in protective packaging, so your order arrives exactly as it should. Full delivery timeframes and options are available on our shipping page. Our Promise At The Gem Centre, every piece earns its place — selected for quality, character, and the kind of detail that rewards a closer look.