About Us
Colourful and stylish jewellery and homewares to brighten your world whilst helping to reduce waste.
The Hummingbird Archives is a Sheffield based jewellery brand who create colourful, eye catching and uplifting pieces from leather offcuts. Utilising geometric shapes and bold colours to create fun and striking pieces.
Taking inspiration from retro colour palettes, interior design and nature the pieces can be worn as a statement item or as part of a maximalist look. Some of the designs are very bright and bold and others more minimal. My jewellery appeals to a wide range of people with different styles and tastes who are united by a love of colour and fun.
The pieces are really lightweight and comfortable to wear yet also strong and long lasting. All the metal hooks, chains and fastenings are stainless steel so they do not irritate and are good for people with allergies. The leathers used are off cuts which not only reduces waste but also means there is a limited amount of each colour. This keeps things fresh and exciting as I make in small batches and means some pieces are unique. Custom colour-ways and bespoke pieces are also available.
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There will often be one off pieces for sale but if you would like to have a chat about having a bespoke piece designed then please do get in touch.
Independent Jewellery Designer
The Hummingbird Archives is a Sheffield based jewellery brand who create colourful, eye catching and uplifting pieces from leather offcuts. Utilising geometric shapes and bold colours to create fun and striking pieces.
Taking inspiration from retro colour palettes, interior design and nature the pieces can be worn as a statement item or as part of a maximalist look. Some of the designs are very bright and bold and others more minimal. The products appeal to a wide range of people with different styles and tastes who are united by a love of colour and fun.
The pieces are really lightweight and comfortable to wear yet also strong and long lasting. All the metal hooks, chains and fastenings are stainless steel so they do not irritate and are good for people with allergies. The leathers used are off cuts which not only reduces waste but also means there is a limited amount of each colour. This keeps things fresh and exciting as the products are made in small batches and means some pieces are unique. Custom colour-ways and bespoke pieces are also available.
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There will often be one off pieces for sale but if you would like to have a chat about having a bespoke piece designed then please do get in touch here.
The Hummingbird Archives is a Sheffield based jewellery brand who create colourful, eye catching and uplifting pieces from leather offcuts. Utilising geometric shapes and bold colours to create fun and striking pieces.
Taking inspiration from retro colour palettes, interior design and nature the pieces can be worn as a statement item or as part of a maximalist look. Some of the designs are very bright and bold and others more minimal. My jewellery appeals to a wide range of people with different styles and tastes who are united by a love of colour and fun.
The pieces are really lightweight and comfortable to wear yet also strong and long lasting. All the metal hooks, chains and fastenings are stainless steel so they do not irritate and are good for people with allergies. The leathers used are off cuts which not only reduces waste but also means there is a limited amount of each colour. This keeps things fresh and exciting as I make in small batches and means some pieces are unique. Custom colour-ways and bespoke pieces are also available.
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There will often be one off pieces for sale but if you would like to have a chat about having a bespoke piece designed then please do get in touch.
Colourful, Neon & Statement Jewellery
The process starts with a batch of offcuts arriving from one of our leather suppliers. They are a mixture of bookbinders, handbag makers and leather wholesalers. Unpacking the leathers is so exciting as you never quite know what is going to be inside. Starting to play around with different colour combinations and exploring the different textures is a lot of fun.
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Once a colour combination and design has been chosen, earring pieces are individually cut by hand using a metal cutter and hammer. With the necklaces they are either cut with a knife in the case of the triangle designs or with the cutting machine if they involve circles. Then the pieces have the necessary holes punched before being coated on the edges and backs with a leather sealant. This not only protects the leather but mainly it's used to make the pieces more sturdy so they dangle nicely.
Next, the products are assembled using stainless steel fastenings. It's a hardwearing metal that doesn't tarnish and is suitable for most people as there is a very low risk of irritation.
All orders are packaged carefully in tissue paper and dispatched in a letterbox sized cardboard box. The packaging is entirely plastic free and recyclable.
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FAQS
Frequently asked questions about our jewellery
What are your shipping options?
When you go to the checkout there are options of Royal Mail First Class or Second Class. If you require a different service then please email us.
Is the jewellery suitable for people with metal allergies?
The metal on all of our jewellery is stainless steel. This is usually a good option for people with metal allergies. Many of our customers who have reactions to other metals find our jewellery very comfortable and does not irritate them. It also doesn't tarnish and is hardwearing.
Do you offer overseas delivery?
We currently only send orders within the UK but are exploring overseas shipping options so watch this space...
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