Majestic by Design. Ocean-Inspired by Nature.

Some hand-painted earring holders stop you with their beauty and their meaning the moment you see them — and the Sea Turtles is one of them. A majestic sea turtle glides through vivid aqua waters, hand-painted across both the fiberglass screen and the weathered gray frame in deep greens and teals that feel like looking through the clearest ocean water you’ve ever seen.

For the ocean lover, the coastal soul, the woman who feels most herself near the water — this piece brings that feeling home and keeps it on your dresser every single day.

The Art Behind the Design

Every Sea Turtles is painted entirely by hand in our Michigan studio by artist Barbara Downey, using a process she has refined over nearly 30 years. The technique is entirely our own — part American folk art tradition, part closely guarded studio secret. What begins as a blank screen becomes something you’ll want to look at every single day.

The ocean scene extends from the screen onto the solid wood frame itself — painted as one continuous underwater composition so the aqua waters reach naturally to the edges. No two pieces are ever quite identical. That’s not a flaw — that’s the point.

The Frame

The weathered gray finish on the Sea Turtles reveals something genuinely special — because this is a stain rather than a paint, the natural pine grain shows through completely, giving every single frame its own unique pattern of wood character. No two weathered gray frames ever look quite alike. The result is a piece that is one of a kind not just in its hand-painted design but in the very wood that frames it — a detail that reveals itself on closer inspection and makes every piece feel truly irreplaceable.

Display Options

Choose the display style that works best for your space:

• Tabletop with Wooden Base (most popular) — sits beautifully on a dresser, vanity, or shelf
• Wall Hanging — includes an attached picture hanger, ready to mount
• Classic Set with Necklace Stand — pairs the Sea Turtles earring holder with a matching necklace stand for a complete jewelry display

What It Holds

• 20–35 pairs of earrings, keeps your jewelry visible and accessible
• Stud earrings secure anywhere in the mesh
• French wires slip into the thousands of tiny openings
• Hoops and lever backs hang easily with the included Wire Thingy accessory

Hand-Painted Earring Holder — Key Features:

• Original hand-painted Sea Turtles ocean artwork
• Majestic sea turtle in vivid aqua and teal ocean waters
• Design extends onto the weathered gray solid wood frame
• Stained frame reveals natural pine grain — every frame truly unique
• 7″ x 10″ fiberglass screen — won’t rust or tear
• Durable, lightweight, and easy to clean — just dust
• Includes our Wire Thingy accessory
• Designed and handcrafted in our Michigan studio

A Gift Worth Giving

The Sea Turtles makes a genuinely meaningful gift — for the ocean lover, the coastal soul, the marine life enthusiast, or anyone who feels a deep connection to the sea. It ships ready to give. Makes an especially beautiful gift for a birthday, beach house housewarming, or any occasion worth celebrating with something handmade and one-of-a-kind. Each hand-painted earring holder arrives carefully packaged and ready to present.

Handmade & Guarantee

Designed and handcrafted by Earring Holder Gallery, a husband-and-wife team based in Michigan. We’ve been creating hand-painted earring holders and jewelry organizers for nearly 30 years — and we stand behind every single one. Backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.