The Painted Pug Red & Gold Plaid Teardrop Earrings
✓ Product data checked October 23, 2026
The Painted Pug designs, prints and cuts these earrings in a small Illinois workshop. Each teardrop is 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide, printed with red and gold plaid on both sides of 1/8 inch wood, so they look like a statement piece but weigh almost nothing. The ear wires are hypoallergenic stainless steel French hooks with rubber stoppers, and the earrings hang 2.25 inches from the top of the hook. At around $27, they suit someone who loves seasonal outfits, flannels and sweaters, and enjoys a playful accessory for the holidays.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A mother, grandmother, friend or coworker who dresses up for the holiday season
Best occasion : Christmas, cold-weather birthdays, Secret Santa
Why it works : Plaid is instantly seasonal, so she can wear them with her holiday sweater the day she opens them, and the light wood keeps big earrings comfortable.
Avoid if : She prefers fine metal jewelry or avoids large dangling earrings.
For
Her, Coworker, Retirement
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
How big are they?
Each teardrop is 1.5 x 1 inch and hangs 2.25 inches from the top of the hook.
Are they heavy?
No, they are printed on 1/8 inch thick wood and described as lightweight.
Are the hooks safe for sensitive ears?
The hooks are stainless steel French wires with rubber stoppers, described as hypoallergenic.
Where are they made?
The listing says they are designed, printed and cut in Illinois.
