Erstwilder
Erstwilder is a proudly Melbourne-based label. We design and produce collectible, limited edition layered resin adornments, all fashioned to keep your outfits extraordinary and your days dandy.
Born in 2011, the label came to life when artist Louisa Camille began sketching wonderful little creatures in our studio, little creatures for whom we instantly fell head over heels. Fast forward to today and we now work with a team of local designers whose own personalities and passions influence our collections in the most amazing ways.
Everyone at Erstwilder HQ shares a love of animals great and small and we draw a lot of inspiration from all things vintage, rockabilly, pinup, retro and art deco. These passions combine to create our darling adornments which provide the perfect antidote to those drab, ordinary days.
Character design is only part of the process; each piece in the Erstwilder collection has its own narrative including a unique name and short story homaging history, myth, pop-culture and classic storytelling. And our focus on design flows through to the packaging which makes an Erstwilder character - an Erstwildling(!) - the perfect gift for anyone who loves to accessorise.
Nowadays, on the whole, if we were to put a name to what is our greatest source of inspiration it’s actually quite simple, our greatest source of inspiration is you! That's right, Erstwildians as we have taken to calling them (you!), are the most fantastic fans one could possibly hope for and the feedback they (you!) provide is how we keep our ideas fresh.
As for us, the people behind the scenes, we describe ourselves in the same way we describe our designs: decidedly fun, often outrageous, somewhat quirky and always delightfully companionable. If you think this sounds a bit like you, then you just might be one of us! We believe that a person’s jewellery speaks volumes of their character and that life is far more fun when it’s taken less seriously.
Dusky Starfrontlet Drop Earrings
$64.95
You'd be forgiven for thinking me a magician. After all, I did disappear for a hundred years before shimmering back into view. Quite an exciting avian rediscovery, wouldn't you agree?...
Axolotl Drop Earrings
$59.95
With feathery gills, a permanent grin, and the power to regrow almost anything, I quite literally never grow up. I'll look juvenile forever, and that's why I'm so unbelievably cute!...
New Zealand Fairy Tern Brooch
$49.95
The beach is quiet when I nest - just the sound of waves and the wind drawing circles in the sand. I choose my spot carefully, tuck in low, and...
Purple-Crowned Fairy Wren Brooch
$54.95
With a violet crown that’s pretty hard to miss and a loyal heart that’s even rarer, I mate for life and sing with soul. When chicks arrive, aunties, uncles, and...
Eastern Quoll Brooch
$54.95
Sun up, tongue out! I spend my days chasing termites with laser focus and a tongue so long it deserves its own postcode. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Numbat Brooch
$54.95
Sun up, tongue out! I spend my days chasing termites with laser focus and a tongue so long it deserves its own postcode. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Dusky Starfrontlet Brooch
$59.95
You'd be forgiven for thinking me a magician. After all, I did disappear for a hundred years before shimmering back into view. Quite an exciting avian rediscovery, wouldn't you agree?...
Galapagos Penguin Brooch
$54.95
Snow? Never heard of it! I’m the only penguin who prefers sunshine and catching cool currents through tropical seas while sunbathing on lava rocks. Who says flippers and warmth don’t...
Buckley’s Giant Glass Frog Brooch
$54.95
Up in the trees, under moonlight and mist, I’m almost invisible. Through my skin you can see the beat of my heart, but that just makes it easier to love...
Takhi Wild Horse Brooch
$54.95
They called me extinct once, but I wasn’t finished! Tough, untamed, and entirely my own species, there’s nothing domesticated about me. I'm totally wild! Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run...
Glaucous Macaw Brooch
$54.95
I once lit up the skies in brilliant blue, calling through the forests of South America. Now I live in whispers and wonderings. No one’s quite sure if I’m still...
Hawksbill Turtle Brooch
$54.95
Coral reefs are my café, and I’m a very picky eater. With my narrow beak, I snack on the sea sponges that most others avoid, keeping the reef in balance...
Axolotl Brooch
$54.95
With feathery gills, a permanent grin, and the power to regrow almost anything, I quite literally never grow up. I'll look juvenile forever, and that's why I'm so unbelievably cute!...
Javan Rhino Brooch
$54.95
In the dense green hush of a Javan forest, I move like a shadow - shy, silent, and near impossible to spot. Apparently, I’m known as the world’s most elusive...
Maple the Bunny Drop Earrings
$64.95
Dashing across the lawn, Maple stops only when the sweetest clover patch is found. Her whiskers twitching with delight like she’s just uncovered hidden treasure. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Lottie the Lamb Brooch
$59.95
See Lottie skip through the paddock with an abundance of joy. As though every step is part of a springtime parade. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 54mm x...
Maple the Bunny Brooch
$59.95
A bold bloom makes a long-awaited return. First released in 2019 as part of the In Full Bloom collection, this marks the very first recolour of this striking design. Reimagined...
Across the Universe Necklace
$119.95
A cosmic statement returns by popular demand. Originally released just once in 2023 as part of the Mission to the Moon collection, this much-admired design is back with lovingly updated...
Sixth From The Sun Drop Earrings
$59.95
A cosmic favourite returns for another orbit. First released in 2023 as part of the Mission to the Moon collection, this marks the second edition of this artistic depiction of...
Saltwater Wisdom Stud Earrings
$39.95
A quietly elegant favourite returns with a timeless update. First released in 2017 as part of the Ocean Vibes collection and later revisited in a Fan Favourites release, these beloved...
Guadeloupe the Saint Stud Earrings
$44.95
A true Erstwilder original makes a long-awaited return. Last released in 2011, this classic design is reimagined in an ethereal swirl of purple and blue resin, finished with delicate etched...
Bastet the Protector Drop Earrings
$64.95
Originally released in 2022 as part of the Egyptian Revival range, this much-loved design returns for the very first time in a striking new cream colourway. This new edition offers...
Forest Fun Guy Brooch
$59.95
A bold bloom makes a long-awaited return. First released in 2019 as part of the In Full Bloom collection, this marks the very first recolour of this striking design. Reimagined...
Opulent Orchidaceae Brooch
$54.95
A floral favourite returns with a refined new look. First released in 2019 as part of the In Full Bloom collection, this marks the second edition of this striking design,...
Beauty Blooms Brooch
$54.95
A familiar favourite blossoms once more. First released in 2019 with a white bouquet and returning in 2020 in soft pinks, this latest edition blooms in stunning, vibrant orange tones....
Cosmic Kitty Brooch
$59.95
Ready for lift-off once more! First released in 2016 as part of the Erstwilder Goes Galactic collection and last seen in mini form in 2022, this marks the first full-scale...
Sixth From The Sun Brooch
$49.95
A cosmic favourite returns for another orbit. First released in 2023 as part of the Mission to the Moon collection, this marks the second edition of this artistic depiction of...
Blast Off! Brooch
$54.95
Ready for lift-off once more! First released in 2016 as part of the Erstwilder Goes Galactic collection and last seen in mini form in 2022, this marks the first full-scale...
Tiny Blue Dot Brooch
$49.95
A small accessory with a big perspective. First released in 2023 as part of the Mission to the Moon collection, this thoughtful design returns with refreshed resins and, by popular...
Here’s Brucey Brooch
$49.95
The great Great White reputation reclamation project has begun! And you cannot wipe the smile from my face. Fish are friends. Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with printed and...
Treasure Within Brooch - Limit 1 per customer
$59.95
Due to high demand and limited quantities, this design is limited to 1 per customer. A refund will be processed if you purchase more than 1 of this item. We...
Olinda the Honorable Orca Brooch
$49.95
Considered a 'cosmopolitan' creature which rather unfortunately does not involve sipping cocktails in New York City. Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with printed and etched detailing. Limited-run Size: 52mm...
Octopode's Abode Brooch
$59.95
Deep and flowing emotions. The heart of art is intuition. There is complexity in nature. Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with printed and etched detailing. Limited-run Size: 51mm x...
Fancie Jo Sparrow Brooch
$54.95
This is the tale of Fancie Jo Sparrow. From the day she was born she yearned for adventure. What a brave little bird! Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with...
Sabine the Swan Brooch
$54.95
Here sits a beautiful swan but she wasn't always so. Her super hot swanliness represents creativity and dreaming. Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with printed and etched detailing. Limited-run...
Duck and Drakes Brooch
$54.95
A bit of pond-side serenity sounds great to me. No ugly ducklings here just one happy waterfowl family. Hand assembled using layered resins, finished with printed and etched detailing. Limited-run...
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