Officially Licensed · UT
The officially licensed UT collection — handcrafted clay, less than an ounce, made in Oak Ridge.
Game day spirit you'll actually wear all day. From the stadium to dinner without changing earrings.
Sweet Tree started in August 2020, when founder Lauryn Whitman was getting ready for a Tennessee game and wanted an accessory that finished her outfit. She came home and made the first pair in Tennessee orange and white. Game day shops picked it up. The line grew.
Today Lauryn and her team of moms in Oak Ridge handcraft every pair of Sweet Tree by hand. The Tennessee collection is the heart of the line — and it's the only collection in the brand that carries the full University of Tennessee license. Not a crafter's license, not a one-off submission, the full brand license. Every Tennessee piece sold sends 17% back to the university.
You're not just buying a pair of earrings — you're supporting the school's athletes and facilities, the same way a licensed jersey or hat does. The knockoffs on Etsy don't.
And the comfort claim is real. Every Sweet Tree style weighs less than an ounce. None of the 90s droopy-ear feeling — they look bold, they feel like nothing. You'll forget you're wearing them until someone stops you for a compliment.
Six bestsellers. Dozens more styles on the main shop. Custom team colors available on request.
Yes — Sweet Tree carries the full University of Tennessee brand license. 17% of every Tennessee piece sold supports the university. We're the only claymaker we know of who holds the full license.
Every Sweet Tree style weighs less than an ounce. The clay looks substantial but doesn't pull on your ears — none of that 90s droopy-ear feeling. You'll forget you're wearing them until someone stops to ask.
Yes. Gold-filled posts and hardware (waterproof on the metal parts), rubber backs instead of metal because Lauryn (the founder) has sensitive ears and built the line for sensitive ears. Lead-free, nickel-free.
Most orders ship from Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on US orders over $50.
Yes — Sweet Tree is carried in 450+ retail stores across the US. Check our stockists page to find one near you.
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