New to my Star Trek homage range - Bajoran Ear cuffs
I make these using the offcuts from sterling silver spinner ring blanks* that I've made - the inner blank goes to London for Assay, and then I trim it to size leaving me with a small offcut the perfect size to make into ear cuffs.
Some of these have texture applied using my rolling mill, and some are beaten.
I also pierce holes into some for extra interest.
All have a chain attached, so that (just like the 13th Doctor or Major Kira) you can connect it easily to an existing earring. I've attached a jumpring to the loose end of the chain, so you can slip it onto your earring post / wire. If you'd prefer me to attach a sterling butterfly back* to the loose end, please say so in your message to seller and I'll do so at no extra cost.
I prefer mine this way so they are interchangeable with both drop and stud earrings.
I've 4 different styles available in this listing - all the chains are 12-13 cm long, and are made using the off cuts* I'm left with after making other projects. Just as on Bajor, these are fashioned from quality metal, but from the leftovers scavanged in my workshop ;-)
I've applied patination to some to bring out the texture, but if you'd like me to remove it, please say so in your message to seller.
I take great care in ensuring all the edges are properly finished so that they are very smooth and comfortable to wear, and as I use 0.8mm sheet, they are much sturdier than many found on the high street.
This listing is for the cuff and chain only as I'm sure you have plenty of suitable studs already, however you can choose a button stud if you want one from a separate listing
Note that these aren't hallmarked as they are below the threshold of 7.78g
Check out my other Star Trek inspired items in my Geeky corner.
*I've been using Eco silver since 2016, but now all the silver elements are certified recycled by my bullion dealer - it's made from the waste and offcuts returned and reclaimed in the jewellery process, which means it's environmental impact is significantly lower than if mined afresh.
Thanks for looking! Live Long and Prosper \\//_
Bajoran style ear cuff and chain - sterling silver, ideal for cosplay
Sterling Silver will eventually oxidise or tarnish. It's a natural process that can be slowed down by regular wear and by keeping unworn items away from the atmosphere. If you leave your jewellery out on display, this oxidisation will be faster. You can polish up your items, with a soft cloth, some silver polish, or a buffing cloth such as Town Talk, which is readily available from any high street jewellers in the UK
Fine silver is 99.9% silver, and because of this the tarnish rate is much, much slower. Again, a buff should do the job for polishing it back up. If I have patinated your silver already, be gentle when buffing!
Each piece should stand up to regular wear, but , as with all jewellery, please remove it before washing, using chemicals or applying perfume etc
Apply body lotion and perfume a few minutes before putting on your jewellery to help slow down tarnish
The sterling silver used in these items was sold to me by my bullion dealer as certified recycled.
The gemstones I use have been sold to me by reputable dealers as untreated (unless stated specifically in the listing). They are a natural, organic creation from the earth and each one will be slightly different. You can see examples of this on my Facebook page.
I select the stones that I think go together best for each project, hence my comments that each item is individual.
