A pair of delicate stud earrings for those people who aren't so comfortable with long drops. These are fine silver* (999) stars, measuring 5mm at their widest point.
After I made them, I put them in my barrel polisher, so they have a good depth of shine, which makes them a challenge to photograph! I make small batches, in one go - and you can see some of the most recent batch, in my hand, photographed in our garden so you can see the shine a little better.
They have sterling posts and come, of course, with slightly more generous 925 sterling butterfly backs for comfort!
As I make them by hand, having to sand and file the teeny edges, they may vary very slightly.
Size = 5mm point to point
These aren't hallmarked, as they are below the threshold of 7.78g which is the legal requirement for Assay here in the UK.
Note:
* This fine silver is ArtClaySilver, which starts life as silver dust, reclaimed from the refinement process, in Japan, and then with the addition of a natural binding agent, becomes a clay. I can then mould and form it as one would a traditional clay, firing it on a gas hob, or kiln. At this point the binder burns away, the clay shrinks approximately 10% and becomes 99.9% silver. I have (rather rubbish!) videos of this process on my facebook page and Youtube channel.
Reviews
I come back to Dawn’s shop time and again - for gifts for special friends and treats for myself. The little studs were a gift to a friend who decided to get two new piercings and, well I couldn’t resist the silver hoop earrings with interchangeable drops for myself. The quality is impeccable and the designs wonderfully unique and it’s always lovely ‘chatting’ with Dawn. She always sends items promptly and beautifully packaged with such attention to detail and is always really helpful and accommodating any special requests. Treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed