This is why I love to show people how much I appreciate hand crafted earrings. They might be small but it takes two of everything! And to be matching too. Each one has been hallmarked- that’s 10 stamps each pair! Each gold granule is weighed then melted to get the right size ball. The gold hooks are drawn to exactly the thickness I need…and these aren’t even set yet! I fit the stones perfectly with just enough setting hight to push over the edge of the stone. Then I bur a fine line inside the setting so the edge folds over the stone neatly. Then I can set the stones and tidy the edges…then there’s the polishing!!! Etc etc etc not forgetting the gallery paperwork, tax etc PHEW! And you always get someone saying “how come those earrings cost so much? Silver’s cheap isn’t it?” If only they knew:) #handcraftedearrings #handcraftedjewelery #handcraftedjewellery #handmade #madeintasmania #handcrafted #earrings #lovehandmade

This is why I love to show people how much I appreciate hand crafted earrings. They might be small but it takes two of everything! And to be matching too. Each one has been hallmarked- that's 10 stamps each pair! Each gold granule is weighed then melted to get the right size ball. The gold hooks are drawn to exactly the thickness I need...and these aren't even set yet! I fit the stones perfectly with just enough setting hight to push over the edge of the stone. Then I bur a fine line inside the setting so the edge folds over the stone neatly. Then I can set the stones and tidy the edges...then there's the polishing!!! Etc etc etc not forgetting the gallery paperwork, tax etc PHEW! And you always get someone saying "how come those earrings cost so much? Silver's cheap isn't it?" If only they knew:)