{"product_id":"gemstone-stud-earrings-1","title":"Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings for Men | Sterling Silver Squares | Oxidized Black Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese sterling silver stud earrings with gemstones are handmade by me in the Pacific Northwest of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE- 7mm x 7mm square and 1.5 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI set a high quality cubic zirconia in the corner of each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have been oxidized black- or tarnished heavily, also called a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a matte, flat black, or dark charcoal grey that does not irritate the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can wear sterling silver, you can wear these oxidized sterling silver earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI strive to run an ecologically sustainable business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause my jewelry is made using hand fabrication processes, it has lightness, durability and detail unachievable via mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver posts and backs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGUARANTEED forever against breakage due to normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUSTAINABILITY: I use silver and gold with a post consumer content from precious metals manufacturers that purchase new metals from fair labor practicing mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe that purchasing high quality jewelry with a post consumer content that is repairable and recyclable is very important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI make jewelry in small batches, minimizing waste, use of resources and strengthening the metal by using hand forming techniques en lieu of casting processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use silver and gold from suppliers that purchase from fair labor practicing mines and use 50-100% post consumer content. I believe that purchasing high quality jewelry that is repairable and recyclable is one of many things we need to do for humans to live sustainably on our planet. I strive to purchase from suppliers that offer sustainable options and all fabrication is done by my hands, in my tiny studio I built. I design my jewelry to be comfortable and last forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about my main supplier of metals and gemstones at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuller https:\/\/www.stuller.com\/corporate-responsibility\/?prettyUrl=earthfirst%2F#crMetals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Cubic zirconia, recycled silver, silver posts and backs, oxidized black solid 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharon Saint Don Silver and Gold Handcrafted Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45923169272038,"sku":"MEN-SQSTUD-925-CZ-OX","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/2688\/5184\/files\/il_fullxfull.1780768289_qyfv_510bd5af-bbd7-4136-8197-fba71475709d.jpg?v=1746224528","url":"https:\/\/sharonsaintdon.com\/products\/gemstone-stud-earrings-1","provider":"Sharon Saint Don Silver and Gold Handcrafted Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}