Imitation diamond 925 sterling silver stud earrings

These sterling silver stud earrings with imitation diamond gemstones are handmade by me in the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Imitation diamonds are either spinel or cubic zirconia that has been cut to the high standard of diamonds so that they have more of a sparkle.

I hammer, solder and set the stones in them by hand, one pair at a time.

SIZE- 7mm x 7mm square and 1.5 mm thick.

They have been oxidized black- or tarnished heavily, also called a patina.

They are a matte, flat black, or dark charcoal grey that does not irritate the skin.

If you can wear sterling silver, you can wear these oxidized sterling silver earrings.

I strive to run an ecologically sustainable business.

Because my jewelry is made using hand fabrication processes, it has lightness, durability and detail unachievable via mass production.

Sterling silver posts and backs

GUARANTEED forever against breakage due to normal use.

SUSTAINABILITY: I use silver and gold with a post consumer content from precious metals manufacturers that purchase new metals from fair labor practicing mines.

I believe that purchasing high quality jewelry with a post consumer content that is repairable and recyclable is very important.

I make jewelry in small batches, minimizing waste, use of resources and strengthening the metal by using hand forming techniques en lieu of casting processes.

Materials: recycled silver, silver posts and backs, solid 925 sterling silver, imitation diamonds.