About this Product
Handmade Labradorite Earrings. Gorgeous smooth Labradorite briolettes are set in sterling silver and hang from sterling silver leverbacks. Labradorite drops are approx 3/8 (14mm) long. Simple, modern, minimalist earrings for women.
I lovingly handcraft all jewelry and hair accessories one at a time in my northern Michigan studio. Gemstones are naturally formed so please expect some slight variations in color and inclusions between stones. Each pair will be hand picked to match. PLEASE note measurements and size reference pictures. Our jewelry and hair accessories are photographed close up to show detail and may appear larger than they are. We are happy to help with any questions.
We have more of our Labradorite jewelry, hair accessories, and hair jewelry available in our store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueHeronJewelry?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=labradorite
**Orders come presented in a lovely box ready for gifting and US orders over $35 ship free**
Care: Please remove jewelry and hair accessories when sleeping, showering or swimming. Precious metals can tarnish - we recommend storing your jewelry and hair accessories in the plastic bag provided when not in use.
Blue Heron Jewelry and Hair Accessories have been featured in local and national print, movie and Television media and are in private collections world wide. We have over 20 years experience in the fields of hair accessories, jewelry design and woodworking.
Blue Heron Jewelry
Meet the Maker
I'm often asked what lead me to choose woodworking as a career. The best answer I can offer is, quite simply, I love wood. It fascinates me. The infinite variety of textures and colors, from the brilliantly colored rainforest species like Purpleheart and Padauk to the more understated yet equally beautiful varieties of domestic woods found in my own backyard. I have been known to spend all afternoon in a lumberyard, happily flipping through piles of rough-sawn lumber in search of that perfect board.
My formal woodworking training consisted of an apprenticeship with a boat builder. I have also studied at the Center For Furniture craftsmanship in Maine. Though I really enjoyed learning to build boats, I discovered through the process that I prefer smaller scale more detail-oriented work . So, I decided to strike out on my own. I do everything myself, no employees or assistants. I sell my work in art shows, through a select galleries and online.
One of the advantages of doing work on a smaller scale is that I’m able to make use of almost all of my materials. A small piece that another woodworker might view as a scrap, to me is more than enough for a box lid and the cut-offs from that in turn become barrettes or jewelry. Almost nothing goes to waste.
With each piece I make, my greatest challenge comes in deciding how to best draw out the unique characteristics of the individual pieces of wood. I try to form, with a minimum amount of change, a functional and attractive object that will hopefully be used and enjoyed by its owner for many years to come.
When I'm not in my woodshop, I can usually be found on the waters of northern Michigan, sitting by our koi pond, playing with my golden retriever, or knee deep in local river searching for rising trout with my fly rod. One of my favorite parts of the woodworking process is taking a rough piece of lumber or sometimes even a chunk of firewood or fallen branch from the yard and showcasing the unique beauty of the wood within. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work at a job that I truly love. I really can’t imagine myself doing anything else.
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How it’s Made
I lovingly handcraft all jewelry and hair accessories one at a time in my northern Michigan studio. Gemstones are naturally formed so please expect some slight variations in color and inclusions between stones.
Shop Policies
Orders ship according to processing time per item. Processing times may extend during peak seasons (Christmas, Valentines Day, Mother's Day) Please reach out with any questions.
All free shipping is USPS Ground Advantage. For faster shipping speed, you should upgrade to priority or Express at checkout!
Shipping transit speed is determined by the postage that you choose at checkout, and is determined by the US postal service or UPS.
Estimated delivery times are estimates provided by the carrier and are not guaranteed unless you upgrade to 1-2 day priority express or UPS Overnight shipping at checkout.
Delivery times start when the package is handed off to the post office, or UPS not when the order is placed.
All postal delays are out of my control and can't be predicted. Please place your order in advance of your party date if you need things on a specific date.
I don't guarantee any delivery times personally! That's out of my control.
Care
Care: Please remove jewelry and hair accessories when sleeping, showering or swimming. Precious metals can tarnish - we recommend storing your jewelry and hair accessories in the plastic bag provided when not in use. Always hold and insert hair sticks and barrettes using the wood and metal base, not the decorative top portion of the stick / pin / clip
Sizing
Photos are zoomed to show detail. Please Note measurements and photos on model for scale. You can use a measuring tape or ruler on jewelry you own that is the most comfortable length to wear. All bodies are beautiful and necklaces lengths can vary from person to person. It's always best to use a piece of string to pick the best length for your neck.
Exchanges and Returns
We offer easy returns/exchanges! Just contact me. Unworn hair accessories and jewelry may be returned for exchange, credit or refund less any shipping charges. For hygienic reasons, worn earrings cannot be returned. Returns need to be in their original new condition and packaging (gift box) and packed in a sturdy box. We are not responsible for items damaged or lost in transit and will not process any returns items sent in plain mailing envelopes. Damaged items require proof with photos. No photos, No product = no return or exchange. Customer is responsible for return shipping. A refund will be given minus cost of shipping. Worn items, sale items and custom orders may not be returned. You have 14 days from delivery to return.
