About this Product
Natural chrome diopside statement earrings. This simple, elegant design is ideal for any formal occasion. The earrings are hand soldered and completely handmade.
Chrome diopside is one of the rarer varieties of diopside. It is a chromium-rich gemstone with a rich forest green color.
Metal: Solid 925 Sterling Silver
Gemstone: 7 mm Natural Chrome Diopside Bead
Length: 2.5" (64 mm) from top of ear wire
Width: 0.5" (12.6 mm)
Dimensions are approximate.
Ball and coil French hook style ear wires are handmade from 21 ga sterling silver.
Hallmarked and branded.
Free shipping in USA
Personally handmade and shipped from Indianapolis, Indiana.
All Cohee Jewelry Items are shipped in a custom handmade box suitable for gifting.
Includes anti-tarnish bag, tab, polish cloth and additional silicone back-stoppers.
Cohee Jewelry
Meet the Maker
I am a retired metrology engineer (metrology is the science of measurement). It's very important to me to stay active doing things that I enjoy. I love working with metals and beautiful gemstones, so I make jewelry, mostly for women. My motto is: "Make it pretty. Make it special. Make it for her."
I work mostly with sterling silver and gemstones, both cut gems and beads. However, I also work with silver and gold filled metals. Occasionally, I'll make something using other metals, but it will be clearly stated in the descriptions. Many of my items are hand soldered, including (some) gem settings, hook clasps, extender chains and decorative components and findings. I make my own sawn jump rings down to 1.5 mm inside diameter.
Some days I feel crafty and make dangly earrings, other days I feel like soldering settings for a fine jewelry piece, but I always make each piece with love and consideration for the customer.
Most of my listings are ready to ship but will need a final inspection and cleaning. I also make my own custom gift boxes. Each piece is shipped with the gift box, cleaning instructions, polishing cloth, anti-tarnish bag and tab. Earrings will also include additional silicone back stoppers.
As a final note: I do make most of my French hook ear wires. Yes, I could purchase them wholesale and drop the price a few bucks, but in my opinion, my handmade ear wires are soooo much better and not that much more expensive.
How it’s Made
Motif:
Sterling silver wire is straightened, flattened, cut to length and shaped into long arcs. The arcs are soldered into marquise shapes, sanded and polished. The attachment rings are then soldered into place. More polishing.
Ear Wires:
Handmade ball and coil French hook ear wires are made in batches of about 25 pairs at a time. This makes the task faster and more efficient. It also helps to keep the size and shape more consistent.
First the coils are made using 24 ga wire. The wire is wound on a 21 ga hard brass stub. The coil ends are lightly sanded to remove burrs and sharp edges. The ear wires are then carefully cut to length from 21 ga wire. One end is ground with a cup burr and a small loop is formed. The seamless silver ball and coil is added and the ear loop is formed using jewelry pliers. A wire mill is used to flatten the front of the loop to harden the wire which helps the ear loop hold it's shape. The forming is then completed and the tips of the ear wires are smoothed with a cup burr.
A final inspection and shaping process involves making sure the ear wires are flat, removing any twists and correcting any deviation from the desired shape. The ear wires are then hallmarked and branded. Matched pairs are selected and kept together with a brass jump ring (which is not part of the product). The entire batch is then hardened and polished in a tumbler to provide a shiny finish.
The 21 gauge wire is stronger than the typical 22 gauge commercial ear wires and easier to fit through the ear than the larger 20 gauge wires.
Assembly:
A long 24 gauge coil is formed, the length of which positions the gemstone bead at the center of marquise shape. The gemstone bead, coil and silver accent bead are then added to a headpin and wire wrapped to the marquise assembly. A sterling silver tag is hallmarked, branded and the entire assembly is added to the handmade ear wires.
Shop Policies
Returns and Cancellations:
I do not accept cancellations. However, items may be returned for refund or exchange with the following terms:
Contact me within 14 days of delivery.
Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery.
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
