Joy McMillan Glass
Frosted Amber Bead Silver Hoop Earrings
Frosted Amber Bead Silver Hoop Earrings
Beautiful transparent amber beads made from frosted glass which glow as they catch the light hang from handmade silver ear wires. The beads sit on handmade silver hoops which fasten with a hook. The bead moves freely on the D shaped hoop.
Measurements
Glass beads are approximately 13mm in diameter.
Hoop wires are 45mm in long and 15mm wide.
What are the discs and earrings made from?
The beads are made from borosilicate glass. The earrings are made from 0.8mm Argentium 940 silver which does not tarnish and has a higher silver content that sterling silver. This makes ear wires which are comfortable and light to wear.
How are these earrings made?
We start by making the discs,winding glass round a steel rod to create the shape. Discs are hand made one at a time using a lampwork torch, so each and every one is unique. The discs are then annealed to ensure strength and durability before being tumble etched for a frosted finish. and added to the hoops.
The ear wires are made by bending and hammering Argentium silver wire.
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Care For Your Jewellery
Argentium silver does not tarnish like sterling silver. It can be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth. Glass can be cleaned with soap and water and polished with a soft cloth.
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Gift Box Included
Jewellery comes packed in a metal gift box. This provides a safe home for your jewellery when it’s not being worn. We also include a leaflet describing the processes and glass used.
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Sending a Gift
We can gift wrap and post this item straight to your recipient. We’ll add tissue paper wrapping and a hand written note. Put the recipients name and address in the shipping details, use the comments box for your message and let us do the rest.
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Eco Credentials & Recycling
Glass has great eco credentials and is suitable for vegans.All the recycling information you need is here. All the repair information you need is here.