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Charoite Hoop Earrings. All 925 Sterling Silver Hand Forged Ear-wires. Rare Natural Gemstone.

Charoite Hoop Earrings. All 925 Sterling Silver Hand Forged Ear-wires. Rare Natural Gemstone.

Regular price £24.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £24.00 GBP
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*You will get the exact pair (2 earrings) as shown in the photos*.

Two simple timeless ingredients: 925 Sterling Silver and Charoite, brought together in this creation.
Modern, contemporary styling combined with a beautiful, rare and unique stone.

✩Size (all measurements are approximate)✩
36mm (1.4 inches) from top of ear-wire to bottom
Hoop width 16mm (0.6 inches)
Charoite beads are around 10mm (the natural qualities of these beads mean that no 2 beads are exactly the same colouration or patterns)

 

  • International postage includes upgraded insurance, tracking and/or signed for, for your extra protection.
  • All items are UV sterilised immediately before wrapping for your safety.

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✩Variations/findings✩
The hand forged solid 925 Sterling Silver hoop style ear-wire are suitable for regular/normal pierced ears (They also look good when worn through gauged tunnels).

*If you like this design, I could make you earring with a non-pierced finding, using the same stones (the non-pierced findings would be silver plated).
Please message me if you are interested in any variations (clip-on, ear cuffs, single earrings etc.)
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✩Charoite Information and History✩
*Charoite is a rare and beautiful silicate mineral/semi-precious gemstone, found only in one location in the world. First discovered in the 1940's, but was unknown to the outside world until 1978. Its name is derived from the Chara (or Charo) River.
*Colours range from bright lavender, violet & lilac to dark purple with swirling patterns of black Augite, transparent crystals of microcline feldspar or orange Tinaksite. It may be translucent to opaque with a slight to moderate chatoyancy and a pearly luster.
*It is heat sensitive so steam cleaning and ultrasonic methods should be avoided.
*The word “Chary” means “magic” or “charms.” The term “Charoite Jade” is a trade name for Charoite used in various applications as a decorative stone.

✩Charoite Mythology, Legends and Lore✩
*Charoite is said to enhance self-esteem, accelerate spiritual growth & improve the ability to love.
*The purple layers in Charoite carry amethyst colour energy, the red-violet ray that connects both time and colour, of beginnings and endings, as the old year wanes and the new is about to arrive. It brings passion and imagination, emotion and logic.
*Light amethyst colour crystals help us peer into our souls and see ourselves as others see us. It is the ray of self-esteem and self-knowledge.
*Dark amethyst colour crystals bring the deep vision needed to see the future. It gives us powerful insight and enhances our perception of the potential effects of our decisions.
*Charoite is an incredible stone of the Violet Ray with an almost tangible movement of energy flowing in magnificent swirls and eddies of violet, lavender and purple.
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✩Sets✩
If you like these earrings see my other listings for a beautiful matching necklace or request a custom design. Please message me if you are interested in matching items.

✩The hand photo✩
Meet Mephisto the measuring hand, he will help show you the rough scale of the jewellery. The hand is exactly the same size as my own hand (I’m an average UK ladies size 7 glove).

Eco-packaging info

All my packaging is either recyclable, recycled, compostable, made from recycled materials or is reusable.

Jewellery:

  • your purchase will come in a stylish black gift box and acid free tissue paper (colour + patterns may vary depending on season/item).

Larger items (larger earrings & some necklaces, dice, bookmarks etc):

  • come with a black Fair Trade cotton pouch (unless an alternative pouch is included in the description). Occasionally if an item will not fit in to my standard packing it will come with equally stylish gift wrapping.


Outer packaging will be a sturdy mini corrugated cardboard box. Large items or multi buy orders may come in a larger recycled box.
If you have any special requests for tissue paper colours, please ask.

Shipping & Returns Policies

✩IF YOU ARE NOT 100% DELIGHTED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, YOU MAY RETURN YOUR PURCHASE✩

EU buyer protection laws allows EU residents to return items (I also extend this policy to United Kingdom and worldwide buyers, providing the following conditions are met):

  • The buyer must contact the seller within 14 days of receipt of goods.
  • The buyer must return the goods within 30 days of receipt of goods.
  • The buyer is responsible for paying return shipping costs using a tracked and signed service.
  • Upon receipt of the returned goods the seller will issue a refund.
  • Refunds cannot be given until the goods are returned in an as new condition.
  • International refunds include the cost of the goods but not the initial shipping.

For more detailed shipping and privacy information please see: SHIPPING, REFUNDS & PRIVACY INFORMATION

Jewellery: Alternative Earring findings/fittings

  • Ear-wire conversions can be made to earrings that are made with a small loop at the top.
  • Unless otherwise requested the earrings will be supplied with the ear-wires as shown in the photos
  • Ear-wire conversions are not applicable to stud/post earrings

Ear-wires can be replaced (free of charge) with:

  • large kidney wires, suitable for wearing though gauged tunnels, or simply if you prefer a longer look for your earrings (this will add approximately 3cm to the overall length).

For a small extra charge, I can replace the current ear-wires with:

  • non-pierced/clip-on findings £1.00 extra
  • 925 Sterling Silver or Titanium or Niobium ear-wires, in a "fish/shepherds hook" design. £2.00 extra

Please choose the ear findings from the following listing and I will convert you earring:

Ear-wire Conversion

Jewellery: Materials

I use a variety of metals in my jewellery designs and will always give a detailed description on each item. Here is an an over view of some the the metals I use:

  • Pure Silver, also known as Fine Silver, 99.99% Silver with an allowance for trace elements
  •  925 Sterling Silver, 92.5% pure Silver + 7.5% other metals, usually copper
  • Silver Plated, 925 Sterling Silver plated/coated onto a base metal core, which can be brass, copper, pewter, iron, zinc alloys, tin, alloys
  • 9ct Gold Plated on to 925 Sterling Silver core, also know as Gold Vermeil. I use 9ct Yellow Gold and 9ct Rose Gold Vermeil in some of my designs and also offer optional replacement ear-wires
  • Titanium and Niobium optional replacement ear-wires, which are extremely low-allergenic pure medical grade metals 
  • Tibetan Silver refers to a variety of white non-precious metal alloys used primarily in cast jewellery components, with an appearance similar to aged silver. 'Tibetan Silver' includes copper-tin alloys; zinc alloys; and other alloy compositions, as well as base metals with a Silver plating. It is also known as Nepalese silver, white metal, lead-free pewter or tin alloy. For more detailed information please read my blog article: What is Tibetan Silver
  • I also offer a range of other metals such as Bronze, pure Copper, pure Aluminium, Stainless Steel and lead free Pewter in either solid or plated varieties.

Jewellery: Care Instructions

Jewellery should be the last thing you put on the first thing you take off.
Always avoid getting hair products, perfume or chemicals (chemicals can include household cleaning products, some foods such as Lemons or vinegar)
General Advice:
Any metal be-it Sterling Silver, base metals or plated alloys can become dull or tarnished. As a general rule don't get it wet, if you do, dry and polish with a soft cloth. If it goes dull or tarnished, a gentle polish with a non-abrasive Silver cloth will bring it's lustre back. Gems or beads can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth to restore their original lustre.
Certain precious or semi-precious stone may require special care, I will include the information in the items full description or care leaflet. 

For more detailed information please see: Jewellery Care and Info

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Alternative ear finding/fittings available

I can offer a wide range of alternative ear finding to suit your ear type. The earrings will come supplied with the wires/clips as shown on the photos or mentioned in the description unless you ask for an alternative.

So if you don't have pierced ears, have gauged/stretched ears or very sensitive ears I can help you.

Most of my earrings can be converted (the ones with a tiny loop at the top of the beads). As for other designs, you only need to ask and I will see what I can do.

  • Postage Costs (Shipping From The United Kingdom)

    Shipping Costs

    Jewellery:

    £2.95 "48 Hour Tracked"

    Everything else (dependant on weight):

    £2.95/£3.39

    Order totals above £150 will be sent "Royal Mail Special Delivery" @ £7.35

    International "Tracked Shipping"

    Jewellery:

    Europe (non EU): £9.50

    USA & Canada: £10.60

    World: £10.60

    Everything else (dependant on weight): 

    Europe (non EU): from £9.85

    USA & Canada: from £11.70

    World: from £12.35

  • Shop with confidence. Hassle-Free Returns

    ✩IF YOU ARE NOT 100% DELIGHTED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, YOU MAY RETURN YOUR PURCHASE✩

    UK & WORLDWIDE REFUNDS:

    I always abide by the EU buyer protection laws, which allows European residents to return items for any reason (I also extend this policy to UK and worldwide buyers) provided the following conditions are met:

    ✩The buyer must contact me/the seller within 14 days of the receipt of the goods.

    ✩The buyer must return the goods within 30 days of the receipt of the goods (this can be extended for international purchases provided that the item is posted within 21 days of receipt and tracking details are sent to me).

    ✩The buyer is responsible for paying return shipping costs using a tracked/signed for service.

    ✩Upon receipt of the returned goods, the seller will issue a refund.

    ✩Refunds cannot be given until the goods are returned, in good unused condition.

    ✩UK refunds are for the full price of goods plus initial shipping.

    ✩Non-EU refunds include the cost of the goods but not the initial shipping.

    ✩The returns policy does not apply to custom or personalised goods.