Raw Diamond Post Stud Earrings

It’s been just over a year since I started to make these little post / stud earrings, and to my surprise, these had quickly became one of the best seller in my online shop!  This particular style is the first and only item that I ever offered repeatedly, since most of the time I enjoy creating One Of A Kind items intead.  Same method, but lots of variations, different combination of gemstone with different color of Rough Diamond beads.  I am certainly happy that I found my little niche of success, and these had quickly became one of my stable offered items in my Etsy Jewelry Shop

 

Yet, with the concept of “nothing new under the sun”, it is true with Artisan crafted items as well…..  in the past year I’ve experienced quite a few encounter of others trying to take advantage of what I’ve came up with, but I see these as the most despicable form of affirmation, and truly believe that only the best will prevail, and kept on going with what I know I can do….  time and time again these were put to the test, and I am confident to say that with the same attention to details, these remain my original design!  And I am extremely thankful for those who supported me along the way!  So Thank you!  For your good common sense, respect, and support to my original design.

 

And with that said… and with recent rise in cost of materials that I use for making of these little raw Diamond post earrings, it’s inevitable that I have to raise my listing price of these (which truthfully had been lower than wholesale pricing) to a more appropriate price range.  At current pricing, and as effortless as these may appear to you….  after calculating my cost of materials (i.e. rough / raw Diamond, Sterling Silver or Goldfilled wire in assortment of sizes and length, Sterling Silver or Goldfill friction clutch), I am only getting less than minimum wage for the time that I put into making each and every one of these.  I can tell you that it’s NOT easy working with these raw / rough Diamond beads, and if you have experienced working with these you probably know what I am talking about too……  Sometimes I put in almost ONE Hour of time for ONE of these post earring, so that’s almost TWO hours for ONE PAIR of these studs……

 

As suggested from a few of my respected peers (you know who you are! XO) I’ve decided to share a bit more details of how these were made.  Yes there are hammering involved, and yes there are pliers and cutters involved.  The setting in these posts are of my own design. They’re made from Sterling Silver or Goldfill wire and constructed by “weaving” these stones and beads with wire onto this setting,  that makes them very sturdy and almost solid.  A lot more fiddling work than my photo shown, which is how they’re meant to be!  The “behind the scene” construction should be kept behind the scene!  As a jewelry enthusiast myself, it pleases me so much to be able to create a piece of jewelry with just Wire & Beads!  Yet they will wear just as any piece of jewelry made with faceted gemstone and metal sheets, no glue (gasp!) or fire involved.  I cannot stress enough how much attention I paid to the making of each and everyone of these little precious studs.  And each one is made COMPLETELY out of wire!  And this is the creativity and quality that I offer.

There are quite a few “similar” items listed online, but they are NOT the same….  . By selecting a pair from me, I promise you all the 10+ years of wire manipulating skills and knowledge that I have, along with all the attention to details that I give to EACH & EVERY piece that I made!  I am PROUD!!  Of what I can do, so the same will apply to each and every pair of these precious little studs that I’ll make for you!

 

I’ve also start to play with the idea of offering some alternative choices instead of just with raw or rough Diamond.  And I think I might be able to keep the cost of these lower due to materials, but in another way, I am tempted to offer them with more precious center stone too!  And that’s still in the works, but here are some that I’ve made up to show you what might be available soon!  And here are a few pairs that I’ve made, which very likely will be Limited Edition due to available materials.

 

 

 

So stay tuned……  And Thank You!  For all those that had supported my design of these over the past year!  I am looking forward to sharing these joyous creations with you if you’re not yet familiar with these!  And yes I can always work with you for a custom pair too since….  well these are actually quite lovely as birthday jewelry as well, I can offer them with combination of birthstones as well!  Just let me know!

 

Oh and last but not least…..  These had been popular as some will request to have sets of Trios made…..  matching pair of post earrings with a pendant charm as a set!  And here are some that I’ve made upon request.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!  Feel free to contact me either through   Crysallis Creations on Facebook    or else through Conversation on Crysallis Creations on Etsy

Until next time!  🙂