Etsy Shop for SaruStar

Lafayette and Great Jones Dirt Earrings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:44:13 -0500

$25.00
These earrings are made from genuine New York City street dirt- the dirty kind of dirt- set in sterling silver. Completely handmade and totally waterproof- your dirt jewelry will not turn to mud!

I first started creating dirt jewelry after completion of an extensive diamond setting class in midtown Manhattan. As I sat diamondlessly at my jewelers bench, I looked out my window for inspiration. Trying not to stare directly at the lady across the street doing dishes, I noticed the fluttering leaves of the potted ivy plant on my fire escape. I looked at the mound of dirt at its base and felt a little sorry for it. Why shouldn't dirt get a little time in the spotlight?

Now I get my dirt from the street. I walk around the city with my little sister, and we scoop up dirty dirt (wearing rubber gloves) and put it in little baggies to bring back to the Saru Star studio.

Sterling silver, dirt
Bezel size 6mm

4mm is also available in another listing

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Houston and Christie Dirt Earrings

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:24:13 -0400

$22.00
These earrings are made from genuine New York City street dirt- the dirty kind of dirt- set in sterling silver. Completely handmade and totally waterproof- your dirt jewelry will not turn to mud!

I first started creating dirt jewelry after completion of an extensive diamond setting class in midtown Manhattan. As I sat diamondlessly at my jewelers bench, I looked out my window for inspiration. Trying not to stare directly at the lady across the street doing dishes, I noticed the fluttering leaves of the potted ivy plant on my fire escape. I looked at the mound of dirt at its base and felt a little sorry for it. Why shouldn't dirt get a little time in the spotlight?

Now I get my dirt from the street. I walk around the city with my little sister, and we scoop up dirty dirt (wearing rubber gloves) and put it in little baggies to bring back to the Saru Star studio.

Sterling silver, dirt
Bezel size 4mm

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Roosevelt Dirt Necklace

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:45:58 -0400

$27.00
This pendant is made from genuine New York City street dirt- the dirty kind of dirt- set in sterling silver. Completely handmade and totally waterproof- your dirt jewelry will not turn to mud!

I first started creating dirt jewelry after completion of an extensive diamond setting class in midtown Manhattan. As I sat diamondlessly at my jewelers bench, I looked out my window for inspiration. Trying not to stare directly at the lady across the street doing dishes, I noticed the fluttering leaves of the potted ivy plant on my fire escape. I looked at the mound of dirt at its base and felt a little sorry for it. Why shouldn't dirt get a little time in the spotlight?

Now I get my dirt from the street. I walk around the city with my little sister, and we scoop up dirty dirt (wearing rubber gloves) and put it in little baggies to bring back to the Saru Star studio.

Sterling silver, dirt
Pendant size 1/2"
Chain 16"

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