Pair of Bethlehem Olivewood Plugs Double Flare Gauges Wooden Earrings Jewelry Organic Wood Stretchers 0g - 4"

*Disclaimer* Olivewood is one of the safest options for wood plugs, however while extremely low, there are still risks of allergic reactions. No wood is free from risk of allergic reactions, while some are more prone to cause a reaction than others. Most people can wear most woods without issue.

Due to the nature of wood no two plugs will be entirely identical although I do my best to get the best possible matches. The pair you receive will vary slightly from any of the plugs pictured.

Plugs are measured to 12.5mm - 13.5mm total width and flares are measured to 1.3mm to 1.8mm in size. If you would like them thinner or thicker please leave a note at checkout.

Due to being handmade measurements can vary +/- .5mm Please message me if you need precise measurements. But I do my best to take the extra time to ensure consistency on all of my plugs.

During the drying process this wood is prone to cracking in the center of the Heartwood of the tree branches. This may result in plugs with circular grain patterns to have small cracks in the center of the design as the circular patterns come from the center of the branch. I use a flexible thin CA glue to seal these cracks. The glue is only applied to the cracks when in the center of the plug to seal the crack. The wood is dry by the time its made into plugs so no farther cracking will occur with proper care. The glue is only applied when the cracks are small enough to be fully sealed without the glue coming into contact of any area that will be in contact with skin. If the crack protrudes to the wearable area the wood will not be used.

This dramatic and beautiful wood is milled from pruning’s of trees that no longer produce fruit. The wood comes from the Galilee region of Israel or Holy Land. Olivewood trees live and produce fruit for hundreds of years. Each piece has a unique figure and history. The older the tree is the broader and more gnarled the trunk appears. Its root system is so robust that it can regenerate the tree even if the aboveground structure is destroyed. This very hard and close grained wood is yellow or light greenish-brown and is often finely veined with a darker tint.

After the plugs are shaped to size and the wearable area is sanded smooth i sand the faces of the plugs on my belt sander through various grits, and finishing with skin safe oils and waxes for a durable finish.

Plugs are made to have a matte finish for a more natural appearance. Not made to be glossy/shiny.

As with all wood plugs the wood will darken over time, as the wax finish wears off, the wood will absorb the oils you use on your ear lobes. You can reapply a wax to them if you wish, i would recommend carnauba wax as it is hard and durable as well as vegan friendly.

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Pictures are taken in a light box for a professional look and to capture the most detail. The lighting may slightly effect the shades of the colors (although i do my best to ensure all pictures are true to the plugs), please message me if you want to see this pair in natural lighting or against other back grounds.

All wood plugs are finished with a vegan friendly blend of Organic Jojoba Oil and Carnauba wax. The finish is made in-house in small batches and is available for purchase to refinish your jewelry over time