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Silver Kitty Face Earrings Tierracast Cat Charm Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings

Silver Four Leaf Clover Earrings Tierracast Charm Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings

Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Celtic Charm Tiny Earrings
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Sapphire Blue Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wire 9x6mm Blue Glass Dangle Handmade
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tierracast Apple Blossom Charm Free Shipping
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Olive Green and Terracotta Earrings 14k Gold Filled Ear Wires Limited quantity
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Celsian Gold Earrings 14k Gold Filled Ear Wire 8mm Glass Dangle
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Firelight Minimal Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires 8x6 Glass Dangle
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Jade Green Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires 8x6 Glass Dangle
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Purple Mix Minimal Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires 8x6 Glass Dangle
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Faerie Tears Minimal Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires 8x6 Glass Dangle
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Jade Green Opal Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wire 8x6mm Glass Rondelle Dangle Handmade
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Purple Mix Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wire 8x6mm Glass Rondelle Dangle Handmade
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Sea Witch Earrings Style # 2 Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wire 9x6mm Blue and Green Glass Dangle Handmade
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Faerie Tears Earrings Style #2 Sterling Silver Ear Wire 9x6mm Glass Rondelle Dangle Handmade
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Firelight Earrings Style #2 Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wire 8x6mm Blue Zircon and Topaz Glass Dangle
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Silver Kitty Face Earrings Tierracast Cat Charm Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings
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Sterling Silver Earrings 8mm Amethyst Glass Rosebud Dangle Tiny Petite Earrings
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Silver Celtic Triad Earrings Tierracast Charm Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings
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Silver Four Leaf Clover Earrings Tierracast Charm Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings
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Crystal Celsian Earrings Antique Copper 8mm Crystal Snail Beads Hypoallergenic Niobium Ear Wire
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Amethyst Sapphire and Jonquil Earrings 8x6mm Glass Dangle Nickel Free Handmade Earrings
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Firelight Earrings 9x6mm Blue Zircon and Amber Glass Dangle Nickel Free Handmade Earrings
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Faerie Tears Earrings 9x6mm Blue Zircon and Purple Glass Dangle Nickel Free Handmade Earrings
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Silver Dragonfly Earrings Tierracast Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings
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Silver Honey Bee Earrings Tierracast Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tiny Earrings
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Silver and Leather Bracelet Celtic Button Closure Tierracast Silver 8 Inches
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Sugar Skull Charm
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Ear Wires Tierracast Lu Charm Tiny Earrings
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Firelight Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wire 8x6mm Blue Zircon and Topaz Glass Dangle Handmade shorter style
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Celtic Charm Long Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Ankh Charm Tiny Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Jardin Charm Small Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Jardin Charm Tiny Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Celtic Charm Tiny Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Celtic Heart Charm Tiny Earrings
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Square Charm
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Silver Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires Tierracast Pewter Circle Charm
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Purple Iris Earrings Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wires 8x6mm Glass Rondelle
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Announcement CLEARANCE items will not be restocked. They are at pretty much rock bottom prices. Get them while they last. I'm going out of the supply business except for the random item I have overstock on.
Announcement
CLEARANCE items will not be restocked. They are at pretty much rock bottom prices. Get them while they last. I'm going out of the supply business except for the random item I have overstock on.
Reviews
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Mary Jo Kirtz on Dec 5, 2019
5 out of 5 starsWonderful quality bead caps. I’ve been looking for this exact item for a long time to no avail, until now.
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rhubarb on Dec 4, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAnother winner...love leverback style. My thanks to a stellar artist and seller!
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rhubarb on Dec 4, 2019
5 out of 5 starsLove the light show with these beautiful earrings! My thanks to a stellar artist and seller!
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rhubarb on Dec 4, 2019
5 out of 5 starsLovely earrings...well made! My thanks to a stellar artist and seller!
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About Cigarboxearrings
I received a gift card to a local craft shop and the rest is history
I received a gift card to a local craft shop in a Christmas exchange at work in 2007. I roamed around the shop wondering what I might be interested in trying. I finally narrowed it down to card stamping or beading. Obviously I chose beading. I began by sourcing locally and trying out different techniques. I spoke to local jewelry store owners to get their input. One of them told me that everyone was making jewelry and in a year 90% of them would be gone. I was determined not to be included in that 90%.
She also told me not to copy other peoples styles, but to try to develop my own. I believe I have done that over the years. I began selling off excess supplies when I opened wholesale accounts. This helped fund my jewelry business. Now it has become a permanent part of the business. I have since gone down to part time in my job as a nurse and plan to retire from that phase of my life in two years. I don't ever plan to retire from my own business unless circumstances beyond my control force it. It will be my joy in retirement. It tickles me that someone in Thailand is wearing a pair of my earrings, or someone in the Seychelles buys her wire from me. I guess in some ways I got lucky, but there was a lot of discipline and hard work involved to achieve the viable business I have today. Definitely worth it.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
12 gauge is the thickest wire and 28 gauge is the thinnest.
Care instructions
Most metals can be cleaned in an ultrasonic device, but be cautious about the plating on antiqued caps.
Custom and personalized orders
Any earring can be done in another color bead or metal. The caps may not be identical but they will be close. Please ask for what ever you want. Any earring can have a matching pendant made.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I don't offer gift wrapping formally, but will do my best to accommodate if needed. I will often include a small note card at the customer's request for gifts.
Wholesale availability
I buy from wholesalers and am not one myself, so don't offer this on supplies. I do offer a wholesale discount on jewelry. Please contact me for details.
Which wire should I use?
20 Gauge half hard is best for ear wires. Don't use plated for this application. Half hard is firm and will hold a shape. Dead soft is very pliable and will not hold a shape unless wrapped.
How to clean wire
Tumbling is the best way to clean solid, bare wires. Do not tumble plated wires. Brass, copper or silver cleaner can be used. Be sure to rinse and dry thoroughly.
Oxidizing metals
I use Jax silver blackener for my silver. I also use jax for brass and copper. Do not use these products on plated wires. You can then use a buffing block to highlight your piece.
Photography
This is the most challenging of all the aspects of online selling. Whatever camera you use, try to use fine zoom and the macro setting for close ups. Use a light tent if you have one or a southern exposure window about 2 pm. No glare then.