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Comfortable, minimalist jewelry that feels more like a soft, broken-in tee shirt rather than an itchy wool sweater! High quality jewelry that is simple yet solid. All items are handmade in Maine and beautifully packaged to make a perfect gift (even if it's to yourself!) Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
-Amy
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A little background:
I began designing and creating jewelry because I always had a hard time finding pieces that I liked wearing myself. In fact, I never really liked wearing jewelry at all! I found it uncomfortable and irritating, and would want to take it off halfway through the day. In addition, I had a tough time finding the simple, clean designs that I could see so clearly in my mind, but never on store shelves. I really appreciate an understated and uncluttered aesthetic, and have high standards of comfort--I don't like when I can feel my jewelry, and wanted to wear it more like a soft, broken-in tee shirt rather than an itchy wool sweater. As my customer base began to grow, I was surprised to find out how many others out there had the same hang-ups with jewelry. It's been so rewarding to bring little pieces of joy into people's lives, one pair of tiny open hoops or ear climbers at a time!
COVID-19 SHOP NOTE:
During this challenging time, I am happy to be able to continue providing quality, handmade jewelry to customers all over the country (and the world!) I am a one-woman business, creating my jewelry from my home studio in Freeport, Maine. I am taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously, and am following all social/physical distancing guidelines as well as upholding high standards of hygiene/sanitation in handling orders and around the studio/house. I want us all to be safe. I'm so grateful for our mail carriers these days, along with all the medical workers, grocers, and other frontline folks helping to keep us all going.
Lastly, thank you for considering supporting a small business (and depending on where you live-- a local business!) The world seems a lot smaller these days, and it has really made me appreciate all the amazing small businesses that quietly keep our economy running. I've been trying to give small local businesses some extra love these days when I can, and I encourage you to do the same if you are able. Though you may see many closed storefronts in your town, check in with these businesses online and you may be surprised how many have created online shops for shipping or curbside pickup.
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Dawn on 17 Feb, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThese are such simple but classic earrings. They are so airy and lightweight even someone who gets irritated by something on their ears could wear these. So happy I found this artist and shop. Thank you for a wonderful product.
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Shelia on 30 Apr, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI have 2 pair, 1” gold, 1/2” silver, can’t tell I have them on
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Stephanie on 29 Apr, 2024
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! I've worn them every day since they arrived!
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About SquirrelsNestJewelry
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Amy Mazzurco
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Hello! My name is Amy. I enjoy creating jewelry that matches my own style...simple, subtle, and not too fussy. I love pieces that look equally at home with jeans or a dress. I hope you will love wearing my jewelry as much as I enjoy making it!
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Jed Davis, Christopher Mazzurco
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Frequently asked questions
Will your earrings fit in normal sized ear piercings?
Yes! I use 20-22 gauge wire (depending on the style) on any earring part that goes through the ear. These are standard sizes of wire used for earring wires.
Do any of your products contain nickel?
Nope! All of my products are nickel and lead-free.
I am super sweet and I want to send some of your earrings as a gift. Can you ship directly to that person? What about gift wrap?
Yes! I have many customers send my jewelry as a gift to a special someone. Here's how to do it: At checkout, check the "This order is a gift" box. Below that box, you have a couple more options. You can add a gift message (that's free!) and you can upgrade to a super spiffy gift-wrapped option for a small extra fee. If you don't want the extra gift wrap, the jewelry will still come packaged in a cute, simple white box tied with a pretty ribbon.
Continue your checkout, and make sure you have the ship-to address set for the gift-recipient. And then your gifting is complete! You will get a tracking number when the order ships, so you can keep an eye on the package as it makes its way to the lucky recipient!
What does "gold-filled" mean?
Many of my earrings are made with gold-filled or rose gold-filled metal. Gold-filled is made by heat- and pressure-bonding a thin layer of karat gold to a brass (or other base metal) core. Karat gold covers the brass surface, making it tarnish-resistant. The value of gold-filled is greater than gold-plated because gold-filled has an actual layer of karat gold, not just a microscopic film. Gold-filled should last decades (or longer!) as opposed to gold-plated, which has such a thin layer of gold that it starts to rub off after a short time.
Rose gold-filled has a bit more copper blended in to create a warm rosy hue.
I really love using gold-filled, because you can have beautiful, quality gold jewelry that isn't cost-prohibitive.
Are your earrings sold as a pair or individually?
Most styles are sold as a pair, except metalwork ear climbers, which are sold individually (since many times people like to use those in a second piercing, or mix and match.) Some solid gold items are also sold individually. The item descriptions will mention if earrings are sold as a pair or individually, but if you want to double check, don't hesitate to ask!
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