Thursday, February 12, 2015

25% OFF with code 25OFF / Aqua Blue Crystal Drop Earrings / Argentium Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Fill

PLEASE READ POLICIES BELOW *BEFORE* PURCHASING!!! All jewelry is HANDMADE upon order and takes 1-3 weeks to make BEFORE shipping. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Intricately designed with an exotic flare, these earrings will certainly make a statement!  These gorgeous handmade earrings feature Aqua Blue glass briolette beads hanging from handmade Argentium Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Fill earring wires.
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Please Choose:
1) METAL:  Argentium Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Fill wire
2) COLOR: Picture 5, from left to right. (please note this picture shows belly rings with the same briolettes):
 - Aqua Blue
 - Rose Pink
 - Smoky Brown
 - Onyx Black
 - Ruby Red

All orders come beautifully packaged with handmade earring cards in organza bags. Perfect for gift giving!

*If you do not choose preferences, I will send Aqua Blue / Argentium Sterling Silver

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PLEASE READ BELOW *BEFORE* PURCHASING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW!! FAQ & METAL DESCRIPTIONS (see below)

PROCESSING TIME: All orders will have a 1-3 week ESTIMATED production time. That means, it will take me roughly 1-3 weeks to make your order BEFORE it ships. These production times are ESTIMATES!!!!  SOMETIMES IT MAY TAKE LONGER THAN 3 WEEKS FOR YOUR ORDER TO SHIP!!  If you need your order sooner than that, please contact me BEFORE purchasing, and I will try to accomodate you. Upgrades to Priority Mail can be added to your order BEFORE purchasing (see below).

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOUR ITEM?
PLEASE NOTE - I can not always answer every email asking me when your order will arrive. Please check the front of my Etsy website in the Shop Announcement section for updates on shipping times before emailing me. Most items will arrive at your house roughly 2-4 weeks from the date you purchased them. As noted above, IF YOU NEED YOUR ORDER SOONER THAN 2-4 WEEKS, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR ITEM!!!!
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*** IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE PROCESSING TIME AS STATED ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THE ITEM! ***
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SHIPPING: All orders are shipped via USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL
United States: 3-5 business days + Processing Time (1-2 weeks)
Other Countries: 1-3 weeks + Processing Time (1-2 weeks)

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please note, you may have to pay additional taxes and fees when purchasing from another country. Items may also get held up in customs, which can increase shipping times.

NEED FASTER SHIPPING? Please contact me *PRIOR TO YOUR PURCHASE* and I will create a custom order for you to purchase. Priority Mail and Express Mail upgrades are available:

PRIORITY MAIL
Small Box (Contact me for pricing on larger shipments)
US - $6.00, 2-3 business days + Processing Time*
Canada - $20.00, 6-10 business days + Processing Time*
Other Countries - $24.00, 6-10 business days + Processing Time*

EXPRESS MAIL:
US - $18.50, Overnight to most locations + Processing Time*
Canada - $33.00, 3-5 business days to most locations + Processing Time*
Other Countries - $48.00, 3-5 business days to most locations + Processing Time*

All of the jewelry pieces you see here are designs handmade by artist Ryan Anastasi. Each piece is made to order, so please allow production time as indicated for each listing under the shipping info section. PLEASE NOTE: These production times are "estimates." Your item will usually ship by the production time listed. However, during peak selling times like holiday season, production times may be longer. Please contact me directly if you are on a deadline and I will do everything I can to accommodate you.

Do to the custom nature of my work, all sales are final. Seller is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping. Shipping insurance is added to all items over $30. Please see my Policies page for more information.
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FAQ: What is the standard belly ring gauge?

16g or 14g. Please see this page for more information on gauge size: http://www.pagoda.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4017242

FAQ: Why are many of your belly rings 20g instead of the standard 16-14g belly rings?

My belly rings are unique in that they are handmade and they incorporate beads. Most small beads do not have holes large enough to accommodate 16-14g wire. Therefore, I use 20g wire (the same width as earring posts). I have recently found some beads that do have larger holes and so I have added some 16g rings. They are listed under they 16g Belly Ring section.

FAQ: Will a 20g belly ring make my hole shrink?

I personally have not had a problem with this. However, several customers have stated that a 20g ring made their hole shrink. Therefore, I would not recommend the 20g ring if you have a newer piercing. Please see the 16g ring section. Many of my customers with older piercings have stated they have not had a problem with shrinking.

FAQ: How sturdy are you belly rings? Can I wear them swimming, etc?

My rings are fairly sturdy, but as stated above, the 20g rings are a much thinner gauge. Therefore, they are by nature more fragile. Furthermore, many of the rings are designed to open and close like a jump ring by bending the wire. Any one who know anything about wire knows that you can only bend a wire so many time before it becomes brittle and eventually breaks. Therefore, I recommend limiting the amount of times you bend these rings. It's probably not the best idea to take them on and off every day if you want them to last. I also recommend bending them as per the included instructions (like a jump ring).

Swimming in chlorinated or salt water may make your jewelry tarnish.
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TYPES OF METAL:

COPPER (Nickel-Free): 
Enamel coated copper craft wire. This copper wire is coated with enamel to prevent oxidization. However, if the enamel gets nicked, the wire may develop a brown to black discoloration due to oxidation. This copper is 100% Nickel Free.

ARGENTIUM STERLING SILVER (Nickel-Free):
93-95% Pure Sterling Silver, 3-6% Copper, 1-2% Germanium as purchased from RioGrande.com. This is the NEW silver! Mixed with Germanium to make it tarnish resistant.
  - Argentium Silver Facts Sheet:
    http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/Argentium-Fact-File.pdf
  - Argentium Silver Features Brochure:
    http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/Argentium-Brochure.pdf
  - MSDS Sheet:
    http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/Argentium-Sterling-Silver-Round-Wire-MSDS.pdf

14K GOLD FILL (<0.05% Nickel):
14/20 Gold Fill wire purchased from RioGrande.com
Information provided by RioGrande: “Gold-filled, or gold overlay, is made by heat- and pressure-bonding a thin layer of 14K or 12K gold to a brass core. The "14/20" or "12/10" notation refers to the ratio of karat gold to brass core by weight and indicates the karat value of the gold. "14/20" gold-filled material is made with 14-karat gold and the gold represents 1/20th (or 5%) of the total weight of the material.
• 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.
• All of Rio’s gold-filled products meet federal quality standards.
• Gold-filled jewelry is economical. Your customers enjoy the warm tones of gold at a fraction of the cost of pure gold.
• In 14/20 gold-filled, 5% of the total weight of the metal is 14-karat gold”
  - MSDS sheet:
    http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/14-20-Gold-Filled-Round-Wire-MSDS.pdf

14K SOLID GOLD (0.2-5.6% Nickel): 
100% Solid 14K Gold purchased from RioGrande.com
  - MSDS sheet:
    http://media1.riogrande.com/Content/14K-Yellow-Round-Wire-MSDS.pdf                    


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