topic Re: turquoise earrings in Jewelry

turquoise earrings

NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:48:40 GMT

I like the earrings below.

J427473 Affinity - Measuring approximately 1-3/4"L x 3/8"W, for $239.

@Kachina624 and other turquoise experts, would love to hear your opinions!

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SilleeMee — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:53:28 GMT

I'm no turquoise expert but I wouldn't pay that much for those earrings. I think they are over-priced by about a hundred bucks.

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gulf coast girl — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:19:37 GMT

I wouldn't pay that, no way, I think they're overpriced by $175.00

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ECBG — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:27:21 GMT

SS isn't an expensive metal; but I do like Infinity.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:27:26 GMT

These are $100 at Jtv dot com just to give you a comparison price. These are almost 1-1/2" long.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:35:40 GMT

Thanks @SilleeMee I like the bigger stones and more contemporary design. But they may be too expensive, no info on the stone. I don't need them, so I can pass.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:49:22 GMT

@SilleeMee I had bought these bigger dangles from HSN Chaco Canyon Kingman Turquoise earrings in Dec 2020 for $155, they are about 2 1/2 " long, but they really pull my earlobe in an unattractive way and I didn't notice for a while due to being housebound during the pandemic. So I continue to look. Maybe I should just have them altered, maybe that will work. But jewelry modifications are pricy too, and one never knows if they will work out.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:06:47 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

@SilleeMee I had bought these bigger dangles from HSN Chaco Canyon Kingman Turquoise earrings in Dec 2020 for $155, they are about 2 1/2 " long, but they really pull my earlobe in an unattractive way and I didn't notice for a while due to being housebound during the pandemic. So I continue to look. Maybe I should just have them altered, maybe that will work. But jewelry modifications are pricy too, and one never knows if they will work out.

@NYCLatinaMe

What I would do with those is remove the top section where the post is located. That will leave a loop on the next section down where you could attach a leverback finding. The section you remove, with the post, can be worn as studs. You can do it yourself or have a jeweler do it for you.

ETA-

You could take it down to a two-stone dangle also. That would make them lighter to wear.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:16:12 GMT

Thanks @SilleeMee that is a good idea. prefer leverback to studs, and they are studs, and they are longer than I prefer, so maybe removing the two top stones will work. I can probably find a leverback finding in Amazon, and sort of try it out myself. Good idea!

Or maybe look for a finding that I can attach one of the 2 stones removed to each earring. Always good to post. People have good ideas!

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Jk9 — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:21:21 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I got those Chaco earrings in the howlite and I use a big oversized backing on them to make them sit better on my ear lobe. It made a difference in how they look on me. You might want to try that if you decide to keep the earring longer.

Otherwise, converting them is a great idea too.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:26:29 GMT

Thanks @Jk9 I do have those backings, but my ears are very sensitive, meaning bad metal makes them swell, so I have never used them (came in a kit with other stuff). My piercing is not stretched, but it does stretch with these earrings. I know one time I had those backings made of sticky paper that helped keep earrings sit perky, and maybe they will help, but the weight of the earring will still be there. They are heavy!

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Jk9 — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:30:37 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I understand. Those earrings are at the limit I can wear and I don't wear them for extended periods. Sounds like you have done what you can and I would move forward with revising the earrings. They will still look great and yours will be unique.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:05:18 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe. That style would be lovely on someone with a long slender neck, which wouldn't be me. I personally prefer designs with a more organic, artisian look.

The turquoise is nothing special. Strange Affinity wants to be known as our gem supplier but they don't even mention the source of the stone. Every good supplier does that routinely.

That's a lot of money for no-name turquoise.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:04:11 GMT

That is what I was thinking @Kachina624, They don't even state what kind of turquoise it is, and it is very expensive. I know you know a lot about turquoise, and I was wondering if you could see something I miss. Pretty design, price too high, too little info. Decided to pass.

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Allthingsgirly67 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:46:01 GMT

I like the JTV one the best. I’ve had wonderful luck with them.

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wagirl — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:31:53 GMT

what is the turquoise? If it is Sleeping beauty than I can see the price being that much--

no, not SB turq---not that clear blue--yes, way over priced

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Enufstuff — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:11:44 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe If you have a Michael's near you (or online),

you can purchase sterling silver lever backs there. You can also get them from Fire Mountain Gems online.

You will need small jewelry pliers, which you can get at either store. If you know someone who makes silver jewelry, they could do it for you and you would not have to purchase pliers. Perhaps someone at a local Michael's or Joanne's could do it for you. They sometimes have people working there who do jewelry making classes and are capable of doing that for you.

I make silver and sea glass jewelry. I could do it for you in five minutes. If you do it yourself, just remember to not cut the ring at the top of the stone. You will need small wire cutters to cut where the stone above is attached to the ring. You will need that ring to attach the lever back.

If you do it yourself, you will need two small pliers to open the ring at the bottom of the lever back, to twist the two sides open. There are videos online to show how to make earrings and to attach a lever back to the earring. Good luck.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:37:39 GMT

Thanks @Enufstuff!

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Enufstuff — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:31:43 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe You are welcome.

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alice87 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:42:37 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

@SilleeMee I had bought these bigger dangles from HSN Chaco Canyon Kingman Turquoise earrings in Dec 2020 for $155, they are about 2 1/2 " long, but they really pull my earlobe in an unattractive way and I didn't notice for a while due to being housebound during the pandemic. So I continue to look. Maybe I should just have them altered, maybe that will work. But jewelry modifications are pricy too, and one never knows if they will work out.

You can potentially remove the lower piece and polish the bottom. Nail files are pretty much the jewelry files. The stones seem to have metal around them, it should not be too diffiuclt. I have a friend who makes jewelry and a lot of her tools come from husband's tool box.