{"id":1923,"date":"2011-07-27T08:21:28","date_gmt":"2011-07-27T08:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2024-12-16T13:38:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T13:38:55","slug":"get-to-know-your-findings-focus-on-earrings-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/get-to-know-your-findings-focus-on-earrings-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know your Findings: Focus on Earrings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing says \u2018Glamour<\/strong>\u2019 like a pair of drop earring. \u00a0Unlike their safer, more sensible counterpart, the stud, long drops are made to be noticed! If the fashion press are to be believed, drop earrings, specifically the \u2018chandelier\u2019 style, go in and out of fashion on a regular basis. What can be more elegant than a pair of linear drop earrings? They go with most outfits and flatter all women as they add length to the neck. Note: by linear I mean a single vertical drop, usually straight, but sometimes curved. You will also find that by displaying pairs of drop earrings within your range, you add height and interest which will entice your customer. You always need more flamboyant items to capture people\u2019s attention. This will help you start the conversation around the jewellery which, more often than not, will then convert into a sale.<\/p>\n

As with a stud, to get a drop earring fully functional and comfortable there are a few crucial points that need to be considered.<\/p>\n

1. First and foremost the weight<\/strong>: many people are put off by large drop earrings because they think they will be uncomfortable. However it\u2019s all a question of balance<\/strong>. Try to consider your choice of materials. Use thinner gauges of metal, hollow beads and tube instead of wire; and don\u2019t always assume you have to use a hook fitting. It can often be far more appropriate to use a stud fitting which will ultimately provide more support for the ear, provided you use an adequate scroll.\u00a0A Bead and Ring pin<\/a> (French Fitting) is a great option: a classic ball stud with a simple open loop underneath allowing you to simply add your earring design. Just remember to consider the position of your loop or jump ring to ensure the design is front facing.<\/p>\n

2. If you are using crystals in your designs try using a Crystal Stud Fitting<\/a>. It\u2019s always more aesthetically pleasing if you can carry the\u00a0 design element through into your earring fittings<\/strong>, it creates a far nicer end result and sets a handmade item apart from a mass produced one.<\/p>\n

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To create a completely “handmade” earring, you can make both the design and the fitting yourself. \u00a0Hook fittings are extremely easy to make:<\/p>\n