hornseeker
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hornseeker on Feb 4, 2015 15:23:57 GMT -5
I have a friend who is getting into making earrings... and he is looking for a high quality post and back... for a good price of course...
Kingsley North has an assortment, their most expensive being $2 a piece, unless you bulk buy you can get them down to $1... Does anyone know the quality of these? Do you have any suggestions at finding a quality earring back?
Thank you!
Ernie
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Feb 5, 2015 14:14:11 GMT -5
A lot of people have allergic reactions to cheap metal. I stick with sterling silver and surgical steel for earring posts. Labeling the post material on the sale tag helps with sales.
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Post by Pat on Feb 5, 2015 14:25:06 GMT -5
I agree with jerrys . Use gold-filled to match gold earrings.
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Post by radio on Feb 5, 2015 15:51:36 GMT -5
stay far, far away from nickel as it is the number one metal that causes allergic reactions followed closely by copper. you will run into a number of folks who will tell you I can't wear ANY metal"! so just say "Oh, you poor thing!" and move on :-)
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hornseeker
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Post by hornseeker on Feb 9, 2015 10:35:10 GMT -5
Thanks all! Do any of you have links to what you feel are good backs for a good deal??
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Post by Pat on Feb 9, 2015 10:59:15 GMT -5
Since I buy them in bulk, I haven't bought them in years. However, I trust both Tripps.com and riogrande.com and have purchased a lot from both.
Tripps website is a mess, but there stuff is good. Might be better to call them up and they'll help you with the order. Ask for a paper catalog.
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Don
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Post by Don on Feb 10, 2015 18:21:04 GMT -5
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Post by phil on Feb 12, 2015 13:39:37 GMT -5
I usually buy them locally at Indian Jewelry Supply or thunderbird jewelry supply or Rio grande. All of these have websites you can order from or you can call and order too. IndianJewelry SupplyThunderbirdRio
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