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SILVER EARRINGS

RHODIUM-PLATED SILVER SUNBURST STUD EARRINGS

Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery


Sale price £27.00 Regular price £49.00
RHODIUM-PLATED SILVER SUNBURST STUD EARRINGS

There are days when you wake up looking like you've slept eight glorious hours, drunk two litres of water, and have your entire life together.

And then there are the other 97% of days.

Thankfully, jewellery exists.

These adorable Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver Sunburst stud earrings are like tiny little bursts of optimism for your ears. At approximately 7mm across, they're delightfully petite, wonderfully wearable and guaranteed to add just the right amount of sparkle without looking as though you've raided the Crown Jewels before popping to Tesco.

They're the definition of effortless.

Perfect for holidays, brunches, weddings, beach walks, office days or simply brightening up a rainy Tuesday when the British weather has once again mistaken July for November.

Sometimes the smallest earrings make the biggest impact.

These certainly do.

Build Your Own Little Ray of Sunshine

Gorgeous huggie hoops are also available, allowing you to create a beautifully coordinated jewellery collection that's elegant without trying too hard.

Prefer warmer tones?

Every piece is also available in luxurious Gold Vermeil, so whichever precious metal steals your heart, there's a little sunshine waiting for you.

Rhodium: The Jewellery World's Best-Kept Secret

Here's something that surprises almost everyone...

The brilliant white finish on these earrings comes from Rhodium, one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals on Earth.

Part of the Platinum family, Rhodium can cost around eight times more than pure Gold and significantly more than Platinum itself. It's exceptionally hard, highly scratch-resistant and wonderfully bright, making it the perfect protective coating for Sterling Silver.

Not only does Rhodium give Silver its dazzling mirror-like finish, but it also helps resist tarnishing, keeping your jewellery looking fresh and beautifully bright for longer.

Jewellers even use Rhodium to enhance White Gold and to create the illusion settings around Diamonds, helping gemstones appear even more brilliant.

Not bad for something most people have never heard of.

A Symbol That's Been Worshipped for Millennia

The sun has fascinated humanity since... well... before we had words for "fascinated."

Across much of the world, it symbolised strength, life and masculine energy, while in places including Germany, Japan, many Celtic cultures, parts of Africa, Native America, Oceania and New Zealand, the sun was honoured as a feminine force.

The ancient Chinese even told the wonderful story of a time when ten suns blazed across the sky, making the Earth unbearably hot until the divine archer Yi shot down nine of them, restoring balance to the world.

Which, frankly, sounds like the sort of heatwave Britain experiences whenever temperatures creep above 28 degrees.

Fortunately, these little sunbursts bring only warmth and sparkle.

No heroic archers required.

Caring for Your Rhodium-Plated Jewellery

Your earrings are designed to be worn and adored, but a little care will keep them looking their brightest.

• Avoid swimming while wearing them, particularly in chlorinated pools, as chlorine gradually wears away Rhodium plating.

• It's also best to remove them before showering, as even the small amounts of chlorine found in tap water can contribute to wear over time.

• Gently clean them with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly after wearing.

• Store them separately in a soft pouch or jewellery box to help prevent scratches.

The wonderful thing about Rhodium plating is that, should it eventually wear after years of love and wear, it's a straightforward process for a jeweller to professionally re-plate your earrings and restore that glorious bright white finish.

SHIPPING

Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I'm a boutique, not Bezos. If I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous Silver and Goldsmiths on order.

UK Shipping

Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.

International Shipping

Anywhere from 5 to 30 working days, depending on customs, the mood of your postal service, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.

Customs Policy

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your local customs authority before purchasing if you are outside the UK. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight company or when you collect your parcel.

If you are in the USA, please drop me a message before ordering.

ORDER CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO UNPAID CUSTOMS DUTIES BY THE BUYER.


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