They may be clip-ons. Perhaps you no longer enjoy donning studs. Whatever it may be, you want to wear your earrings differently and switch up the look.Read on to find out how to alter earrings to fit your desired look.
Three Elements That Impact Earring Conversion
There are many different types of earrings, including hoops, studs, dangling earrings, and clip-ons. You could choose one type over another depending on your personal preferences! The converting procedure is not simple, though. Here are a few things to think about:
Your earring’s design:
Not every design can be altered for every type of earring. You won’t be able to convert a little pair of gemstone studs to omega-back clip-ons since the jeweller won’t have enough room to connect the new parts. You must also think about the final appearance of the earrings; for example, do you want a pair of rectangle earrings that you are converting to dangle earrings to hang vertically or horizontally? Is the conversion possible? You may decide what you can accomplish with your earrings by talking with your jeweller.
Your earring’s material is typically not a concern for most jewellers when converting fine jewellery because the metals and stones are normally of a high enough calibre to withstand the conversion procedure. However, the material would be a problem if you want to convert costume jewellery earrings. Many earrings made of costume jewellery are set with plastic and glass rhinestones that may burn if exposed to heat, or they are made of cheap alloys that do not take metalwork because they contain lead or zinc. Before continuing, a jeweller might use a laser test to see whether the earrings are usable.
The earring’s finish:
Metalwork can take the colour out of items that are gold-filled or gold-plated. Remember that the jeweller will need to re-plate your piece following work in order to give it its original appearance. Due to the fact that new gold plating has a very vibrant and contemporary colour, this might alter the appearance of the converted antique earrings.
The Conversion of Earrings
It’s time to begin the conversion procedure after you and the jeweller have agreed on the specifics. In every case, the jeweller is required to provide components in order to alter the earring’s design. Below is a list of the conversions in more detail:
Stud Posts/Screwbacks:
The jeweller strips the earrings of any further embellishments, such as bails, jump rings, clip-on backs, or dangles, leaving the design alone. The jeweller marks the necessary solder point after separating the design from its original parts and fastens a stick post or screwback post to the back of the design.
Hoop, Leverback, or French Wire: By transforming any style of earring into a hoop or dangly earring, you are effectively turning the design into a charm earring. A bail or jump ring is affixed to the top of the design after the original components have been removed, and this is then soldered to the hoop, leverback, or french wire. After then, the decoration hangs from the earring.
Omega-back clip-ons and screw clip-ons are the two types of clip-ons available. Screw clip-ons can have the design directly connected to the flat front of the component, giving the earring a “stud” look, depending on your preferences. They can also be dangling earrings as an alternative. Omega-back clip-ons, on the other hand, need to be firmly fastened to the design’s back.
You are now prepared to convert earrings! Comment below and we can help you get started if you want to alter the appearance of your item without having to buy an entirely new set of earrings.