Dog Drop Earrings - Mini Stamped Faces
These earrings are handmade in my studio and feature sterling silver shepherd hooks which are super strong and are made using 1mm thick wire, so you'll hopefully never lose an earring again!
Made from recycled Aluminium, Brass, Copper, and Sterling Silver, these Dog Face Earrings are individually hand-stamped.
The dog breeds I currently have designed are;
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Dalmatian
English Bulldog
French Bulldog
Greyhound / Whippet
Husky
Labrador
Pitbull
Poodle
Pomeranian / Japanese Spitz
Rottweiler
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Cartoon Dog – 1 Dachshund
Cartoon Dog – 2 Labrador
Cartoon Dog – 3 Rottweiler
Cartoon Dog – 4 Scooby-Doo / Great Dane
Cartoon Dog - 5 Sheepdog
Each design starts from a sketched drawing. It is then transferred to the metal using a template I've traced around. Using a variety of stamps, I hand-stamp each dog's facial expression into the metal bringing the dog to life. Each head is then precisely hand cut using my hand saw and a super fine saw blade.
All edges are then filed smooth, a hole drilled and countersunk to remove any burs. All surfaces are then sanded to remove all scratches and polished using various grades to reveal a shiny matt finish. The shepherd hooks are then added and each pair is given a final hand polishing before they are ready for their new owners.
Each dog head measures approximately 15mm-20mm tall and 15mm-20mm wide and is very lightweight. Hanging from Shepherd hooks the approximate total height is 35mm - 40mm tall.
Some breeds come in a natural finish OR with a blackened oxide/patina finish.
The Oxide / Patina is a surface treatment that will wear away over time, revealing the metal below. This is exacerbated if cleaned too much, so I recommend only cleaning when necessary. Should you wish to have them re-oxidised after the patina has worn away, just contact me and I can arrange this service.
If yours has a natural finish and you would like to maintain the bright and shiny appearance of the metal, you will need to clean them regularly using Brasso or Silvo (see cleaning tips for more information).
All Meekz jewellery comes in a gift box.