Boat fordite stud earrings
£75.00
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By Sasha Garrett
£75.00
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About this item
These stud earrings have summery rounds of retro boat fordite (boatite) which has been bezel set in sterling silver and finished off with sterling silver posts and scrolls. Boatite is a build up of cured paint from boat yards, in this case the Larson boat yard in the USA and this material is believed to be from the 1960's hence the retro colour palette of creams, tans, green and mustard in a pattern of wavey stripes. They measure about 12mm diameter and are low profile so not heavy on the earlobes. Comes in a gift box. Boatite is the name given to the cured build up of paint that forms in boat yards (I like to think of it as fordite's maritime cousin). Normally this build up would be thrown away but occasionally lumps of it would be kept as a curio and people are now realising the beauty of this waste material and turning it into jewellery. I cut and polish this material myself so if you would prefer something else then drop me a message.
About this item
These stud earrings have summery rounds of retro boat fordite (boatite) which has been bezel set in sterling silver and finished off with sterling silver posts and scrolls. Boatite is a build up of cured paint from boat yards, in this case the Larson boat yard in the USA and this material is believed to be from the 1960's hence the retro colour palette of creams, tans, green and mustard in a pattern of wavey stripes. They measure about 12mm diameter and are low profile so not heavy on the earlobes. Comes in a gift box.
Boatite is the name given to the cured build up of paint that forms in boat yards (I like to think of it as fordite's maritime cousin). Normally this build up would be thrown away but occasionally lumps of it would be kept as a curio and people are now realising the beauty of this waste material and turning it into jewellery. I cut and polish this material myself so if you would prefer something else then drop me a message.
I am happy to wrap and send gifts direct to recipients with a note - just specify their delivery address when you check out (I use track 24 or special delivery so you can follow it round the country to the recipient). I cut and polish my own fordite, surfite and bowlerite, I'm happy to take commissions. If I don't have shipping to your country set up please drop me a message as it might be possible. USA customers - I will be shipping using Royal Mail/ USPS so I can pre pay your tariff charges which I have included in the shipping costs.
Shipping & delivery
This item will be posted to you by Sasha Garrett within 3 days of receiving payment.
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What buyers say about Sasha Garrett
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A lovely idea well executed. I ordered these as a bespoke item for a wedding and received them within days. Excellent product, excellent service.
Harry
Bought 1 itemThese earrings are gorgeous and they match a necklace I already had.
Denise
Bought 1 itemThe necklace arrived very quickly. I was delighted to be sent information about the making of this lovely and unusual piece which I have passed on to the recipient as this was a gift. I thought it was beautiful and am sure the recipient will love it.
OrangeMoon
Bought 1 item
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