02/09/2026
A little story about magical jackets...
These little zultanites were bought by my client as a memento of her trip to Turkey. They were originally intended as side stones for a larger gemstone in a ring — so, as you can imagine, they were very small.
Too small, really, to have much of a presence as studs. And with no second piercing, my client wasn't quite sure what to do with them.
Sooooo, I suggested earring jackets. And then we had a little fun with them. 😉
We made three completely different pairs — one with mother-of-pearl, one with enamel and one with double gemstone halos (cos I run extra that way!). And all with concealed mouse tails, so gemstone or pearl drops can be added too.
This is the magic of earring jackets: one pair of studs can suddenly become so many different earrings. You don't have to commit to just one look.
And if you're thinking about cost, there's a clever option here too: the studs themselves can be made in a higher grade of gold, while the jackets can be made in a different, more accessible grade of gold, or even sterling silver. So you can have the beautiful investment piece at the centre, without necessarily making every component the same price point.
So yes, I really do mean it when I say there is A LOT you can do with a simple pair of studs. 🥰