Tina Weymouth Earrings

Miyuki glass beads are considered the "world standard" for seed beads.

Around 70 years ago Seiichi Katsuoka became fascinated by glass seed beads. By 1949 he had immersed himself in the art of glass blowing & learned the art of making these tiny beads. He passed this passion down to this son, Hiroshi, who continued his study. Hiroshi innovated the styles his father had taught him, creating new types & styles of seed beads. Eventually, the Miyuki Seed Bead Company was created. Miyuki was the first successful mass producing Japanese seed bead company. Delica, Drop Beads, & Twist Beads are among the original styles Miyuki is responsible for. Miyuki beads have become the "world standard" for glass seed beads. They are used by fashion designers, artists, & bead fanatics.

The word "Delica" denotes the shape of the bead. Delica seed beads are cylinder shaped. 

Size 11 beads are the second smallest size available. Fringe earrings made with these slightly larger beads are more affordable, as they require less beads per earring, as well as slightly less time & effort.

If you compare the earrings made with the size 11 beads & those with the size 15 beads, you will notice the smaller (15) beads fit more cohesively. In order to make the beads used in this earring (11) sit better, we have given them more space along the thread to allow for tension. If the beads along the fringe start to sit unevenly, simply roll them around between your fingers while GENTLY pulling down*. This will bring them back to their intended position. 

*DO NOT PULL TOO HARD. This can damage the integrity of the earring.

C-Lon Threads are a superior bead thread - essential for beading & jewelry making. It is a high quality, slightly flat, nylon monocord that is more durable than other brands of beading of thread. Even more, C-Lon Threads are permanently dyed & UV resistant, so the color will not fade or rub off. 

The ear wire is the part of the earring that goes through your ear lobe. We use 14k gold filled ear wires because they can be worn in the most sensitive of ears! 14k gold filled metals are nickel free, hypoallergenic, & will not turn, tarnish, or stain your skin.

 

For more information on 14k gold filled metal, see our FAQ page!

Our fringe earrings are made with high quality C-Lon Beading Thread & Myuki Glass Seed Beads. Using these premium materials extends the life of your earrings, ensuring their shape, color, & look remain in prestine condition! 

Here are a few steps you can take to care for your fringe earrings ☞

・To deep clean your earrings - remove dirt that is trapped between your seed beads by gently sweeping a soft brush (such as a child's tooth brush) over your earrings.
▹ Make sure you do this gently! While the threads are strong & reinforced, if you pull too hard on the earrings you may compromise it's integrity.

・ For more frequent cleaning, use wet wipes or a damp cloth to clean the surface of your earrings. Dry them off with a dry cloth, preferably a microfiber (jewelry polishing) cloth.

・ Avoid pulling the earrings.
▹ When we weave the beads we reinforce the design by going back through the beads - making them sturdy & relatively durable. However, if they are pulled too hard the design can become compromised. If this happens, contact us! There may be an easy solution, such as pulling a certain thread, that we can guide you through. If it is more complicated, but is still fixable, you can send us the earring & we will repair it ♡

・Avoid hitting your earrings against hard surfaces. 
▹ Myuki beads are known for their durability, however, they are glass! Knocking them too hard against a surface may damage the beads.

・Store in a dry area or box.
▹ Avoid storing your beads in an area with high humidity.