9ct Gold Ormer Shell Studs

Originally handmade by Athene in Sterling Silver and then cast from Athene’s own resulting mould in 9ct gold, each one of the cast pieces is then worked into by hand to create detail and individuality.

No two of these will ever be identical and the imperfections and idiosyncrasies of the hand finishing process are design elements in their own right to be celebrated.

Hallmarked at the London Assay Office. Also available in 18ct Gold on request. Overall length of each earring is 25mm approx.  Each ormer weighs 2.57g.

The Ormer is a protected species in Guernsey waters and collecting them is strictly controlled.There are only a few ‘Ormering tides’ a year, when these delicate creatures are allowed to be taken from the beaches. Diving for them is prohibited, they must only be collected by wading, and only when they reach a certain size and level of maturity. The ormer shells used in my jewellery are much smaller than those allowed to be collected, they are the natural wastage from the old Rocquaine Ormer farm, which has now closed due to retirement. Ormers are no longer farmed in Guernsey.

Each product comes individually packaged in a branded gift box

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All of Athene’s pieces are handmade by her and her small team in their St Peter Port studio. Each piece is individually crafted with care and attention  to be made perfectly for you.

These earrings are in stock and available for immediate despatch.

Returns

If you’re not absolutely delighted with your purchase, of course you don’t have to keep it. You don’t want to keep things that don’t make your heart sing. Just send it back in the same unworn condition that you received it within 21 days and we’ll return your payment. No problem and no quibbles.

If any of our pieces have any kind of fault, however small, we’ll of course sort it out straight away. Just let us know and we’ll do the right thing.

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