NEW! Tiny Crystal Faced Niobium Post Earrings (~2mm diameter)

NEW! In the Pretty Sensitive Ears' Etsy shop today I have posted a variety of NEW tiny, colorful crystal, 100% hypoallergenic, nickel free, Niobium post earrings. These new tiny crystal niobium post earrings have a diameter ranging from approximately 2 - 2.2 mm. So far in my shop these are listed in clear, amethyst, siam, light siam, emerald, jet black, and aquamarine.
This smaller size crystal post earring is great for just a bit of sparkle and also great for second / third piercings.
Niobium is extremely comfortable. I often forget I am wearing earrings at all! It has been wonderful for my sensitive ears and for many of my Pretty Sensitive Ears customers too.
I am so excited to be able to offer these new smaller crystal niobium post earrings, giving those of us with sensitive ears even more options! Stop by and check them out ~ they are very nice!

Amber Niobium Posts Video Now on YouTube

I just got the video for the Amber Niobium Post Earrings uploaded to YouTube to show a little better the intricacies of the color in natural daylight and in this case, the interior features as well.  Sometimes it helps to get kind of a dynamic "live" look at a product!

Visit the following link to view the video on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1egWRFiMwQw

You can find these Amber Niobium Post Earrings in 4mm or 6mm for sale in my etsy shop in the Niobium Post Earrings section.

Thank you.

Niobium Treasury Feature

LOVE this treasury and the curator's description:  "Niobium is physiologically inert which makes it a metal of choice for people sensitive to metals. But it is also quite beautiful which makes it a metal of choice for everyone."

Meet the Newest Gemstone Niobium Post Earrings!

Here are the newest members of my 100% hypoallergenic Niobium post earring family!  

They will be posted very soon for sale in the Pretty Sensitive Ears' Etsy Shop.

 6mm Sodalite - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Carnelian - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Aventurine - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Amber - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Turquoise - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

6mm Blue Onyx - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

  6mm Rose Quartz - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Wyoming Jade - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 6mm Goldstone - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 4mm Hematite - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

4mm Garnet - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 4mm Amethyst - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 4mm Malachite - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

 4mm Turquoise - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

4mm Amber - 100% hypoallergenic niobium post earrings!

Which is / are your favorite?

Remember, Niobium is a pure elemental metal that is hypoallergenic.  It is super comfortable.  A wonderful metal for those of us with sensitive ears!

Caught a Fever

I am doing a "Five Minute Friday" post inspired by TheGypsyMama.com.  Her word for today is "Catch."

I've definitely caught a fever - a fever for jewelry and creativity!  I am excited about my "job" that I have created for myself with this little hobby turned home business.  It began trying to find pretty jewelry for my sensitive ears and turned into the thought that maybe I could try making my own.  From there it spawned and spawned...  The more I learn, the more I want to learn and discover and explore the materials and processes.  I've got more ideas than I have time for!  And it's a marvelous feeling!  Some things I'm meaning to get to include: resin bead / cabachon making using silicon molds and dyes (for my hypoallergenic niobium post earrings and surgical steel post earrings), wire wrapping of gemstones I've put through my rock tumbler, experimenting with my dremel tool so I can get comfortable with using it, and working with the titanium wire I ordered in order to also offer it as another hypoallergenic option.  And there's more buzzing around in my head!  I try to write it down and pin it up on my inspiration board.  So, I've definitely caught a fever - and I think the only cure is to feed it!  ;)

Thank you for visiting!

Amanda J ~ Pretty Sensitive Ears

If interested in checking out my latest styles in my etsy shop, including the crystal faced niobium post earrings that I'm so excited about, please visit:  http://www.prettysensitive.etsy.com

Also, you can visit my facebook page to find a special discount offer valid for the remainder of October for fans of my page:  http://www.facebook.com/PrettySensitiveEars

Crystal faced Niobium post earrings

I received a custom order via my website (at http://www.prettysensitive.weebly.com) for a pair of niobium post earrings with clear round crystals recently. I've been meaning to make more crystal faced niobium post earrings for a bit now...and sometimes it takes that extra little kick in the pants!
So, last night I sat down and worked on the custom order and made six extra pairs. Working my pliers on the wire for these identified some places where building up calluses might be nice! Felt like I nearly formed blisters! It takes a lot of work to get the wire to do what I want it to! ;)

Anyway, I got 4mm clear and light blue Swarovski crystal niobium post earrings made, clear princess cut Swarovski crystal in 4mm made, and 6mm jet black Swarovksi crystals made. Also some montees in a light topaz.

They are difficult to get just right when I mount the crystals. They have a tendency to want to slip off-center before the epoxy sets - so I have to keep an eye on them!

I'm excited to get them posted. Check my store soon to see how they turned out! http://www.prettysensitive.etsy.com (Right now there are tons of great choices in surgical steel post earrings too!)