EARRING BACK CONVERSION DETAILS
We
are happy to announce we now have the capability to convert most any earring or cufflink into pierced
professionally. Stones do not need to be removed. It is a safe, fast, permanent fusion process which does not cause heating to
the metal, enamel or stones.
So gather
up your favorite vintage earrings or Grandma's earrings that you love, but never wear because they hurt your ears, and
get them converted. Maybe you have earrings with broken backs. Problem solved with modern marvels.
Keep in
mind that sometimes changing the backs destroys or hides the designer name. We will make every effort
to preserve the name, but placement thereof is everything when putting on a new back and many of the old earring backs have
the maker's name stamped right on the clip or screw back itself. Impossible to save. In my mind, better to be able to
wear and enjoy than preserve the name. But there are many purists out there.
Not
all earrings can be converted due to the type of metal that was used to construct them. Pot metal will not hold the weld and
some other metals also will not hold well. See photos of examples of hard to convert
or problem earring designs. Try to visualize where a post could be placed; circle earrings are nearly impossible and some
designs will require the earring to be turned upside down when converted, so figure out where the post would go and if
that would suit your needs.
Sterling, gold, gold fill & most other metals
will hold the fusion weld very well.
The basic cost to change the backs is $23 + cost of
the finding if it is gold + $5 for return shipping. If you request karat gold the cost is based
on current market prices. We also have hypo-allergenic stainless backs. Stainless backs will be included in the $23
cost. Your earrings will be professionally prepared for the new back.
Please ask for a quote if you are getting a 14K post replacement.
Two
pairs of earrings converted for $35 + $5 for return shipping. More if 14K gold.
If you are purchasing a pair of our earrings that are clip on or screwback we
will convert to pierced at no cost.
We can change
the location of a back if you have earrings that would look better in another position. We can also replace broken pin backs
and solder jump rings on your charm bracelet. Please make inquiry for such repairs.