WTB Baby bezels

[Gussie]

I thought I would check here before I start calling vendors. I need baby bezels with nice stones less than 0.5 ctw in any metal that is nickel free. My oldest daughter starts middle school and is getting her ears pierced! Let me know if you have a pair you would like to sell. Thanks!

 

[prinsad]

What is your price range?

 

[Gussie]

I was hoping for 300-400 but that would depend on the size. I would like 15 pointers but the main thing I need is nickel free. Thanks!

 

[Bron357]

If she’d like some CS and if she can wear Sterling Silver? I bought a few of those “snap tite” settings (a few bucks each) and my Little Rubelite gems fit nicely in the 4mm ones. I just did two random ones.
The Tanzanite will also fit.

 

[Gussie]

Unfortunately she has to have gold. Silver and nickel really break her out. She's pretty upset about it too. She thinks that she'll only get one pair of earrings ever, lol.

 

[rockysalamander]

Nothing to offer other than continuous hoops are often great too. She should also be able to wear titanium and niobium. That might open up some options too.

 

[prinsad]

I have a pair of baby bezels but they are .12 carats each. 14k white gold. Estimated h/I si1 (eye clean) Just had them rhodium plated. Definitely under your budget. If you are interested you could always get the backs changed to screwbacks. Let me know if you have more questions or if you want more pictures.

 

[Gussie]

I have a pair of baby bezels but they are .12 carats each. 14k white gold. Estimated h/I si1 (eye clean) Just had them rhodium plated. Definitely under your budget. If you are interested you could always get the backs changed to screwbacks. Let me know if you have more questions or if you want more pictures.

They look perfect. Do you know if they are nickel free? It's a long story but she is pretty allergic and I have to be sure. Let me know! Thank you!

 

[prinsad]

I can’t be 100% sure. I just looked it up and it says white gold can contain nickel. With your budget you can definitely go with something new. Sorry! I thought whitegold would work.

 

[Gussie]

Thanks! Lots of wg has nickel in it. She had her ears pierced once before and was so allergic to the nickel that her lobes ripped almost all the way through in about a week. It was a disaster. I may have to get diamonds set in surgical steel, lol!

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Thanks! Lots of wg has nickel in it. She had her ears pierced once before and was so allergic to the nickel that her lobes ripped almost all the way through in about a week. It was a disaster. I may have to get diamonds set in surgical steel, lol!

Ouch... I also learned the hard way that I'm allergic to nickel but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as what happened to your daughter. Sorry to hear about that.

I believe YG and platinum are also safe options. I wore a pair of 18-22kt YG earrings for years as a kid and was fine. My current studs are plat; I wear them 24/7 and have been fine also. Years ago when I was considering surgical steel earrings, I don't recall seeing bezels....

Oh, and sorry if you've already mentioned this and I missed it: are you looking at diamonds specifically, or are you open to other gemstones?

 

[Gussie]

@AnastasiaBeaverhausen I was hoping for diamonds so that they will match more. I will have to see how well she keeps up with the before I invest in more pairs!

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

@ceg That makes sense.

I see IDJ has 0.30ctw 14k WG bezels for $425... If they can guarantee that their settings are nickel-free, that might be a good option.
https://idjewelry.com/0-30-carat-ro...iamond-studs-in-14k-gold-bzstud-0-30-idj.html

 

[Gussie]

Thanks!

 

[mrs-b]

@ceg -

My contact details are on LT. Email me if you're still looking; I think I have exactly what you're looking for.

 

[Gussie]

@ceg -

My contact details are on LT. Email me if you're still looking; I think I have exactly what you're looking for.

Just sent you an email. Thanks!

 

[Antiquelover4]

I have a pair of baby bezels but they are .12 carats each. 14k white gold. Estimated h/I si1 (eye clean) Just had them rhodium plated. Definitely under your budget. If you are interested you could always get the backs changed to screwbacks. Let me know if you have more questions or if you want more pictures.

I have a pair of baby bezels but they are .12 carats each. 14k white gold. Estimated h/I si1 (eye clean) Just had them rhodium plated. Definitely under your budget. If you are interested you could always get the backs changed to screwbacks. Let me know if you have more questions or if you want more pictures.

Not to intrude upon @ceg thread, but I am interested in the stud earrings you have shown here. Are the earrings still available?

 

[prinsad]

Not to intrude upon @ceg thread, but I am interested in the stud earrings you have shown here. Are the earrings still available?

For sure! I can put my information on loupe troop if you wanted to email me about it!

 

[Antiquelover4]

For sure! I can put my information on loupe troop if you wanted to email me about it!

Perfect. Thank you.

 

[Sparkles88]

If she’d like some CS and if she can wear Sterling Silver? I bought a few of those “snap tite” settings (a few bucks each) and my Little Rubelite gems fit nicely in the 4mm ones. I just did two random ones.
The Tanzanite will also fit.

Sorry to thread jack... @Bron357 can I ask you where did you purchase the snap tite settings? I’m in Australia too and would love to make myself a pair of coloured stone studs.

 

[Bron357]

Sorry to thread jack... @Bron357 can I ask you where did you purchase the snap tite settings? I’m in Australia too and would love to make myself a pair of coloured stone studs.

Erikasdelights on Etsy. The shipping costs are ouch so it’s best to buy a few items to make it worth it. Her store I found has the best range and best prices. And the 10% GST now applies to any OS purchase and off Etsy (as I found out).
They are called Snap Tite and you basically firmly press the claws over the gem (table side down) and you’re done.
There are also pre notched setting but you need jewellery pliers to “bend over” the prongs.

 

[Sparkles88]

Erikasdelights on Etsy. The shipping costs are ouch so it’s best to buy a few items to make it worth it. Her store I found has the best range and best prices. And the 10% GST now applies to any OS purchase and off Etsy (as I found out).
They are called Snap Tite and you basically firmly press the claws over the gem (table side down) and you’re done.
There are also pre notched setting but you need jewellery pliers to “bend over” the prongs.

Thanks Bron! Off to have a look...

 

[Antiquelover4]

For sure! I can put my information on loupe troop if you wanted to email me about it!

The address you listed on loupetroop isn't a working email address.

 

[737liz]

If she plan on keeping them in all the time, and your daughter sleeps on her side, I've found that studs rarely stay in kids ears past the required healing time. I second @rockysalamander on the huggie hoop idea, as it is far more comfortable . Like this

 

[rockysalamander]

If she plan on keeping them in all the time, and your daughter sleeps on her side, I've found that studs rarely stay in kids ears past the required healing time. I second @rockysalamander on the huggie hoop idea, as it is far more comfortable . Like this

I find kids lose studs all the time. Plus, they can get caught and tear the earlobe. I like this style and wear them myself when outdoors. The "hoop" is a hollow tube that the "wire" fits into. There is no lock mechanism, so if it catches on something, they pull out without tearing the ear. They are very light and easy to wear.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I find kids lose studs all the time. Plus, they can get caught and tear the earlobe. I like this style and wear them myself when outdoors. The "hoop" is a hollow tube that the "wire" fits into. There is no lock mechanism, so if it catches on something, they pull out without tearing the ear. They are very light and easy to wear.

Awww, that's what I had as a kid! Ah, the nostalgia...