Diamond & Opal Earrings by DK

[Eli22]

I had some very old earrings in my jewelry box and asked David Klass to reset them into convertible earrings. Not “top grade” gems, but they’re gifts from family with sentimental value. I asked DK if they were even worth resetting and he replied with a CAD

He bezeled the studs and created removable opal drops in 14k WG.

Here was the initial concept. I asked him to change it up to make the drops more “dangly”/have more movement.


DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.


Before & after (in sunlight)


Ear pics + under artificial light:


@Autumn in New England here they are!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I had some very old earrings in my jewelry box and asked David Klass to reset them into convertible earrings. Not “top grade” gems, but they’re gifts from family with sentimental value. I asked DK if they were even worth resetting and he replied with a CAD

He bezeled the studs and created removable opal drops in 14k WG.

Here was the initial concept. I asked him to change it up to make the drops more “dangly”/have more movement.


DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.


Before & after (in sunlight)


Ear pics + under artificial light:


@Autumn in New England here they are!

What a great idea and execution! Love these.

 

[Eli22]

What a great idea and execution! Love these.

Thank you @Mrsz1ppy ! DK did a great job creating the look I wanted!

 

[88_star]

What a versatile set! I have been wanting some convertible dangles. Enjoy!

 

[Eli22]

What a versatile set! I have been wanting some convertible dangles. Enjoy!

Thank you @88_star ! This is definitely a fun way to get two looks in one!

 

[JV36912]

What a neat idea and beautiful set!! Enjoy !

 

[lambskin]

Beautiful and I really, really love the way the opals are set with the two prong bezel. Love how the bottom of the opals are not beveled in front. Genius!

 

[Eli22]

What a neat idea and beautiful set!! Enjoy !

Thank you @JV36912 - happy that DK was able to transform my neglected earrings into this!

Beautiful and I really, really love the way the opals are set with the two prong bezel. Love how the bottom of the opals are not beveled in front. Genius!

Thank you @lambskin !! I found some opal earrings online that were set in a similar fashion & sent as inspiration…so that’s all DK & team!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I had some very old earrings in my jewelry box and asked David Klass to reset them into convertible earrings. Not “top grade” gems, but they’re gifts from family with sentimental value. I asked DK if they were even worth resetting and he replied with a CAD

He bezeled the studs and created removable opal drops in 14k WG.

Here was the initial concept. I asked him to change it up to make the drops more “dangly”/have more movement.


DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.


Before & after (in sunlight)


Ear pics + under artificial light:


@Autumn in New England here they are!

these turned out a great success
im loving this

 

[Eli22]

these turned out a great success
im loving this

Thank you @Daisys and Diamonds !! I’m so happy we could give the old earrings new life!

 

[Autumn in New England]

@Eli22 Oh wow... those turned out incredible!!! And how clever that they're convertible! Those diamonds are glorious in their own right. The addition of the opal drops just makes them so special. I love your pixie cut too!! Wear your new earrings in good health and happiness, my friend.

 

[Eli22]

@Eli22 Oh wow... those turned out incredible!!! And how clever that they're convertible! Those diamonds are glorious in their own right. The addition of the opal drops just makes them so special. I love your pixie cut too!! Wear your new earrings in good health and happiness, my friend.

Thank you so much @Autumn in New England !!! I am very pleased with how they turned out, especially since both earrings were sitting in my jewelry box neglected for years! So happy you think the diamonds are nice - I have no idea what the specs are since they were gifted to me by my father over 15 years ago (pre-PS addiction )...I may have to take a closer look lol.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thank you so much @Autumn in New England !!! I am very pleased with how they turned out, especially since both earrings were sitting in my jewelry box neglected for years! So happy you think the diamonds are nice - I have no idea what the specs are since they were gifted to me by my father over 15 years ago (pre-PS addiction )...I may have to take a closer look lol.

What an awesome dad!!!

 

[Diamonds n Dirt]

Your convertible earrings are absolutely stunning! I love the design and the fact that there's a story behind them.

Would you mind sharing more pics/CAD showing how the opals are added/removed from your studs? I've been researching convertible earring designs (for an upcoming project) where the bottom diamond can be detached from drop earrings and worn as a pendant.

 

[Eli22]

Your convertible earrings are absolutely stunning! I love the design and the fact that there's a story behind them.

Would you mind sharing more pics/CAD showing how the opals are added/removed from your studs? I've been researching convertible earring designs (for an upcoming project) where the bottom diamond can be detached from drop earrings and worn as a pendant.

Thank you for your kind words!

The drops are suspended from a hoop that you insert the earring post into. Hopefully these photos help! Your earring/pendant project sounds fun

 

[RRfromR]

Gorgeous!!

 

[Eli22]

Gorgeous!!

Thank you!

 

[Diamonds n Dirt]

Thank you for your kind words!

The drops are suspended from a hoop that you insert the earring post into. Hopefully these photos help! Your earring/pendant project sounds fun

Thanks so much for the info and additional pictures!

 

[RRfromR]

Thank you for your kind words!

The drops are suspended from a hoop that you insert the earring post into. Hopefully these photos help! Your earring/pendant project sounds fun

This is so clever. Victorian jewelers used to build earrings with conversion features.