Herkimer Diamonds are double terminated quartz that are found in Herkimer, NY as well as other places in the US. Double terminated means that the quartz crystal comes to a point at each end. Each herkimer diamond has 18 facets which helps to create a beautiful luster. Since each herkimer diamond is found naturally no two will ever be the same which allows for a truly unique piece. This ring comes in the hammered texture only.
____________________________________________________________________________
♥ Please choose your metal finish in the drop down boxes.
MATERIAL (based on your preference):
♥ 18 gauge Sterling Silver / 14K Gold Filled / 14K Rose Gold Filled Wire
♥ Prong setting created out of coordinating 20g wire
♥ 4-6mm Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal
♥ No two herkimer crystals are the same and some will have natural inclusions
♥ Clear rubber stay put backing
PROCESS:
♥ Each 18 gauge earring post is hand formed. It is 12mm long.
♥ A prong setting is then created and fused to the earring post.
♥ The entire earring is tumbled.
♥ Once the ring has gone through its first tumble, the Herkimer Diamond is then added and the prong setting is closed. Don't worry,this little beauty isn't going anywhere!
♥ The earring is tumbled one last time.
♥ Tumbling polishes, clears away any debris/oxidation and hardens the metal.