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Diamond & Opal Earrings by DK

Eli22

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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.
71FCEB7A-DEEA-484E-AF29-F2334E4E2B2E.jpeg

DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.
78AE112F-1632-4A88-B782-C0F2AEBC2545.jpeg

Before & after (in sunlight)
3F450C64-FC52-4FB6-A4AF-6865D2F07364.jpeg

Ear pics + under artificial light:
057E000D-652D-4FBB-9A02-E9512520F54F.jpeg

@Autumn in New England here they are!
 

Mrsz1ppy

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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.
71FCEB7A-DEEA-484E-AF29-F2334E4E2B2E.jpeg

DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.
78AE112F-1632-4A88-B782-C0F2AEBC2545.jpeg

Before & after (in sunlight)
3F450C64-FC52-4FB6-A4AF-6865D2F07364.jpeg

Ear pics + under artificial light:
057E000D-652D-4FBB-9A02-E9512520F54F.jpeg

@Autumn in New England here they are!

What a great idea and execution! Love these.
 

88_star

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

Eli22

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JV36912

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What a neat idea and beautiful set!! Enjoy !
 

lambskin

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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

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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! :bigsmile:
 

Daisys and Diamonds

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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.
71FCEB7A-DEEA-484E-AF29-F2334E4E2B2E.jpeg

DK’s images, which kind of wash out the very light opals.
78AE112F-1632-4A88-B782-C0F2AEBC2545.jpeg

Before & after (in sunlight)
3F450C64-FC52-4FB6-A4AF-6865D2F07364.jpeg

Ear pics + under artificial light:
057E000D-652D-4FBB-9A02-E9512520F54F.jpeg

@Autumn in New England here they are!

these turned out a great success
im loving this
 
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@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

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@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 :lol:)...I may have to take a closer look lol.
 
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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 :lol:)...I may have to take a closer look lol.

What an awesome dad!!!
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