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Sterling Silver Children's Pink and Black Ladybug Earrings

• Not intended for children under 3

Product Description

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She'll enjoy the pretty-in-pink display of ladybugs presented on these sterling silver stud earrings. Screw-on back findings will keep this fun pair secure through all of her activities. Each earring is .35-inches in size and reveals a cheerful pink and black finish, outlining the well-known features of a ladybug.

About Sterling Silver Jewelry

History

Experts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper; it produced a tougher material that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the next few centuries, sterling silver was used as currency and household items. It was often used as silverware and became the material used in a proper table setting between 1840 and 1940 throughout the United States and Europe. Because of this popularity, silver companies began to grown. During this craze, companies began to experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry as it was a material that was easy to mold into intricate designs and gave a luxurious look with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit of affordable pricing.

Sterling Silver Composition

While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver’s durability without harming its sparkle.

Caring For Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Silver should not come into contact with harsh household chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, store silver in a lined jewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning and wearing silver jewelry regularly will prevent this and help maintain its shine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish made specifically for removing tarnish.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003H9LFSM
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,232 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)
  • #19 in Jewelry > Children's Jewelry > Girls' Jewelry > Earrings > Stud

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great for a 3 year old - REVISED on 7-12, June 29, 2011

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G. Reyes "ghavo..." (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Children's Pink and Black Ladybug Earrings (Jewelry)

I have a 3 year old daughter. She has a tendency to fiddle with the her earrings... so we often loose the pieces and have to buy new ones. The great thing about these screw-back ones they have a limit on how far you can screw them. We've had open screw-back earrings and when she fiddles with them she accidentally tightens them, which then often pinches her ears. Since these are closed screws, that shouldn't happen. We'll see how long they last... She wore them 2 days ago on 06/27/11... I'll update my review if/when they break...

PROS:
-screw-back with limit
-cute for a 3 year old

CONS:
-seems a bit thin but solid

RECOMMENDATION:
-as of 06/29/11.... Highly recommended.



---UPDATED on 07-12-11---
I initially gave this a 5 star... but on Friday, July 8 one of the earrings broke... The "ladybug' broke off one of them. It left the "weld" where the spike meets the earring. Which means I couldn't just pull it out from the back. So I was left with the spike with a sharp weld in the front. I basically I had to take my pliers and grip the weld while I unscrew the screw-back. My wife was a bit scared and trying to keep a 3yo still while doing so was a bit tricky...

It's unfortunate that this happened... My daughter was fond of the earrings... she would go up to me and say "Daddy I have ladybugs!!!"... very cute...
Maybe it was just my luck or factory defect... but it lasted only 10 days... so 1 star :<

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Screw-back earrings that work, June 6, 2011

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Pbj's mom - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Children's Pink and Black Ladybug Earrings (Jewelry)

These earrings work really well. My two and a half year old used to wear normal earrings, but lately she's been in a habit of taking them out. She always wants her earrings in, and it appears to be a mindless act of removal, so the screw-backs are perfect for her. These have stayed in for a week now. They also seem to be non-irritating. The only downside I noticed... The back posts are a little thick due to the thread, and it was a tight squeeze putting them in the first time. Still very worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars as cute as a bug in a ..ear, September 17, 2011

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gramaK - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Children's Pink and Black Ladybug Earrings (Jewelry)

screw back the perfect solution for sensitive 5yr old ears, they stay and she loves the pink ladybugs hasn't taken them out for a month. great quality