dainty little blossoms
I grew up on an apple orchard. It was a small privately owned one, and it was beautiful. In the spring when all the blossoms were open there was a perfume that filled the air like no other. And when the flower petals fell it looked like a spring snow that you could dance in. These little earrings remind me of those beautiful moments. Those moments when picking apples and pressing them you had your cider or putting all the work into peeling and slicing and baking you had a homemade pie. I may be reading a lot into handcrafted jewelry but to me it is something special. Each piece represents the makers time, craft, talent, and even love. They are well made. The care instructions were clear and concise. They had two sets of silicone stoppers and one set of butterfly backs. I first opted for the butterfly backs. But it was a bit of a challenge to get the backs off the earring when I wanted to take the earrings out. I uploaded a picture of the earring post. The notch for the back to rest in is a decent sized notch so the earring back doesn't come off unless you want it too. I found that pushing that back one side first at an angle helped dislodge it from the groove instead of trying to pull it straight off. Today I am wearing silicone stoppers and even though they are snug on the post they are easier to remove. These are just beautiful. Be aware that they are small. Probably smaller than you expect them to be. I posted a photo with them next to my thumbnail for sizing and one on my ear. I do not think that this diminishes their value. I think this is a testament to the artist's ability to work and create something so small and delicate looking. These apple blossom earrings would make a lovely gift to someone who loves nature, flowers, handcrafted items, or just simple tasteful jewelry. These are super easy to wear, complementing a variety of outfits and styles and work well for people of all ages. You can't go wrong with these, but I am kind of sentimental about apple blossoms.
Rating: 5 stars