Announcement
Welcome...On the bench this week I have Bronze earrings and forks :)
All of the metals I use are a minimum of 90% recycled...
Our new shop banners and graphics were hand drawn by, LavenderBureau.etsy.com
She doesn't have a listing in her shop, but is available to create unique Quarter Board banners by request.
If you are looking for my OOAK pieces (including wampum) I have moved them into my new little shop BeachPlumGarden.etsy.com
I have been making jewelry for over 35 years. Everything from beaded work, to silver and gold smithing...but my favorite is the Free Form wire work you will see here. It all started when I was about 4 years old, watching my grandfather straighten nails on a brick. I've been fascinated with metal ever since.
For 14 years I apprenticed with a master craftsman...and we made many different styles of jewelry. Though the free form wire work is still my favorite, I do enjoy making other styles. In our shop you may find some very unique pieces, and a wide variety of styles..so Enjoy!
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Reviews
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Laurie on Apr 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsVery pleased! I took a chance and ordered 4, two for me and two for one of my daughters, and we are both very happy with them!
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MarianneRose on Apr 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI have very thick hair, and was afraid these wouldn't hold up - usually things break or bend. These didn't, they keep my heavy hair up, and they're lovely.
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Brook on Apr 8, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI've been looking for hair sticks for a while and these are absolutely perfect! Dainty and beautiful <3
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Sarah on Mar 22, 2024
5 out of 5 starsIt's beautiful! I got the shorter pin, and it works perfectly to tie up all of my long thin hair into a bun.
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Shannon on Mar 16, 2024
5 out of 5 starsVery cute, looks like the picture. It's just thinner than I expected for my super thick hair.
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Erin on Mar 1, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality and beautiful piece! Feels better to put my hair in a bunch with this than a hairband or scunchie, and it stays in place better too! Wish I bought sooner.
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ShadoeMedic on Apr 17, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is exactly what I was looking for. I had a necklace given to me by my BF and it kept getting tangled with the necklace I keep certain charms on and almost never take off. Now I can wear both on one necklace. It's perfect!
About silverdawnjewelry
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This is what a week of Hair Forks looks like here...Early morning Day 1 -
On to the hammering Day 2...this takes longer...I can hammer about a dozen or two each day -
A day of Charm Holders...I love working outdoors when it is warm enough -
Leather Barrettes in progress. They are each hand tooled or burned, dyed and finished. -
Hair Forks for every occasion, Snag Free, Damp Bunning, Work, and Play
Handcrafted Jewelry & Long Hair Accessories
Shop members
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Elew Mompittseh
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 4 hours of purchase
Privacy policy
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Frequently asked questions
Do you offer Free Shipping?
No. In order to offer free shipping, item prices must be high enough to cover that cost. No business could survive if they offered free shipping without raising prices.
I prefer to price items as low as I can ALL the time, and then charge the exact shipping, so you know what you are paying for.
What Length Hair Fork Should I Get?
I generally suggest wrapping your hair in a simple knot bun, measure across, then add 1/2 inch. This should give you a good functional length to begin with.
For Hair Sticks add 1-2 inches depending on how much of the stick you like showing :)
Will my items tarnish?
All metals tarnish, but not at the same rate.
Sterling Silver can tarnish quickly if you live near the ocean, or other warm humid areas. It can tarnish due to the acidity of the natural oils in your skin or sweat as well. It cleans and polishes up easily though.
Brass and Copper can tarnish fairly quick in humidity or from oils and salts.
Bronze and Nickel Silver take the longest to tarnish, and this makes them perfect for damp bunning :) They do get slightly dull every so often, but they polish up very well.
Gold Filled pieces may tarnish slightly after some use, but also polish well.
Please be aware that chemical reactions can tarnish metals as well. Chlorine will turn Sterling grey or black. Egg, Salt, Vinegar can tarnish as well.
Cleaning your metal pieces
You can clean all my hair forks and jewelry with a simple polishing cloth.
Another option is to use regular toothpaste (white, not the gel style). Just rub it over the metal with a soft cloth or your fingers. You will see the paste turn grey to black...then rinse well and dry well with a clean cloth. Repeat as needed. You should see your item shine right up :)
Paste works best if your metals have been exposed to Chlorine. The dark grey/black is really only on the surface and it can be polished again.
If your items ever need a deep polishing you are welcome to message me to inquire. If I have time I might ask you to send your item to me for a bit of refreshing.
Domestic Shipping
We live far from the post office, and will make the trip in to drop off all packages once or twice per week. Usually Mondays, and sometimes I make the second run in on Thursdays. This trip takes me hours, so I cannot go every day. I see in my feedback, people say either it was the fastest shipping they have ever seen, or they feel the shipping took too long. I hope this clarifies things for everyone.
All of our USA shipments are made via Standard USPS, with a tracking number, and insurance as needed. If you prefer another shipping method, please contact us, and we can make arrangements with you.
Holiday Shipping
Starting around mid October through the end of December, we will ship much more frequently.
Mid November - mid December we try to ship daily.
Each year I will add the cut off dates here as soon as USPS posts them.
INTERNATIONAL Shipping
*****NOTE*****
I ship ALL international packages via USPS, with the CN-22 tracking information sent to you at the time of shipping. I cannot be responsible for packages lost or with held by customs in your country, and cannot replace these items.
If your package does not arrive, I will re-send the tracking information to you, and you will need to contact your customs office, to be sure it is not being held there.
YOU are responsible for all Customs charges. Most packages go through fine with no additional cost, but every so often customs in Your country will add an import charge.
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I am currently unable to ship to France, due to the new EPR restrictions. I am a One person shop, and do not have the resources.
Reserved Listings
We are open to lay away, holding an item for you as a reserved listing (until the date we all agree on), or setting up multiple payments without interest...and will trade with other Etsy shop owners. Please don't be afraid to ask :)
How does Store Credit work?
If an item is returned to us for Store Credit, we will mail you a credit receipt so you have a hard copy. You may message us when you are ready to use your credit, and we will set up a listing priced accordingly, and send a 'credit used' slip with your new item.
Store Credit with Silver Dawn Jewelry means your credit is saved on file until it is used. If our shop ever closed you would receive a payment for the amount due to you.
Germany - Verpackungsgesetz (LUCID Packaging Register)
On January 1, 2019, Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG) came into effect, imposing requirements on online retailers (including Etsy shops) selling to buyers in Germany. The Packaging Act promotes recycling and reuse of packaging materials (e.g. cardboard boxes, tape, and bubble wrap).
My brand Silver Dawn Jewelry is registered with LUCID, which is the Packaging Register of the Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Foundation Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR).
Producers/distributors pay a license fee to the dual system for the collection, sorting and recycling of the packaging they introduced to the market. My Dual System partner is Activate by Reclay.
Please recycle when you can. Thank you.