Our First Custom Piece

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My daughter had a great idea. My Dad became an apprentice watch repairman in 1952. Since that time, we have collected a large parts inventory. Why not take these parts and make jewelry from them? So, today she designed our first pair of earrings using balance wheels from vintage mechanical watches made in the 1940s and 50s. We attached them to a sterling silver post. We can also make these with a fish hook dangle style earring. We can also make them with cultured pearls added to them. These are on sale for $15.95 plus tax.

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