Outlets Artisan Keum Boo earrings 'Gold butterfly' Traditionally hand made with a satin shimmer finish. Sterling Silver & 24k gold. Fish hook wires.

'Gold butterfly'


Sterling silver and 24k gold Keum Boo earrings.

Set on handmade sterling 925 silver fish hook ear wires (for pierced ears), made by yours truly.


Matching hair barrette available here: http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/215205799/barrette-gold-butterfly-hand-made-pony

Matching cuff bracelet available here: http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/215556236/wide-keum-boo-cuff-bracelet-gold


MADE TO ORDER - Usually dispatches within 3 to 5 working days.

Supplied in a box suitable for gifting.

I do combine shipping, so if you want to order other items too, please ask me for a combined shipping price.
All shipping quoted is a guideline price - if it works out cheaper I will refund you the difference paid.

They will be sent by a signed-for, insured service for your security, and mine.

I am also happy to send direct to your chosen recipient and can include a small gift card, with your own message on it for you, at no extra cost. (Please contact me before/ when purchasing to outlets arrange this).



KEUM BOO TECHNIQUE.

Keum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver.
Traditionally, this technique is accomplished by first depleting a surface of sterling silver to bring up a thin layer of fine silver. Then 24 carat gold foil is applied with heat and pressure to produce a permanent diffusion bond.

Pure precious metals such as gold and silver have a very similar atomic structure and therefore have a good potential for bonding. Heating these metals to a temperature between 500-700°F increases the movement of the atoms. When pressure is added, this causes an electron exchange at the surface between the two metals, creating a permanent diffusion bond. This diffusion bond occurs far below the soldering temperature for either metal.