Materials
Studs with Hypoallergenic Surgical Steel Posts
Our stud earrings are designed with your comfort and ease in mind! We use hypoallergenic surgical steel posts to ensure that even those with sensitive ears can enjoy our stunning designs without worry. Surgical steel is an excellent choice for earrings because it's known for its non-reactive properties, making it highly unlikely to cause any irritation or allergic reactions. We love to bring you studs that are lightweight, easy to wear, and layer necklaces and bracelets from our entire collection.
Fish Hooks made of 100% Nickel-Free and Lead-Free Steel
For our dangle and drop earrings, we use 100% nickel-free and lead-free steel fish hooks. Nickel and lead are common allergens that can cause discomfort and skin reactions for some individuals. By choosing our nickel-free and lead-free steel, you can wear these earrings with peace of mind! Again, we always have comfort, style, and ease as our top priority and try our best to bring you earrings that are lightweight, make a statement, and can be worn easily from morning to night.
Gold Plating
Many of our jewelry pieces feature a layer of gold plating. Gold plating involves depositing a thin layer of gold onto a base material, which is usually either silver or brass. Gold plating offers an affordable way to enjoy the allure of gold without the expense of solid gold jewelry. Most of our pieces contain a thicker layer of gold plating so that our pieces last as long as possible for our accessible price-point and quality. If you plan to wear your gold-plated pieces everyday, over time, the gold plating will naturally wear off revealing the underlying base material. To preserve the luster of your gold-plated pieces, we encourage you to remove your jewelry in the shower, (ocean, lake, pool) and try to keep it away from sweat, sunscreen, lotions, and harsh chemicals. Please see our policies for more information.
Gold Filled
Gold-filled items are essentially gold "sandwiches." Picture a slab of base metal, usually silver, covered with a generous layer of a gold alloy spread. This "sandwich" is then expertly rolled up or compressed sideways to create a final piece of the desired thickness and shape. This meticulous process ensures that our gold-filled jewelry boasts not just a thin layer but a substantial and durable amount of real gold. The advantage of gold-filled jewelry lies in its exceptional durability. It's built to last, with the gold layer firmly bonded to the core base material. This means you can wear it everyday without the worry of wear and tear from everyday use and wear, and this should last for years and years without any issues. Additionally, gold-filled items are known for their skin-friendly properties. We find that most people don't experience allergic reactions to them, making them an ideal choice for those with sensitive skin. Shop our White Luxe Collection here. Again, please refer to our policies section for more information.
Resin Beads
Resin is a compound that, when carefully crafted, hardens to create beads with a glossy, waterproof finish. What sets resin beads apart is their remarkable strength, surpassing that of traditional plastic beads. We love working with this versatile material because it allows us to craft jewelry that captures the shimmer and shine of traditional gemstones while remaining incredibly lightweight. One of the beautiful things about resin is that the material allows one to add a variety of pigments, glitter, flowers, paper, and other materials inside of the resin. Because of this, the colors in the jewelry can vary slightly from the original photo on the website. If you have any questions about a color before you order or would like to see any additional photos, please feel free to email hey@erinmcdermott.com
Semi-Precious Stones
These stones are naturally occurring, each possessing its unique beauty and character. Semi-precious gemstones are a category of minerals that may not reach the same rarity and value as their precious counterparts like diamonds and emeralds, but these stones have been admired for centuries for their supposed healing properties, significance, and beauty! Whether you're drawn to the rich symbolism or simply appreciate the unique patterns and hues found in each stone, there is one for everybody! Shop our gemstone collection here.
We have always loved using semi-precious stones in our collection. Below, you’ll find a few our favorite stones and a bit about them:
Amazonite: Amazonite is referred to as the “Stone of Hope.” It It is said to bring emotional balance, mental clarity and has a soothing effect on the nervous system.
White Turquoise (howlite): This stone is known to absorb negative energy and is referred to as a stone of peace, protection and prosperity.
Moonstone: Moonstone calms emotional instability and stress. It also invites creativity and restoration.
Turquoise: Turquoise is known to soothe inflammation. It promotes inner peace and positive energy. It also helps to restore balance and reduce anxiety.
Peach Turquoise: Peach Turquoise encourage forgiveness, and may help give courage to release past issues and traumas. It can help bring joy to everyday life and promotes understanding, friendship, and cooperation in groups.
Lapis: Lapis encourages self-awareness, self-confidence, and compassion. It also helps with maintaining a good mood throughout the day.
Quartz: Due to its ability to balance, quartz is helpful in romantic relationships. It is also said to be effective for healing fatigue, depression, and stamina and awakens self love and empowerment.
Mother-of-Pearl: Mother-of-pearl offers a soothing motherly protection from negative energy and fear. It's a stress relieving stone; relaxing, soothing and calming to the emotions. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced.
Agate: Agate is a grounding stone and helps to heal inner anger and encourages courage to start over.
Freshwater Pearls: Pearls are said to be beneficial for the body and mind and help with balance, tranquility, calmness, and centeredness.
