Review: LittleSilverHedgehog Silver Hedgehog Earrings

 

These silver hedgehog earrings became internet and TV famous last year when cheap copies appeared on Shein and Aliexpress Link. The copies don’t come anywhere close to the original but do have a gothic appeal, but only if you are willing to put something  through your ear without knowing what it is!  They have now been removed from sale and the originals can be found on LSH’s Etsy page. 

I selected the hedgehog earrings with pink cubic zirconia eyes (£55). The hedgehogs are sculpted by hand and are made from solid silver and measure 1.3x1cm. They hang from sterling silver wire hooks. There are matching items available. A portion of the profits goes to supporting Emma’s hedgehog rescue, so you are wearing a hedgehog to help save them! 

I love these earrings and would love to keep them for myself but unfortunately I have developed a silver allergy so cannot wear them. They would languish in my jewellery box and they deserve to be worn and admired so keep an eye on my X account- @susan1375 for a competition coming in July 2025.

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own. 

Review: GemeShou Gold Metal Earring T Bar Stand

I  purchased the GemeShou T-bar earring display stand (£11.96) from Amazon. I purchased the gold version (it’s also available in silver and black) just because I wanted some variety when taking my jewellery blog photos.

I purchased the shorter (low) version. It’s height is 11.5cm, the hexagon base 3.8cm and the cross bar is 6cm. The taller version measures 13.5cm and horizontal bar 6cm. The thee pieces came wrapped in bubble wrap and were easy to assemble. I love the way the gold reflects into my black background. 

This item took a few weeks to arrive but I have noticed that if an item is sent from China you get a free sample gift. This time I got a sample ring holder which I would have purchased if it was on Amazon as it is quite unusual. 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Review: Disney x BaubleBar Minnie Mouse Rainbow Bow Earrings

Last year I purchased a Disney x BaubleBar jewellery collaboration mystery box from the now defunct DoubleboxToys. I finally got around to unboxing the items to use as prizes so here’s my take on the Minnie Mouse Head Silver Tone Stud earrings. 

These Minnie Mouse Head Silver Tone stud earrings are for pierced ears and measure 1/2x1/2”. They are based on the iconic Minnie Mouse head and bow. They are small elegant studs which stay true to the instantly recognisable silhouette of Minnie’s ears, head and iconic bow. It’s a shame that they are only silver tone as they would be great to wear as everyday studs that don’t need to be taken out as they lie flat against the way and there is nothing that can snag and rip the earring out. I haven’t worn them as they are a prize. 

I like these earrings. They are different to the existing Disney/ Minnie Mouse designs. Sadly it doesn’t look as though BaubleBar have any stockists in the UK and can only be found in TKMaxx which is a shame. I like both the Disney collab and BaubleBar’s standard lines. I am put off, however, by the original £€£ RRP and the fact that the majority of their designs are gold or silver tone not at least gold or silver plate. There are a few sterling silver designs on their website but they do not shop to the UK and they have no plans to start doing so. I would expect some type of plating for the prices that are charged. 

I purchased these earrings myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Last Few Purchases from Tada and Toy

 

A glimpse of my last few purchases from Tada and Toy  before they close tomorrow (14 Feb 2025). I Will never be able to replace my friendship bracelets - elephant, rhino, pangolin, lion, cheetah & giraffe - my safari stack but I will have my underwater stack of bracelets!!

   

Review: Disney x BaubleBar Minnie Mouse Rainbow Bow Earrings

Last year I purchased a Disney x BaubleBar jewellery collaboration mystery box from the now defunct DoubleboxToys. I finally got around to unboxing the items to use as prizes so here’s my take on the Minnie Mouse Rainbow Bow gold tone earrings for pierced ears.

These earrings are for pierced ears and measure 1x1.5”. They are based on the iconic Minnie Mouse posing in her red dress and bow but they have elevated her look. Her red dress sparkles with red gems and her iconic bow is covered in sprinkles making the whole look seem very tactile and eye catching. The earrings feel very light despite looking like they should be heavy (I haven’t worn them as they are a prize). They are gold toned. 

I like these earrings. They are different to the existing Disney/ Minnie Mouse designs. Sadly it doesn’t look as though BaubleBar have any stockists in the UK and can only be found in TKMaxx which is a shame. I like both the Disney collab and BaubleBar’s standard lines. I am put off, however, by the original £€£ RRP and the fact that the majority of their designs are gold or silver tone not at least gold or silver plate. There are a few sterling silver designs on their website but they do not shop to the UK and they have no plans to start doing so. I would expect some type of plating for the prices that are charged. 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own. 

Review: Couture Kingdom ECC R2-D2 Enamel Earrings and Necklace

The Couture Kingdom Star Wars collection is only available on their Australian site but as shipping is quite reasonable (free registered shipping over $99) and quick I don’t mind paying a little bit extra - I paid £5.94 shipping for my last order. 

 The ECC R2-D2 enamel stud earrings are £11, made from stainless steel and have a butterfly closure. They measure 12mm and come presented on a Star Wars embossed card display. They are adorable and the enamelling is so detailed.  

 The matching necklace has a necklace length of 40cm with a 7cm extender chain. R2 measures  16 and has enamelled detailing. The necklace is presented in a necklace envelope so the chain does not get tangled. 

These are lovely items for a Star Wars enthusiast of any age. The price point and quality are great (even with the shipping costs) and as they are made from stainless steel there are less likely to be allergy problems.

I purchased these items myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own. 

Alex Monroe Sample Sale Review & #Win An Alex Monroe Butterfly Pendant

I have always loved Alex Monroe's jewellery and the emphasis he places upon nature and animals as part of his design aesthetic. Until now, however, his sample sales have been held in London, mostly at his studio in Clerkenwell. As this is too far for me to travel I haven't been able to go. He held his first sample sale on Manchester Foundation Coffee Shop on 2-3 December 2017 as part of his 30th Anniversary Celebrations.  As I don't live very far away I was able to attend. The prices started at £25. There were both discontinued and also slightly faulty items that haven't made it through their stringent quality control. 1st quality stock had 20% off.  The faults were clearly marked - my elephant pendant, for example, has a hole in his leg but when I looked for it I couldn't see it. My 22ct gold plate elephant pendant was £60 as were my rose gold bee and silver fox pendants. The silver bird and butterfly pendants and ring were £30 each. Some items - the ring, butterfly and bird pendants  had been discontinued.  Some of the Alex Monroe tags had "s" stamped on them.  All sales were final. Alex Monroe pouches were available to buy for £2 each.  The sample prices represented a great reduction - my elephant pendant, for example, would retail at £145 at the full price.



The staff were very helpful and would help you rifle through the boxes if there was a certain design or item you were looking for.  The items were all clearly marked as seconds or samples with the prices and separated into boxes depending upon material and whether they were rings, pendants etc. I enjoyed searching through the boxes but I went when it was quiet - I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if it had been a busy period.





The 22ct gold plate butterfly pendant and pouch can be won by entering my rafflecopter competition.
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