Ope Stud Earrings
Ope Stud Earrings
Ope Stud Earrings

Ope Stud Earrings

Regular price $50.00
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Only 5 remaining in stock!

Ope, let me scoot right past ya! Do you say this phrase all the time? These Ope Stud Earrings are the perfect accessory for you! These tiny cuties, made with the other beloved phrase that is a staple of our MN culture, measure 5 x 8mm each and are crafted with pride using brass and 14k gold plating and sterling silver posts.

Custom cut in the handwritten cursive script of our own boss babe, Larissa, this is a 100% original design and 100% badass on a sterling silver friction push back post with sterling silver butterfly ear nut.

Care
To extend the life of your precious new purchase, we have a few tips and tricks! Our jewelry is primarily made of brass or plated materials - and their care is different:

Solid brass that is unplated will naturally darken/patina over time. I fyou want to bring it back to its shiniest self, you can polish it with a silver cloth or polishing pad. Don't put any chemicals on it or use any liquid dip cleaners (like those used for sterling silver).

Plated metals (such as 24k gold plating or silver rhodium plating) are amazing and need almost zero care to keep them shiny - just like a very forgiving houseplant. Just wipe with an untreated cloth and you're good to go.

To keep your jewelry in tip-top shape, avoid things like wearing it while skinny dipping in the lake, rubbing it down with lotion or sweating all over it at the gym. If you do one or all of these things, see tips above for how to deal.

In general, don’t throw it at the bottom of your purse or toss it on a hard floor or countertop. Always store in a cool, dry place and take it on the go safely in a jewelry bag or travel case. Treat it like it’s special and loved, and it will love you back for a long time to come. 

Of course, breaks sometimes happen - don't panic! Just contact our team here with a description (and, if possible, a photo) and we'll chat repair options with you.

    Larissa Loden
    B.A. ’07 (College of Liberal Arts)
    M.Ed. ’09 (College of Education and Human Development)
    Alumni Association Member

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    Interested in a bulk order or need us to ship multiple gifts? Contact us for special pricing: mnalumnimarket@umn.edu or 612-624-2323.