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Inspired by pine needles and the beauty of pine trees, I don’t expect their allure will ever go out of style, and the lightweight feel and simple elegance make them a perfect design for every day wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have made a number of \u003cstrong\u003evariations\u003c\/strong\u003e on this design, such as\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eshorter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2” pine needles to 2 1\/4” \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elonger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pine needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar wires\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLever back\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ear wires for a more fling resistant fit (slight up charge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand made \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehook style\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ear wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall design differences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Classic silver coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Brass coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) NO coil (See Thaw series with\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e extra fancy \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003elever\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eback\u003c\/em\u003e ear wires )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"long-pine-needle-earrings-sterling-47598","title":"Norwegian Woods Long Pine Needle Earrings, Sterling Silver and Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBestseller: Customer favorite \"go to\" earring design!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”Norwegian Woods” earrings are one of my best selling earrings. The inspiration for these long piney earrings came in an instant, and I went tearing up to my studio to make them. Now you are probably thinking that ten minutes later I emerged wearing them, right? Nooooo.....I must have made and melted down twenty until the lengths of the opposing halves were just right, till that carefree little coil was in visual balance with everything, and then I needed to be sure I could do it again. I'm glad I did as these long silver dangle earrings are the original design for the most popular item I've ever made!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are very flattering and a great style for everyday casual to dressy occasions. Sleek, simply elegant, and timeless,they simply go with everything! The sticks are gently curved towards each other and slightly overlap for a face brightening effect. I wear these many, many days for my \"go to\" earrings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: ~2 3\/4\" to 3\" from crook of ear wire to bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo return to my shop: evittscreekarts.etsy.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evitts Creek Arts","offers":[{"title":"Lever Back Upgrade","offer_id":51455266717988,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Ear Wires","offer_id":51455266750756,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2034\/2820\/files\/long-pine-needle-earrings-sterling-silver-and-brass-661825.jpg?v=1746576165"},{"product_id":"norwegian-woods-long-silver-dangle-46858","title":"Norwegian Woods Long Silver  Earrings Original Design Pine needle earrings Evitts Creek Lois McManus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for these long piney earrings came in an instant, and I went tearing up to my studio to make them. Now you are probably thinking that ten minutes later I emerged wearing them, right? Nooooo.....I must have made and melted down twenty until the lengths of the opposing halves were just right, till that carefree little coil was in visual balance with everything, and then I needed to be sure I could do it again. I'm glad I did as these long silver dangle earrings are the original design for the most popular item I've ever made!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are very flattering and a great style for everyday casual to dressy occasions. Sleek, simply elegant, and timeless,they simply go with everything! The sticks are gently curved towards each other and slightly overlap for a face brightening effect. 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