Belle Studs

Name: Belle Studs
Availability: InStock

Keeping musical strings out of the landfill and providing jobs for women survivors.

$25

Belle Studs are crafted from 14k gold-plated guitar strings, allowing you to add subtle, elegant style to any look. Not only do these earrings help you express yourself, but every pair gives second chances to the women artisans that create them, many of whom are survivors of addiction, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

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14K gold-plated guitar strings
Coated with a protectant to prevent patina
To clean naturally, mix half a lemon and a teaspoon of baking soda into a paste. Apply the mixture to the jewelry with a rag or a toothbrush, rinse, and buff dry
Not recommended for those sensitive or allergic to nickel.

Shipping

We currently ship to the contiguous United States and Alaska.

$8.50 flat rate shipping
Free shipping on orders over $100

Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday. Fulfillment may take 3-5 business days (though we will do our best for it to be faster).

We primarily ship via UPS. USPS is used for PO Boxes or when customers make specific arrangements. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us by the carrier.

Please email customerservice@thistlefarms.org for more information.

Return Policy

We offer a 30 day return window for product purchased from ThistleFarms.org, The Shop At Thistle Farms or at an official Thistle Farms pop-up event. For exchanges, please process a return and re-order the item you wish to receive.

Effective Jan 1, 2019

Thistle Farms’ dedication to using natural ingredients keeps our products fresh for a shorter period of time. Our products are only guaranteed when purchased directly from

ThistleFarms.org
The Shop at Thistle Farms
A Thistle Farms pop-up event

For issues with Thistle Farms products purchased from other retailers, please contact that retailer directly for a replacement or refund.

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase, and your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.

A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.

The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.

Exchange Policy

We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.

You may then place a new order online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.

Meet the Artisans

Strings For Hope

Country

Tennessee, United States

Demographic

Addiction, Human Trafficking, and Domestic Violence

Strings for Hope turns recycled guitar strings into jewelry while employing women in recovery from addiction, human trafficking, and domestic violence to craft each piece by hand.

Their year-long work development program offers women in the initial steps of recovery consistent employment, supplemental income, job skills, resume building opportunities and the therapeutic process of creating something new. The goal at Strings for Hope is twofold: equip women with transferable skills that empower them for future employment while diverting used guitar string from the landfill. Products from Strings for Hope are good for people and the planet, and they employ women from Thistle Farms!

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