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Silver hoop earrings made of guitar strings on a white background

Gold hoop earrings made of guitar strings on a white background

Guitar String Hoops

Name: Guitar String Hoops
Brand: Strings for Hope
SKU: sfh-hoopearlgsil
Price: 37.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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

$37

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Celebrate music and meaning with the Guitar String Hoops. Lightweight and versatile, these .25" diameter hoop earrings are crafted from upcycled guitar strings, making each pair a unique piece of wearable art. The stainless steel ear backs add durability while the subtle dangle design gives them an elevated, stylish finish—perfect for everyday wear or dressing up.

Each pair of Guitar String Hoops is handmade in Nashville by women artisans of Strings for Hope, a Shared Trade partner. Since 2010, Strings for Hope has been dedicated to providing employment opportunities for survivors of substance use disorder, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Their trauma-informed workplace offers training, fair wages, and support, helping women rebuild their lives while transforming discarded musical strings into jewelry with purpose.

Details:

Diameter: .25" hoops
Colors: Silver, Gold
Origin: Handmade in Nashville, USA
Material: Upcycled guitar strings (metals vary: stainless steel or nickel-plated steel) with stainless steel ear backs
Design: Lightweight with subtle dangle for a modern, elevated look

Earrings that embody Purpose, Power, and Peace—purpose in creating economic opportunity, power in reclaiming independence, and peace in wearing jewelry that carries Nashville’s creative spirit and women’s stories of resilience.

Thistle Farms' Shared Trade is an aligned network of artisan enterprises supporting women's dignity and economic freedom, providing fair wages and collaborative mentorship. The program aims to amplify marginalized artisan voices, eliminate isolation, and lift communities out of poverty.

Shipping

We currently ship to contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Free shipping on orders over $99
Gifts or items containing matches are not eligible for shipping to Hawaii or expedited shipping.

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.

Updated May 27, 2025.

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

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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 can re-order at any time during this process.

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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