earrings

I was asked to make something the other day that took me by surprise, ear gauges. 16mm or 5/8 ear gauges to be exact. They are a type of ear ring for those that have the large piercing hole in the ear. Apparently they come in different sizes. This was a first for me so I did a little research to...

I know, earrings are not pens and this is the penturning forum, but it's more akin to penturning than 'other things we make'! Does anyone know if there is such a kit available anywhere? Or would the best way be to use a couple of key-ring kits and replace the actual ring part with earring...

Ok, I have added to the craze, now I have have made my first set of earrings to match a pendant. The first is a Paduak, Purpleheart, spalted beech and afezila segment. The second "set" is made from Lacy Dogwood. Comments welcome.