My Story
My name is Alejandra Velazquez-Chaibun ,people know me as “Alex”.
I had the pleasure of working for Barbara Barnett for 29 years. Barbara is the original creator of ‘HOOker Earrings’ She came up with this concept in 1983 and was smart enough to have it patented. She was my boss, my mentor, my friend, and she tough me everything I know!
Sadly, Barbara passed away on April of 2016 and most generously left me her business for me to continue her legacy.
This is why I put my heart and soul into every single pair of earrings and I want to thank you for joining me on my journey.
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Why Hooker Earrings
Non-pierced (pierceless and clipless) Earrings
Barbara Barnett designed these unique and fashionable earrings to be proudly worn by women who want to look their best, whether their ears are pierced or not!
These clipless, pierceless earrings are easy to handle and put on, “Hooker” earrings gently “hook” on and dangle from the ear well without your being aware of them. For the most part, you are unaware of them – except when you take that one last look in the mirror before you go to your appointment or that big date, and then you realize how very elegant your non-pierced earrings look or, better yet, once you arrive at your destination and the compliments start flowing.
You can understand why Hooker Earrings, which are handmade “ear art” by design, make unique and special gifts. And why many wearers choose them over traditional clips and pierced earrings. They’re fun to wear, they’re a great conversation topic and they make you feel really special.
Pierceless earrings from Barbara Barnett will always make your ears beautiful, whether pierced or not.
Try Hooker Earrings or Order Them as a Gift
Pictured above left is the “Lisa” non-pierced, clipless and pierceless earring.
About Materials
Plated vs Filled
What is Gold Filled?
It is a quality material that is common in all types of jewelry. The product is easy to care for and usually maintain its golden shine for a lifetime.
Gold Filled is constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers’ brass. A gold alloy is then bonded to one or both surfaces of the brass core with heat and pressure. Unlike plated (aka electroplated or “dipped”) metals, Gold Filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. This 5% is then described by the karatage of the gold alloy. Our Gold Filled items are 14kt Gold Filled. 14 kit Gold Filled products are identified as 14/20 Gold Filled; alternatively, 14K GF is also acceptable.
What is Gold Plate?
Gold plating is a miniscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base. The plating does not compose any measurable proportion of the products total weight. It is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product.
Gold plating will generally wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product. It does not stand up to heat, water or wear over time.
What is Sterling Silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
Mother Nature creates our semi-precious beads, and most of the adornments are made by hand, so there may be some variation in color and size.
We take pride in our craftsmanship and materials. Hand crafted in Laguna Beach.
How the Hookers Happened
“In the 70s my psychic friend, Zoe, predicted I would make my fortune with a jewelry invention. As I was in the corporate world, I laughed and went on with my career.
“Ten years later, I found myself at Long Beach State learning the secrets of jewelry-making from Al Pine, who also taught me to ‘always make my mistakes work for me’.
“After accidentally inventing this unique design, I also remembered Zoe’s words and headed for the patent office.Because you were adventurous enough to buy them, because you told everybody about them and because we make such marvelous earrings, we are now in our 24th wondous year?
“Thanks to all of you and a special thanks to Zoe!”
Member of Who’s Who of American Inventors
and
Who’s Who of American Entrepreneurs.