Lava Makes is run by ME, Lava! A solo woman who creates the earrings, designs the website, creates the content, runs the social media page, replies to comments and emails, packs and posts each and every order. Thank you for supporting this one-woman-show!

I make all my earrings in my home studio in Sydney, Australia.

After an order is placed, please allow 1-3 business days to pack and post your order. Some semi-custom earrings require an additional day or two. I am not only a small business owner but I have two small children who require a lot of time and attention.

I use a variety of “hypoallergenic” metals, such as 316L Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Titanium. Some metals are plated with rhodium or gold. For more information on these metals, visit the “Metal Types” page.

All my polymer clay is baked for a minimum of one hour to keep it as strong as can be. However if you try to bend it too far it can still crack. Please treat your beautiful earrings with love and care. Don’t leave them around for kids to chew on and bend.

My pricing is based on materials and time. Certain designs such as florals are more expensive because they require an immense about of time and skill.

When you purchase one of my earrings, you can rest assured that you are supporting ethical business practices, ethical material sourcing and the local economy.