“If you insist on piercing your ears at least hold the earrings up with some embroidery thread so you don’t ruin your earlobes.” (mother to daughter early 1970’s)

In Taos, New Mexico there is an absolutely fabulous old ‘trading post’. It has been in the same family for years and years and over time the owners have accumulated some of the most exquisite antique and modern pieces. At a glance, necklaces, bracelets and earrings take one back to early times on the Pueblo.

In this wondrous hideaway I found the most beautiful antique bracelet and earring ‘set’ I had ever seen. I immediately bought the bracelet but was concerned the earrings would be too heavy to wear comfortably, so I left them behind. Of course, I couldn’t get them out of my mind and every now and then I would think about the old store and wonder what had happened to the beautiful earrings.

Seven years went by before I had a chance to visit Taos again. I couldn’t wait to check in on the Trading Post. Once there, I noticed many beautiful new pieces. Even though unlikely, I couldn’t help but hope that “my” earrings were still there. I methodically looked through each glass case and unbelievably, in the slightly hidden, dark, dusty corner case there they were! It was time. I bought them deciding it would be better to at least admire them in my jewelry box than to lose them forever.

“If you think you can’t wear them then why don’t you just wrap some thread around them and hold them up.”

Through the voice of a dear friend here it was again. A lot of years had past since the forgotten days of painstakingly tying embroidery thread to support my favorite earrings. Needed often, they had taken time and effort to construct and had been very difficult to conceal. However, even though awkward they had actually worked! Now, I wondered if there couldn’t be a more simplified and glamorous solution. I wanted something that would be readily available, relatively inexpensive, easy to use, INTERESTING, FUN and DIFFERENT and would comfortably redistribute the weight of an earring off the earlobe.

Intrigued with the concept of applying the ‘suspender’ method, I designed the first prototype. Trials and testing refined and enhanced the end product and after following the proper legal steps Lobeez ™ received a US patent in 2007! What you hold in your hands is the result of the support of many good friends, family members and the careful consideration of many talented legal, medical and fashion professionals.

Lobeez™ promotes the reality that ALL women can be Clever! ALL can be Bold! ALL can be Beautiful to Behold!

Lobeez™ will bring something new, fun and exotic into your fashion experience. Wear with confidence, a light heart and ENJOY!

Sincerely,

p.s. I love my earrings and wear them all the time!