Custom Earring Cards
A pair of earrings loose in a bag looks like something homemade. The same pair mounted on a printed card looks like a product somebody priced deliberately. That shift costs a few cents and it changes what a stockist is willing to pay. We produce a lot of earring cards at ZEE Packaging and this is one of the smallest items we make with the biggest effect on perceived value.
Presentation Changes The Price
Earring cards turn a loose pair into a retail product.
- The pair stays aligned and presented rather than tangled
- There is somewhere to put your brand, your price and a barcode
- It hangs on a peg or stands in a display
- Backs stay attached rather than getting lost in a bag
- Stockists expect card mounted stock rather than loose
- The whole thing reads considered rather than improvised
Most makers adding earring cards find they can raise their price the same week.
Match The Card To The Fitting
Different earring types need different holds.
- Studs need two punched holes with the backs secured separately
- Hooks and shepherd crooks need slits rather than holes
- Hoops need a slit plus support underneath
- Drops need clearance so they hang without touching the edge
- Clip ons need a slot rather than a punch
- Heavy statement pieces need a thicker caliper underneath
- Standard rectangle the everyday earring cards we run
- Rounded corner version softer and less prone to bending
- Folded card printing on both faces with a hang top
- Die cut shape following a logo or a motif
- With a punched hang hole for peg display
- Tented card standing on a counter unaided
Sizes We Print Regular
Every card is built to your product, though these run often:
- 2" x 2" for small studs
- 2" x 3" for a standard drop earring
- 2.5" x 3.5" for statement pieces
- 3" x 4" for chandelier styles
- 1.5" x 2" for a compact stud card
- 3.5" x 5" for a two pair set
Send us a real pair, since hole spacing and slit width depend on the actual fitting rather than a drawing.
Stock And Print
- 18pt to 24pt card stock depending on the weight
- 24pt for anything with a long drop or real weight
- Kraft board for a handmade or natural position
- White SBS where you want vivid color
- Uncoated stock for a softer artisan feel
- Foil stamping, which sits beautifully at this small scale
Card stiffness matters more than people expect. A flimsy card lets a heavier pair sag forward, which looks poor hanging on a peg.
Materials We Would Recommend
- Recycled card stock, widely available in these grades
- FSC certified paper, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Uncoated stock, which recycles without any film
- Compostable sleeve rather than a poly bag
- Seed paper and specialty options for a talking point
What Happens On Your Order
- 100 unit minimum, so a market maker can order properly
- Free proof before anything prints
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to check the fitting fit
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you punch to my post spacing?
Yes, send us a real pair. Spacing varies between designs and a generic punch almost never sits right.
How do we stop backs getting lost?
A secondary punch or a small slit holding the butterfly separately. Relying on it staying pushed on is how they disappear.
How much do earring cards cost?
Rough estimate is $0.03 to $0.10 per unit plain, $0.05 to $0.15 with one color print and $0.09 to $0.24 with foil at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Which caliper for heavy earrings?
24pt. A statement pair on thin card bends the whole thing forward, which looks unfinished on a display.
Do you punch hang holes?
We do, reinforced. Peg racks get browsed constantly and an unreinforced hole tears within days.
Kraft or white stock?
Kraft for handmade positioning, white where your artwork needs bright color reproduction.
Can you supply sleeves too?
Yes, in clear or compostable film. A sleeve keeps the pair clean and stops the card scuffing in a bag.
