So I leveled GSM to 56 and making some gathering earrings just to learn that the lvl 50 Rosegold earings that are 7 lvls lower and 60ilvls lower is better than the earrings i can make. Yes it might be able to be over melded to be better but only has 1 spot for sure.

Now look at the weaving and leatherworking gathering/crafting gear and its so much better than foragers and artisan. Im just not sure what the thought process was.