Sterling Silver shipping Hoop Earrings

Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

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 of 925.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the most plausible etymology is a derivation from a late Old English sterling (with (or like) a 'little star'), as some early Norman pennies were imprinted with a small star.

Description: A pair of handcrafted sterling silver hoop earrings with a tab style closure. Repoussé shaped hoops created by hammer forging two pieces shipping of 22-gauge (0.7mm) sterling flat stock into shape with the ends forming the tabs for the closure. Standard 20-gauge (0.9mm) sterling wire is soldered on completing each earring. Each hoop has an organically formed oval shape with a subtle dome to it due to the shaping process. The exterior of the earrings is highly polished while the interior has been oxidized to highlight the hammered effect made during their creation giving these earrings a stunning two-tone effect.

Specifications: *
Metal: .925 Sterling Silver
Shape: Oval hoop
Oval diameter: 37 mm x 41 mm
Width: 15.5mm at the bottom and 6mm at the top end
Thickness: 0.66 mm
Weight per set: 13.6 grams



*Please note all the jewelry and accessories made by Studio Three Nines, LLC have been made with attention to detail. Please keep in mind that while every effort has been taken to accurately represent the specifications of each item they may very slightly as each item has been handcrafted.