2 Inch Thin Sterling Silver Handmade Lightly Hammered Wire Hoop Earrings 20 gauge (.8 mm wire)

Delicate and lightweight, these lightly hammered hoop earrings are individually made by myself in the USA in my private studio. Thin Argentium Sterling Silver wire is used for these earrings, which means they will wear comfortably in the ear and have increased tarnish resistance compared to traditional Sterling Silver. If you do notice your earrings tarnishing (sometimes starts with a slight yellow hue on Argentium), a quick wipe with a silver polishing cloth will bring your earrings back to their original bright shine. Due to the delicate nature of the thin wire, the larger size earrings will require a gentle hand to ensure the hoop does not bend out of shape. The large hoops come with two sets of complimentary rubber backers to help decrease the risk of losing the earrings during wear. The backers slide on easily with a slight twisting motion and gentle pressure.

• METAL: .935 Argentium Sterling Silver (higher silver content and better tarnish resistance than traditional Sterling Silver).
• WIRE GAUGE/DIAMETER: 20 gauge (0.8mm) wire - standard ear wire thickness for a lightweight and comfortable wearing experience. Due to the delicate nature of the wire used, care must be taken with large diameter hoops in order to maintain their shape.
• EARRING DIAMETER SIZE: Approximately 2".
• FINISH: Lightly hammered for a subtle shine in the light. Hammered texture is on one side of each earring.
• Each piece of jewelry in my store is individually handcrafted by me in my private studio. Due to the nature of handmade items, individual pairs of earrings may vary slightly from the photographs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for shopping Handmade!