Celebrate music and meaning with the Guitar String Hoops. Lightweight and versatile, these .25" diameter hoop earrings are crafted from upcycled guitar strings, making each pair a unique piece of wearable art. The stainless steel ear backs add durability while the subtle dangle design gives them an elevated, stylish finish—perfect for everyday wear or dressing up. Each pair of Guitar String Hoops is handmade in Nashville by women artisans of Strings for Hope, a Shared Trade partner. Since 2010, Strings for Hope has been dedicated to providing employment opportunities for survivors of substance use disorder, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Their trauma-informed workplace offers training, fair wages, and support, helping women rebuild their lives while transforming discarded musical strings into jewelry with purpose. Details: Diameter: .25" hoops Colors: Silver, Gold Origin: Handmade in Nashville, USA Material: Up-cycled guitar strings (metals vary: stainless steel or nickel-plated steel) with stainless steel ear backs Design: Lightweight with subtle dangle for a modern, elevated look Earrings that embody Purpose, Power, and Peace—purpose in creating economic opportunity, power in reclaiming independence, and peace in wearing jewelry that carries Nashville’s creative spirit and women’s stories of resilience. Thistle Farms' Shared Trade is an aligned network of artisan enterprises supporting women's dignity and economic freedom, providing fair wages and collaborative mentorship. The program aims to amplify marginalized artisan voices, eliminate isolation, and lift communities out of poverty.