Detail: Oval abalone stones snuggly set in sterling silver bezels suspended on minimal hoops. Sterling Silver Hoops are 16mm Abalone stones are 8x6mm Colors is a blue/green Waterproof & tarnish resistant Handmade for you in Paradigm's Long Beach, CA studio. Color: Sterling Silver Sustainability: Handmade. Meaning nothing is mass produced. Your piece of jewelry is made by hand in their Costa Mesa, CA studio. All of their products are made with intention, in house by a small team of female metalsmiths. Paradigm jewelry is made with high quality materials and crafted to last. Why we choose Gold Filled metals: Gold Filled metal is a composed of a thick layer of solid gold heat bonded to a base metal. By law the gold content must be at least 5% of the total weight of the item. Over 100x the amount of gold in gold plated jewelry. Unlike gold plated materials, Gold Filled metals will last years. Tarnish resistant and waterproof. Quality and design above all else. Paradigm Founder + Designer Meg Sullivan derives inspiration from her native Southern California roots. Always seeking to reflect the magnetism of an easy west coast lifestyle in every design.