Few things are more striking than a moon glistening over the ocean or the sun rising or setting over the sea. Connect with this beauty, wherever you may be with our bright moon or new day Reflections wave earrings. Details: Size: French hook: 0.5" W x 1.25" L ; Lever-back: 3/8" diameter ; 3/8" diameter Material: Sterling silver, oxidized silver, 22k gold Ear-wire: Sterling silver; nickel-free/hypoallergenic. How It's Made: This wave design is created by a metalsmithing process called fusing. Each piece of sterling silver is hand-cut and carefully placed with tweezers onto a sterling silver base. Then with a little magic, a little luck, intense concentration and careful torch control, the piece is heated just before it completely melts. It's at this point that the pieces fuse to the base. This creates a unique look but also provides superior durability and texture to the piece. The final steps involve traditional metalsmithing techniques of soldering, drilling, sanding, polishing, and adding a patina to get the desired finish.
