Argentium Silver Geometric Elbow Bend Drop Earrings Sterling Silver Hooks

These Argentium Silver patinaed drop earrings are lovely! The hand formed elbow hooks are made from 20 gauge Sterling Silver. The patina on the Argentium Silver is mostly brown, but does have blue and green hues depending on the light. These earrings will continue to change in color as they oxidize. If you were to use silver cleaner, they would return to the bright metallic color of natural silver. The drop from the "elbow" is 40mm. The width across the bead is 18mm. Please ask any questions you might have prior to buying. Thank you! Remember that you are buying a handmade product. It will have quirks and personality, the same as the wearer. The geometric shapes on these particular earrings are similar, but not exact matches. Additional information on Argentium silver: Argentium Silver was invented by Master Silversmith, Peter Johns at Middlesex University, London. His initial research concentrated on eliminating firestain in traditional Sterling silver, using the element Germanium. Germanium was also found to add further benefits, including tarnish resistance and heat-hardening properties. Argentium is a sterling silver alloy that is 1% purer than traditional sterling at 93.5%. (Traditional sterling is 92.5% pure.) It contains the metalloid germanium that gives Argentium silver more workable qualities than sterling, including: Firescale elimination High tarnish resistance Precipitation hardening and simple heat-hardening properties Increased ductility Increased thermal and electrical resistance (making alloys suitable for welding and laser forming) Environmental advantages (associated with not having to remove or plate over firescale)