Midnight Mini CZ Spiral Hoop Earrings, Niobium

• Handcrafted mini spiral hoop earrings, with 4mm CZ (cubic zirconia) simulated diamonds. • Made with 20 gauge niobium wire.• Pictured: Midnight (Steel Blue). • 17-18mm diameter, or 5/7 inch. • Comes as a pair, with a left and right side. • Niobium is hypoallergenic, and is my personal #1 recommendation for switching out new piercings for the first time, and for body jewelry. Niobium is a "reactive" metal. Its natural color is a dark gray. To change the color of the niobium it is immersed in a water and sudsy solution, with an electric current. How long the metal stays in the water with the electricity, determines what type of color it will take. Niobium is similar to titanium, but is softer, and has more brilliant coloring. •• Nickel free •• • Tip: DO NOT use abrasive cloths or solutions to clean these earrings—as it will dampen and dull the color. These earrings do not tarnish, but if there is residue, wipe off with a dry, soft cloth. • These are threader earrings, and traditionally