12 x 2mm small sterling silver hoop earrings | Oxidized, matte black | Handcrafted in USA

These small 925 sterling silver hoop earrings are handcrafted, one pair at a time by me in the USA. They have been oxidized- or tarnished heavily, also called a patina. They are a matte, flat black, or dark charcoal grey that does not irritate the skin. If you can wear sterling silver, you can wear these oxidized sterling silver earrings. SIZE: 12mm exterior diameter, 9mm interior, 2mm wide. and 1.5mm thick. Solid sterling silver posts and backs. Because my jewelry is made using hand fabrication processes, it has lightness, durability and detail unachievable via mass production. I strive to run an environmentally sustainable business. I use silver and gold with a post consumer content from precious metals manufacturers that purchase new metals from fair labor practicing mines. I believe that purchasing high quality jewelry with a post consumer content that is repairable and recyclable is very important. I make jewelry in small batches, minimizing waste, use of resources and strengtheni