Th earwires are 20 gauge sterling silver
The entire earring measures about 2 3/8 - 2 1/2" (5.1- 6.3 cm) from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the earring.
It is about 3/4-7/8" (1.9-2.2cm) across the widest part.
We also have a matching pendant available in the Copper and Brass Jewelry section of our shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicholasandfelice?section_id=5011287
This design is also available in sterling silver in the Sterling Silver Wire Jewelry section of our shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicholasandfelice?section_id=5869297
We also make a larger version of this design in light weight aluminum wire that you can see in the Aluminum Jewelry section of our shop.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicholasandfelice?section_id=5019632
All our jewelry comes wrapped in colorful tissue paper, in a nice gift box and tied with a bow ready for gift giving.
The brass wire used in this pin is in it's natural form and not treated with a lacquer or wax. Brass naturally oxidizes over time and develops a patina. Some people love that look and some prefer to keep it shiny.
Here are some suggestions for how to shine up your brass jewelry using common household supplies like lemon juice or ketchup. The link provided below is for cleaning copper but it also applies to brass:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4473390_clean-copper-jewelry.html
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
