The rich medium blue color of the focal beads lets the light shine through and makes them look like oriental lanterns! Other materials include vintage silver plated spacer beads on which the finish is worn in spots, adding to the vintage charm, green mirrored glass sparkly faceted beads, and round brass beads with an antiqued bronze finish. Ear wires and head pin/wrap are steel with gunmetal finish. I rounded the ends of the ear wires for your comfort and safety when putting them in.
The blue focal beads are molded plastic/acrylic type material, with painted "inlay" (sorry I don't know the correct term for this, but the painted design is "carved" into the bead.) Seams are visible, with the front and back having a more perfect "inlay" and the sides having more visible mold marks and a more worn look to the painted area. (They're lovely when worn - I just want you to know what to expect on close inspection.)
Measurements (approx.):
length: 1 7/8" (from top of ear wire)
weight (each): 1/10 ounce or less
Ships by USPS First Class mail.
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All my jewelry is for adults and children over age 14.
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