Dainty and lightweight, these elegantly shaped and lightly hammered threader earrings are individually made by myself in the USA in my private studio. Thin Argentium Sterling Silver wire is used for these earrings, which means they will wear comfortably in the ear and have increased tarnish resistance compared to traditional Sterling Silver. If you do notice your earrings tarnishing (sometimes starts with a slight yellow hue on Argentium), a quick wipe with a silver polishing cloth will bring your earrings back to their original bright shine. Due to the delicate nature of the thin wire, the larger size earrings will require a gentle hand to ensure the earrings do not bend out of shape. These earrings come with two sets of complimentary rubber backers to help decrease the risk of losing the earrings during wear. The backers slide on easily with a slight twisting motion and gentle pressure.