Natural Lapis Lazuli Bead Spiral Elbow Bend Drop Earrings Argentium Silver Hooks

These Lapis Lazuli beaded drop earrings are lovely! The hand formed elbow hooks are made from 22 gauge Argentium Silver. One end has been heated to ball the silver to hold the five lapis stone beads. The lapis beads are vivid shades of blue. The drop from the "elbow" is 45mm. The width across the bead is 5mm. Please ask any questions you might have prior to buying. Thank you! Additional information on Argentium silver: Argentium Silver was invented by Master Silversmith, Peter Johns at Middlesex University, London. His initial research concentrated on eliminating firestain in traditional Sterling silver, using the element Germanium. Germanium was also found to add further benefits, including tarnish resistance and heat-hardening properties. Argentium is a sterling silver alloy that is 1% purer than traditional sterling at 93.5%. (Traditional sterling is 92.5% pure.) It contains the metalloid germanium that gives Argentium silver more workable qualities than sterling, including: Firescale elimination High tarnish resistance Precipitation hardening and simple heat-hardening properties Increased ductility Increased thermal and electrical resistance (making alloys suitable for welding and laser forming) Environmental advantages (associated with not having to remove or plate over firescale)