Leaf Earrings with Labradorite - Silvan Leaves - Botanical Jewelery Handmade

These woodland leaf earrings have been made with real leaves from garden and feature beautiful faceted glowing labradorite beads of the finest quality. No two are ever alike. These earrings hang right around 1 and 3/4 inch from the sterling lever back earring wires, for a total length of approx. 45mm. They are lightly oxidized to bring out the texture of the leaves and every delicate vein can be seen. About Metal Clay/Fine Silver and my process: These unique items are made from metal clay. Metal clay is made from eco-friendly reclaimed silver. The pure silver particles recovered from the photo developing process and mixed with a binder made of water and plant-based organic materials. In raw form, it's malleable like clay. When fired, it becomes a fine [.999] silver piece of metal. They are shaped, sanded, and fired in a kiln at 1650 degrees for hours for maximum strength and durability. They are then hand polished, tumbled with steel shot for more shine and work-hardened strength, then oxidized and polished by hand again. The finished product is 99.9% pure fine silver that does not tarnish as easily as sterling. Tiny lines and flaws are characteristic of metal clay and add to its artisan feel. No two pieces are ever alike. The difference between fine silver and sterling silver is that fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. Sterling is 92.5% silver. fine silver is more tarnish-resistant than sterling.