Rustic Nail Ear Weights

In traditional witchcraft iron nails have been used in spell jars and worn as talismans. In folklore Iron nails are believed to ward off malevolent energy and bring more power to ones spell work or intentions. Iron nails have also been worn as a protective talisman of sorts due to the fact that Iron in alchemy is known as a protective element that also has a grounding effect and helps to build ones courage. These earrings feature two square head nails wrapped in blackened steel wire on on two hand formed 14g steel hooks. These earrings are very lightweight and measure 2 3/4 inches long and can be worn in a healed piercing 14g or larger of in tunnels or eyelets. Each nail is filed down to a dull point and is polished with a high quality jewelry wax to protect the patina. Sold in a pair. -Measurement Details- Earring Length- 2 3/4 inches/ 7 cm 14g hook Earring Weight- 10 grams **** Check out the rest of the shop at Etsy.com/shop/bonedusttower Follow the shop on Instagram @bone_dust_tower for contests, coupon codes and upcoming items! *IMPORTANT* Please me mindful of any metal allergies you may have before purchasing this item. Bone Dust Tower jewelry may have iron, copper, silver, brass or stainless steel metals in it.