The Details
Sterling Silver Rectangular Stud Earrings
- Rectangles measure approximately 22mm long x 8mm wide
- Hand-forged in shining recycled Sterling Silver
- Sterling silver ear posts and nuts
- Makes a definitive statement, but still incredibly lightweight
- Effortless versatility!
- Made with love in Canada
- Shipped securely in a padded bubble envelope
- As this piece is made to order, please allow up to 2 weeks shipping time
- Due to the handmade nature of this piece, slight variations are to be expected and are not considered to be a defect
- We recommend storing your sterling silver pieces out of direct sunlight in a Ziploc bag. If you see tarnish, you can clean it using the simple method outlined here
- Gift wrapping available upon request
Sterling Silver Facts:
- Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of pure silver and 7.5% by weight of copper
- The sterling silver alloy originated in Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century
- Pure silver is generally too soft for producing functional objects; therefore, the metal is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength, while preserving its ductility and appearance
- In ancient Egypt, silver was more precious than gold!
- The American revolutionary Paul Revere was regarded as one of the best silversmiths of the Colonial era
- When sterling silver tarnishes, it is actually the copper in the alloy that oxidizes – pure silver does not tarnish
