18 – “Dig Deep” Stick and Leaf Earrings / Solid Sterling Silver / 14k Gold Filled / Hammer Forged / Hammered Texture

Description

“Dig Deep” Stick and leaf earrings ~ I once created another version of these as a commission and I loved them so much I wanted to create this magic again. Hand wrought and hammer forged in solid sterling silver and 14k yellow gold filled. I love the mantra “Dig Deep” as a reminder to not just accept the surface story, there’s always more to reveal and understand within yourself.

These earrings are one of a kind, you will receive the exact pair shown here.

THE DETAILS

-Earrings are solid sterling silver (hooks, bars, and connecting rings) and 14k yellow gold filled (leaves, accent beads on hooks).

-Earrings are lightweight for their length, but are well constructed and will not bend or deform with normal wear.

-Hand wrought, hammer forged with hammered textures, and hand debossed with “Dig Deep”

-Total earring length is 52mm (about 2″)

Thank you so much for visiting my shop! If you have any questions about this design or any of the designs in my shop, please contact me, I’m happy to help!

ABOUT GOLD FILLED JEWELRY

Gold-filled jewelry is composed of a solid layer of gold, which must constitute at least 5% (1/20) of the item’s total weight, mechanically bonded to sterling silver or a base metal (such as jeweler’s brass). Gold-filled items are 5 to 10 times thicker than regular gold plating, and 15 to 25 times thicker than gold electroplate, making it much more valuable and longer lasting because gold-filled has an actual layer of karat gold, not just a microscopic film as on plated jewelry which is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Most gold-filled is 12kt or 14kt gold-filled (I use 14kt for my pieces). Gold-filled does not de-laminate or peel like plated or “dipped” products. It is tarnish resistant and does not tarnish as readily as silver. Many find that they never have to clean gold-filled items at all. However, from time to time your jewelry may become dirty from everyday wear. To clean gold-filled it is best to use mild soap and water.