These hoop earrings are worth a second look: over-sized teardrop hoops that are almost conventional in today's fashion, but - wait... what's that? Is that a ball and chain? In the hoop? Well, that's something different. Available in asymmetrical and symmetrical forms. (Look through the images above for the difference.) Offered in Silver Plated and 925 Sterling Silver. Hand-made from silver wire (including the ear wire) that has been hammered for smoothness and silver beads. Measures 6.5 cm in length from top of ear wire to bottom of dangle and 3 cm in width. Silver Plate vs Sterling Silver - Silver Plated metal is copper that has been coated with a thin layer of silver. It doesn't tarnish as much as silver, especially with good care, like limiting exposure to air when not in use and keeping it away from water. However, when it does tarnish, cleaning it is an issue since rubbing and polishing are likely to wear away the silver layer, exposing the copper red metal. - Sterling Silver is an alloy metal, made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. It is more expensive since it has more pure silver. It also tarnishes, but cleaning it is not an issue to restore that mirror shine. Earrings will be delivered in a decorative favor box with the shop logo, "iAMattitude"