These eco-chic, eco-friendly, sustainable earrings are handcrafted by Ann-Made in America. They are fashioned from recycled, post consumer soda can tabs or pop tops. Each tab is hand-selected and thoroughly washed and polished to ensure quality and high luster, then wire-wrapped with colored copper wire. The beads are added as the wire-wrapping is done to ensure they are firmly attached. Earring hooks are silver-plated, surgical steel. Aluminum does not tarnish so your earrings will always look great. (We do suggest you take them off before swimming in a chlorinated pool or sea water to preserve the luster of the tabs). These earrings are a chic and beautiful way to let others know how precious the planet is to you. And wait until you hear the comments you'll get! Each pair of earrings is sent to you on an eco-friendly, tastefully designed package with our story on the back, ready for gift-giving or to keep for yourself. Our shipping materials are environmentally-friendly. "If each of us does something small, together we can achieve something great.