16 x 4mm sterling silver hoop earrings for men | Oxidized matte black | Handcrafted in USA

These thick, chunky 925 sterling silver hoop earrings for men are handcrafted by me, in small batches in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.

They have been oxidized, tarnished heavily, also called a patina.

They are a matte, flat black, or dark charcoal grey that does not irritate the skin.

If you can wear sterling silver, you can wear these oxidized sterling silver earrings.

Approx. Size: 16mm exterior diameter, 13mm interior diameter, 4mm wide.

Solid sterling silver posts and backs.

I strive to run an environmentally sustainable business.

Because my jewelry is made using hand fabrication processes, it has lightness, durability and detail unachievable via mass production.

GUARANTEED forever against breakage due to normal use.

SUSTAINABILITY: I use silver and gold with a post consumer content from precious metals manufacturers that purchase new metals from fair labor practicing mines.

I make jewelry in small batches, minimizing waste, use of resources and strengthening the metal by using hand forming techniques en lieu of casting processes.

I use silver and gold from suppliers that purchase from fair labor practicing mines and use 50-100% post consumer content. I believe that purchasing high quality jewelry that is repairable and recyclable is one of many things we need to do for humans to live sustainably on our planet. I strive to purchase from suppliers that offer sustainable options and all fabrication is done by my hands, in my tiny studio I built. I design my jewelry to be comfortable and last forever. 

You can read more about my main supplier of metals and gemstones at:

Stuller https://www.stuller.com/corporate-responsibility/?prettyUrl=earthfirst%2F#crMetals

Materials: recycled silver, Silver posts and backs, real solid 925 sterling silver, oxidized black sterling silver.