{"product_id":"20mm-black-925-sterling-silver-hoop-earrings-handcrafted","title":"20 x 2mm Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, Oxidized Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese oxidized black 20mm sterling silver hoops are made entirely by my hands in my tiny studio in the Pacific Northwest. At 2mm wide and 1.5mm thick, they're a classic size — substantial enough to notice, minimal enough to wear every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are finished with a matte charcoal black patina, this oxidized finish will not irritate the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20mm diameter · 2mm wide · 1.5mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver throughout — posts, backs, and hoops, oxidized black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-fabricated, not cast — stronger, lighter, and more refined than mass-produced alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Hand Fabrication Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forging compresses and strengthens the metal. The result is a hoop that holds its shape and lasts longer — guaranteed against breakage from normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hold a BFA in Metal Design from the University of Washington, Seattle — and every piece I make reflects that foundation of craft, precision, and material knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade Responsibly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI source my silver from suppliers who use 50–100% post-consumer recycled content and purchase new metals only from fair-labor mines. I hand manufacture in small batches to minimize waste. Every piece is designed to be repairable and recyclable — because quality jewelry shouldn't be disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy primary metals supplier is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stuller.com\/corporate-responsibility\/?prettyUrl=earthfirst%2F#crMetals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStuller\u003c\/a\u003e, a leader in responsible sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled 925 sterling silver · Solid silver posts and backs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharon Saint Don Silver and Gold Handcrafted Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589992431846,"sku":"HOOP-20x2-SH","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/2688\/5184\/files\/925-sterling-silver-hoop-earrings-oxidized-black-20mm-3.jpg?v=1777519686","url":"https:\/\/sharonsaintdon.com\/products\/20mm-black-925-sterling-silver-hoop-earrings-handcrafted","provider":"Sharon Saint Don Silver and Gold Handcrafted Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}