Leaf Design Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Handmade

*All items are located in Taiwan. Taiwanese customers do not need to complete real-name verification. After checkout, items will be shipped via Taiwan Post within 1-2 days. ️All items from this design studio come with a complete after-sales service. Please feel free to contact customer service within the platform for any inquiries. *Can be converted to clip-on earrings. Please be sure to note this when placing your order. Postage for re-sending clip-ons will be at your expense. Size Details: Earring Length: Approx. 35mm Net Weight: 2.23g Earring Type: Pierced / Stud Material Details: The entire earring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, with the black detailing achieved through a special vulcanization process. Q: What is the common "vulcanization treatment" for Nepalese jewelry? A: When silver jewelry turns black, "oxidation" is the common folk term. Oxidation refers to a substance reacting with oxygen. However, silver (jewelry) turns black by reacting with "sulfur" in the air. Therefore, the black substance on the surface of silver (jewelry) (which can appear coffee-colored, light brown, dark brown, or reddish-brown) is "silver sulfide." Generally, if silver (jewelry) is not properly maintained, it will turn black and lose its luster. Thus, the correct term is "sulfurization," which is a reaction with hydrogen sulfide in the air or sulfur dioxide in moisture, forming silver sulfide on the surface of the silver (jewelry). In Nepalese silversmithing, specific "sulfurization" treatments are applied (giving a black or antique appearance) to enhance the unique character of the handcrafted piece. If you do not prefer this effect, you can try gently scrubbing the intentionally sulfurized areas with a soft brush dipped in toothpaste. Package Includes: Earrings, Jewelry Box, Silver Polishing Cloth, PVC Jewelry Pouch 💫 A special note from Nellie: For jewelry designed with natural stones, we take the utmost care to avoid damaging the stones themselves. However, as each piece is entirely handmade, there is a slight chance of minor imperfections on the stones during setting, which may be visible to the eye or completely undetectable. Please ensure you are comfortable with these "potential" aesthetic flaws before making a purchase. (Most natural stones inherently have inclusions, bubbles, or natural fissures. We encourage you to inquire or research this information before purchasing. 😊) ■ Shipping Information All items from Nellie are shipped from Nepal. To help reduce international shipping costs, if your delivery address is in an Asian country, we consolidate orders weekly and send them to our studio in Taiwan. From there, our Taiwanese team will ship the items to you.