Handcrafted using traditional metalsmithing techniques from sterling silver and using genuine ocean-tumbled sea glass, these beautiful drop earrings are an elegant and classic style that are perfect for sailors, beach lovers and anyone else who loves the ocean!

There are several different versions of these particular earrings available in a range of colours and sizes - this listing is for an emerald green coloured pair.

The sea glass in these earrings is a lovely emerald green, with a beautifully smooth and tactile frosty surface. The glass in each one has been securely wrapped in a bespoke handcrafted bezel setting made from plain recycled sterling silver, and they hang from handmade Argentium sterling silver hookwires which are a longer length to help balance the weight.

Argentium is a newer variety of sterling silver and is stronger, more tarnish resistant and also hypoallergenic - this makes it perfect for those who may have a sensitivity to traditional 925 sterling silver.

The earrings are handmade using natural sea glass and are therefore not identical, but they have been selected to provide as close a match as possible in terms of colour, size and shape. The sea glass in the larger of the two measures approximately 17mm by 16mm at the widest part and is mounted in a solid-backed setting.

The setting itself is 8mm deep, and measures 22mm from the top of the hanging ring to the bottom, and is 18mm wide. The hook wires measure 46mm in length from the very top curve of the hook to the bottom, with the earrings having a drop length of approximately 36mm from the top of the hook to the base of the silver setting.

All the silver has been oxidised with a darkening patina to highlight the details and create a sense of light and shadow, before being polished back to a higher shine. The reverse of the backplate has a lightly brushed satin finish.

These are a really stunning and unique pair of earrings, perfect for indulging your inner mermaid!

*Please note that in the interests of hygiene the earrings that are physically worn through the ears in the photograph here are a different pair that have been kept as a master copy and are shown to help give a sense of size and scale, and to illustrate how this style looks when worn. For reference, the sea glass in these earrings measures approximately 15mm by 10mm.

ABOUT THE SEA GLASS

Sea glass is broadly defined as glass which has been discarded into the oceans or on beaches, thereafter spending many decades being gently tumbled by the waves. This gives it the characteristic smooth edges and beautiful frosted appearance which defines it.

Every piece of sea glass I use is authentic, genuine sea glass – some of which I collect myself from my local beach, and other pieces which I source from fellow beachcombers located in other parts of the country. The glass in these earrings is from beaches on the North East coast of the UK.

As the glass I use is genuine, ocean tumbled sea glass, it does contain the very tiny indentions and 'C' marks on the surface which were created as it spent decades in the water - these are the characteristic signs of its authenticity. These marks are not usually obvious to the naked eye but may be visible in the close-up photographs.

Each item of sea glass jewellery I make will by its very nature be unique and 'one of a kind' - the pictures you see here in each listing will be of the exact item that will be received and I always try to give as accurate a description as possible. Please feel free to message me if there is anything else you would like to know about sea glass or any item in this collection!

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

Due to weight and value, these earrings will be carefully gift wrapped and presented in a ribbon-tied cardboard gift box. All items are sent in mailing boxes, mailing bags or padded envelopes as appropriate.

Shipping within the UK is already included via Royal Mail's ‘Tracked 24’ service (delivery estimate within 2-3 working days), with an optional upgrade to an express 'Special Delivery' service available at checkout for an additional charge (delivery estimate 1-2 working days).

I always aim to despatch all orders on the same or next working day that they are received, so any upgrade in postage chosen by a customer will be for the purposes of achieving higher priority within the Royal Mail system itself, rather than a faster processing time from me as a seller.

Please be aware that I am unable to guarantee specific delivery times of orders once posted but an estimate will be provided on checkout. This is a guide only.

GIFT WRAP & MESSAGING

If you wish to include a short handwritten message on a tag then I am more than happy to provide this service free of charge. Please enter any required text in the optional box to the left of the images.

In addition, if you wish the item to be sent direct to the recipient, then please make sure the mailing address is correct during the checkout process.