Teal Enamel Leaf Earrings with Oxidized Silver newest Ear Wires

To create these earrings, powdered glass is sifted onto copper and fired in a 1450º kiln until it melts, flows, and hardens into a smooth, durable surface.

The silver accents and ear wires are fused and forged using Argentium Silver. Argentium silver (935) is a modern sterling silver alloy which modifies the traditional sterling alloy (92.5% silver + 7.5% copper) by replacing some of the copper newest with germanium. As it contains at least 92.5 silver content, it is still considered sterling silver. Replacing the copper with germanium makes the metal easier to clean and less prone to tarnishing.