Substantial 16 gauge Argentium sterling silver hoops that are 1" across hang from sterling silver ear wires. They are hand fabricated and soldered and then hammered for additional sparkle and interest. These are larger than my usual hoop dichroic earrings. 1 3/8" tall including sterling silver ear wires. Glass is just 5/8" rounded squares. Earrings have two layers of glass. Base glass is a silver dichroic with a covering of the translucent plum art glass. Earrings are sparkly and dynamic. Bold bright colors that will just shine and sparkle on your ears. 20 gauge sterling silver ear wires support bright fused dichroic glass earrings. Lovely translucent light sparkly dichroic glass All McCray Studios Jewelry is Shipped Free Via First Class Mail in a padded envelope with tracking info. Handmade personally by Barbara McCray in my coastal California Studio. I started using dichroic glass when it was first introduced and have been striving to incorporate it in more innovative designs ever since.You are purchasing the exact piece of jewelry that is in these photographs. Ships in a custom gift box with matching ribbon.