Handmade in the artist's certified "green" studio in California, each piece is crafted from 100% recycled metal.</br>A simple and modern classic, this light weight 14 k gold round hoop is hammered ever so slightly to create an illusion of greater weight and higher shine.</br>Forged out of one contiguous piece of wire, this hoop features a unique locking clasp engineered by the artist.</br>Because all of our items are hand made each piece will vary slightly in size. The total weight of this item is 0.92 grams.</br>Made in United States</br></br>Amazon.com</br></br>The Melissa Joy Manning "Classic" Large Hoop Earrings will complement casual and business styles with a splash of golden shine. These large round hoops are created in a certified green California studio. They are 14k yellow gold and handmade by the artist with a hammered effect to create the illusion of greater weight and shine. The artist hand creates each set of earrings, so the size and shape may vary slightly. The round hoops are made from one continuous piece of wire, and they measure approximately 1 inch long and .5 millimeter wide. The unique back finding features a locking mechanism engineered by the artist.</br><br/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NIGA90