Small Filigree Hoop Earrings

Masterfully hand done little hoops of filigree and teeny ball granulation. Artful, special, classic

-approx.- 1" diameter
-hinge clasp closure
-EJ1949

Granulation is a technique whereby the smith heats a silver (or gold) wire to form a ball, then cuts and solders these handmade balls into decorative, elaborate patterns. This technique has been widely used since pre-Roman times and continues today in many cultures around the world