Coiled Snake Charm Earrings in Sterling Silver or Antique Bronze

These are a pair of handmade coiled snake charm earrings available in either .925 sterling silver or antique bronze. The charms are 1.7cm long and 0.9cm wide. The ear wire is made in the same materials as the charms. The charms are a 2D design and single-sided. I can also make these in gold on order, so contact me for an estimate for the costs.

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.

Bronze is an alloy that consists of a mixture of approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. Producing bronze is a less toxic process than producing brass as brass is a combination of copper and zinc, and the manufacturing process often produces zinc oxide which is toxic.

Because bronze contains copper, it can turn your skin green whether you have an allergy or not. Bronze and copper turn your skin green because when the copper reacts with your sweat and the acids from your skin, it produces copper chloride. Copper chloride is a green substance that then rubs off on your skin. If you are prone to sweating, your bronze jewelry will definitely turn your skin green. This chemical reaction can also be prevented by painting any part of the jewelry that comes in contact with your skin with clear nail polish or clear acrylic enamel.