These dangle earrings were created with solid sterling silver wire, woven and curled. The accent beads are 2mm Black Onyx. I use my own long handmade hammered ear wires (filed for a comfortable fit) to balance out the light weight earrings. They are approx. 2 inches by 2 inches in size, but will hang about 2 1/4 inches from the hole in your ear because of the ear wires. Your earrings have been sealed to help deter tarnish, and ship with care instructions, a cleaning cloth, and a velvet storage bag.