I made these french flared earring hooks using 14/20 gold filled wire. The front loop and back end have been slightly hammered to give them a flared look. The ends have also been rounded and smoothed for a nice comfortable fit.
These are available in various wire gauges including 22 gauge, 21 gauge or 20 gauge. Your choice!
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1" (24mm)
Width: 1/4" (9mm)
These are sold by the pair.
If you need a larger quantity than what is available, please contact me so that arrangements can be made. Please note, I make these ear wires by hand, there may be some slight variations from pair to pair.
Not sure which gauge to choose from?
22 gauge: Is what you typically see at the stores. If you are looking for something lightweight this is it.
21 gauge: A happy medium between the two, lightweight enough to fit most ears comfortably yet durable.
20 gauge: Very sturdy, holds it's shape very well.
Why I choose to use 14/20 gold filled and what it means:
Gold filled is made by using heat and pressure to fuse a layer of solid Gold onto a base metal (usually brass). I use 14/20 gold filled wire to create my pieces. What that means is that 1/20 (5%) of the metal weight is 14 karat solid gold, the same applies to 12/20 gold filled, which would contain 1/20 (5%) of 12 karat gold and so on.. I choose to work with 14/20 gold filled because of it's beautiful rich color and the fact that is wears just like real gold. It has beauty, durability, and strength. It is a quality alternative to solid gold at an affordable price.
