A 12mm dark purple Swarovski pearl is placed between silver filigree bead caps that wrap around the pearls.  The earrings use silver-plated fishhook earwires and are 0.5" long.   
 
All metal used is hypoallergenic, nickel-free and is sterling silver, silver or gold-plated, or stainless steel unless noted otherwise. Every item is handcrafted, custom-made, nothing mass-produced.