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.