This modern take on the classic 70's punk safety pin earring is a sophisticated blend of Sterling Silver and Tanzanite. Whether you're a fan of the alternative punk style or just like the edgy look, this earring is perfect for you.

*This listing and price is for ONE earring, Please choose if you want the left or right ear version*

✩Size (all measurements are approximate)✩
*the ear-wire gauge is 1mm hand forged 925 Sterling Silver wire (this wire gauge is slightly larger than standard size wire)
*4cm (1.6 inches) from top of ear-wire to bottom
*1.6cm (0.6 inches)wide
*1cm (0.4 inches) internal width
*the faceted rondelle beads Tanzanite beads are 3 to 4mm each (each hand cut bead will slightly vary in size)
*every earring is handmade/hand forged so there will be slight differences in each and every earring, even if you order a pair

• International postage includes upgraded insurance, tracking and/or signed for, for your extra protection.
• All items are UV sterilised immediately before wrapping for your safety.
• The collage photo shows other stones available.

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✩Tanzanite Mythology, Legends, Lore and History✩
*the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite (a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate), caused by small amounts of vanadium and belongs to the epidote mineral group.
*is only found in Simanjiro District of Manyara Region in Tanzania, in a very small mining area near the Mererani Hills.
*is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation.
*Tanzanite can also appear differently when viewed under different lighting conditions. The blues appear more evident when subjected to fluorescent light and the violet hues can be seen readily when viewed under incandescent illumination.
*In its rough state tanzanite is colored a reddish brown to clear, and it requires heat treatment to remove the brownish "veil" and bring out the blue violet of the stone.
*The scientific name of this "blue-violet zoisite" was not thought to be sufficiently consumer friendly by a famous jewellery house's marketing department, who introduced it to the market in 1968.
*In 2002, the American Gem Trade Association chose tanzanite as a December birthstone, the first change to their birthstone list since 1912.
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✩Findings/Variations✩
*The earring is made for pierced ears
*The end is rounded for safe insertion into piercings, and is not sharp as in real safety pins
*This style hoop finding can be worn through a gauged tunnel. If you intend wearing it through a gauged metal tunnel (which tend to be wider than silicone tunnels) please compare your earrings front to back width to the internal width of the safety pin width. I can custom make to size if necessary. 

Please message me if you are interested in any variations (matching pendant, different stones etc.)