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Result

product_id short_description full_description
279250 <p>Made from the cross-section of White Walnut (aka Butternut) Tree seeds, the natural intricacies of these earrings invite a second and third look. Measure 30mm x 20mm excluding the earwire.<br></p>
279255 <p>Understated copper wire serpentine around the wooden beads, each bead a unique pattern of black and brown.&nbsp; The nature of the materials allows for these hoops to remain light, allowing for hours of wear without issue. Measure 55mm x 42mm excluding the earwire.<br></p>
279258 <p>Inspired by the aurora, these bead wrapped around these glass focals show subtle mixes of purple and blue within the darkness. Measure 50mm long&nbsp; and 21mm wide excluding the earwire.<br></p>
279262 <p>Super long and dramatic bone horn beads wrapped in organically inspired copper wire shapes. Measure 56mm long&nbsp; and 8mm wide excluding the earwire.<br></p>
283181 <p>Dyed magnesite black bears surrounded by a hand-hammered copper frame, accented with dyed stone and multicolored beads. Measure 58mm x 43mm excluding the earwire.<br></p>
283182 <p>Handmade lampwork blueberries surrounded by a hand-hammered copper hoop, accented with matching iridescent blue crystal beads. Measure 60mm x 60mm excluding the earwire.<br></p>
283189 <p>Cute hand-formed dangle earrings featuring gorgeous Czech glass beads and hand-hammered copper details. Measure 41mm long and 13mm wide excluding the earwire.<br></p>
287067 <p>Hand-formed copper hoop, accented with matching red and amber crystal beads. Measure 55mm x 55mm excluding the earwire.</p>
287105 <p>Blue imitation sea glass accented with intricately woven copper and flourishes. 40mm long by 22mm wide</p>
287106 <p>Green imitation sea glass accented with intricately woven copper and flourishes. 40mm long by 22mm wide</p>
287107 <p>Copper woven and wrapped around a hammered copper base to create small but striking hoops. 33mm long 32mm wide excluding the earwires&nbsp;<br></p>
287108 <p>Hand painted blueberry bushes and handmade lampwork blueberry beads, sure to make you popular during picking season! Measure 80mm long by 36mm wide<br></p>