Handmade Patina Dragonfly on Circle Earrings - Turquoise (USA) - Blue (Verdigris Patina Brass, Turquoise, 7/8"). Handmade Verdigris Patina Solid Brass Classic Dragonfly on Circle Earrings with Turquoise by Elaine Coyne. Made in USA. Solid Brass Dragonfly Earrings on a Domed Circle background in our signature Verdigris Patina finish shown with genuine 4mm Chinese Turquoise Cabochons. Soldered on the backs are Goldplated museum latches. Each earring is carefully soldered and polished by hand prior to applying the patina finish. Our expert American artisans then take the earrings and apply a multi-level one-of-a-kind patina using a torch technique used in large bronze sculptures. Our final step is to mirror finish highlights and seal the earrings with acrylic lacquer for longevity. These earrings weigh less than .2 ounces. Features: Verdigris Patina 7/8 inch round earrings with goldplated leverback Setting: Indoor Type: Leverback Earrings Colors: Verdigris Patina Materials: Brass Dimensions: 7/8" Jewelry Type: Fashion Stone Shape: Round Features: Handmade Jewelry Setting: Bezel Gender: Women's Style: Dangling Clasp: Leverback Accent Stone: Gemstone Gemstone: Turquoise Metal Color: Two-Tone Metal: Brass Exact Color: Blue Stone: Gemstone Story Behind the Art: Elaine's journey to becoming a jewelry artist began somewhat unexpectedly on a childhood trip to the Statue of Liberty. While there she became fascinated with the patina affect covering the metal of the monument. The captivation stayed with her, and while in college, she decided that she wanted to become an artist like some other members of her family. With a desire to create wearable art, Elaine set about learning various techniques from schools in the US and Mexico. Drawing on various themes, art history, and of course, her signature patina, Elaine began creating the kind of objects she had dreamed about. Starting small, she first showed her pieces in Harvard Square in Boston. But they got attention. First local boutiques began to purchase, then department stores, museums, and galleries. As the saying goes, the rest is history. Elaine's operation is still small. She and her son design the pieces, and about 5 artisans execute them the Elaine Coyne way in a rustic studio in Kennesaw, Georgia. Everything is still done by hand using materials sourced primarily in the United States. Elaine's plan for the future? Continue creating and designing. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. T.W. (total weight) is approximate. The weight may vary up to two-tenths of a carat.