Small Cockle Hoops - Gold Vermeil

The Small Cockle Hoops take on the familiar scalloped edge imprinted from the cockle shell’s body. Inside and outside of the piece, its symmetrical, jagged and linear form can be viewed from all angles, bestowing a full experience of the shell’s unmistakable texture. The irregularity and beautiful imperfections have been moulded directly from the shells body. Made in solid recycled sliver with the option of Gold Vermeil.  Earring backs are easy to misplace, that’s why each pair of earrings comes with an extra set of backs. 

Pair with anything from the Cockle Collection. 

Made from Nature, Made in England. 

Made from fairmined gold vermeil.

Vermeil has been used since the 19th Century and is when a thin layer of gold is applied to a solid sterling silver piece. It makes the jewellery look the same colour as gold but without it being solid therefore a cheaper option for gold looking jewellery without compromising on quality.

All the Gold Vermeil pieces have a thick layer of 18ct yellow gold (on average 3 microns) applied over the top of the silver making it the most durable gold plating option possible- about five times thicker than conventional gold plating.

Normal ‘Gold Plating’ is a very thin layer of gold and can be applied over the top of any base metal which usually isn’t silver and could be hiding a cheap metal such as brass or bronze. Because the jewellery is made to last and of the highest quality, no base metals are used and Hannah only works with solid silver, gold and platinum.

Made from Nature, Made in England. 

Metal: Solid Recycled Silver. 
Dimensions: 20mm. 
Weight per Earring: 2g.