These necklaces are hand-etched in Copper in Turkey - A craft that dates back to the 17th Century Ottoman Empire! Only 8 people remain in Turkey that are capable of this dying craft, and these earrings are made by 1 of the 8. 100% Copper pendant with faux-leather rope necklace. The earrings are backed with Silver Nitrate and then polished on both sides with a high quality varnish. They will not tarnish or turn green like copper normally does. Extremely light-weight. Absolutely gorgeous craftmanship.