{"product_id":"mimosa-pelican-rising-earrings","title":"Mimosa Pelican Rising Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pelican image lives throughout Louisiana culture as a symbol of home. It is our state bird. It lives on our flag; it soars over our homes and swims in our waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelicans embody the story of self-sacrifice. Myth or not, we know her as the mother who pierces herself to feed her young. This bird holds more meaning for us than any other, and this collection is our way of honoring it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach earring measures 1.25\" in diameter, weighs 6.75 grams in bronze (about the same as 3 dimes). Each hangs from gold-filled or sterling silver ear wires. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll our ear wires are nickel-free.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade by hand in our South Louisiana studio.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece varies slightly due to its handmade nature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze first:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur bronze is a solid copper + tin alloy, lead free. Copper can react with the natural acids, sweat, and moisture in your skin. Some people may see a harmless green or blue mark. Others never do. It can even vary day to day based on humidity, activity, or hydration. This is normal and not a quality issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarnish \u0026amp; patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBronze darkens over time, just like sterling silver. That \"dirty\" look is natural oxidation (patina), not damage. A quick polish brings back a warm glow similar to 14k gold at a fraction of the cost. The trade off is a bit of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick prevention tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove before washing hands, swimming, showering, or heavy sweating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Dry well after wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Apply a thin coat of clear nail polish or jewelry wax to the inside that touches skin if you are sensitive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Polish as needed with a treated jewelry cloth or gentle metal polish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mimosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903705911482,"sku":"fav1793385450163","price":56.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6153\/1578\/files\/mimosa-pelican-rising-earrings_1.jpg?v=1793385456","url":"https:\/\/chambraysoftwear.shop\/products\/mimosa-pelican-rising-earrings","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}