Cardinal Cloisonne Clip-on Drop Earrings

As a Hoosier, I couldn't pass up this beautiful likeness of the Cardinal, our state bird. Designed in California and hand crafted in China by highly skilled artisans using sterling silver, fine braided wire and kiln-fired cloisonne enamel, these non-pierced earrings feature the male cardinal. As they don't migrate, most of us recognize this beautiful bird with his conspicuous red plumage (even the female sports a red crest) that they keep all year. Hanging from a silver-plated simple ball and loop clip, these non-pierced earrings are 1 and 5/16 inches (33mm) long and 13/16 inch (21mm) across at their widest point. Bamboo Jewelry gives these unique works of art their shine by blending many colors to show 3-dimensional contours and realistic shading, rarely found on jewelry in this price range. Clear enamel on the back prevents tarnishing. As an added bonus they come packaged in a handmade, laser engraved bamboo gift box
Cardinal facts: They can be found in southern Canada, through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas in all or part of 38 states - and south through Mexico. In summer, their sweet whistles are one of the first sounds of the morning and in the winter they are a bright spot against the snow. Cardinals are also the state bird of Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Read more about them on the fact sheet that is included.