Double Happiness Clip-on Drop Earrings

These beautiful 2 inches (50mm) long non-pierced earrings are inspired by Chinese Zen symbols from the ancient Qin Dynasty, the first ruling dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. The metal is .925 sterling silver plated with rhodium, a member of the platinum family that does not tarnish or corrode. Hanging from a simple ball and loop clip, the drop begins with a 7mm (a bit more than 1/4 inch) ball of the gemstone Red Agate which turns and, following Tao belief that heaven is round, represents life that is ever changing. It continues with the symbol for happiness commonly found as decoration or design in all aspects of daily life. A simple expression of a timeless emotion.