Beautiful 16 gage copper wire wrapped spiral earrings -All pieces are made with top quality tarnish resistant copper wire. Wearing copper and crystal jewelry is believed to offer an abundance of benefits, please do your research on this beautiful metal and the benefits of different stones. *Every piece is handmade and unique, so it could be slightly different then the photo. When caring for your jewelry, Be sure to remove any copper jewelry before you wash your hands, do any cleaning or go swimming. The moisture will cause the copper to tarnish. Remove the copper pieces before you apply any hand cream, lotions or perfume. The chemicals in these products can damage the copper. Polish your copper jewelry on a regular basis. Use your polishing cloth to gently rub away any residue, and to polish the finish of your jewelry. Be careful not to apply too much pressure. This and sleeping in your jewelry could cause the copper to bend. When storing your jewelry keep in mind that excess heat will cause the copper to change color and develop a green patina finish. If possible, wrap the copper pieces on a tarnish resistant cloth. Place the wrapped jewelry in a resealable plastic bag. How to naturally remove tarnishing... Rub a mixture of 1 tablespoon of table salt and 1 cup of white vinegar or lemon juice onto the copper with a soft cloth and rinse.