Our ornaments are made of 16-gauge recycled steel. This is not the typical big company, big quantity product. We make them a step above in quality to ensure they will last and take pride in the products offered to you. Raw steel is a highly recyclable material that gets used repeatedly. Each raw piece comes to you with a coloring of dark gray to blue gray, depending on the heating process when the steel is created. If left untreated, raw steel will naturally rust with your environment, giving your product its own natural unique look. Steel wool will remove any rust that develops. The ornaments are measured from the largest part of the design. We are a small business, husband and wife team. At times, there may be a delay, and we will do our best to notify you of any delays. If you have any questions, please always reach out.