Unique, beautiful pair of double lotus hoop earrings, inspired by the flowering lotus shapes encircling traditional mandalas. In Buddhist and Hindu cosmology, the lotus represents awakening, as the purity of the lotus and truth arises out of mud and illusion. Perfect adornment for this dedicated to yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices, or simply a beautiful pair of modern tribal hoops! These earrings are made out of high quality, nickel-free silver-plated brass - all the beauty of full sterling silver, but at a much more affordable price - with sterling silver ear wires (standard earring gauge). These earrings are finished with a strong wire and hook closure. Each earring weighs approximately a 1/2 ounce - 0.53 ounces/14.9 grams - making them lighter than they look and suitable for both those with plugs and those with regular ear piercings. Hoops are 3 inches/75mm in diameter.