Handmade of solid sterling silver, the quill earrings were originally handcarved in wax and then cast into a mold. I then have the silver quill earrings cast from the mold. They are super light! I test drive all my new designs and these barely feel like they're on. The earrings hangs 2" from earhole. The actual quill is 1.25" long. Handmade in NYC