These owl talon earrings are cast in solid white bronze which has the look of silver without the high price, although I can make you a pair in sterling on request. The fine detail of these little talons is exceptional and the bright polished finish enhances it even more so. Each talon is one inch long and is suspended from their surgical stainless steel fish hooks using 1-1/2" of matching curb chain causing them to swing wildly with every movement you make.