Cook Islands 5 Cent Hibiscus Two Toned Coin Cut Out Earrings

Real 1972 to date minted coin cut out earrings. This coin is the size of a U.S. penny and is made of copper and nickel. First, a small hole is drilled into the coin, then a very fine jeweler's saw blade is inserted through the hole and worked around the coin's design, cutting away the background, thus leaving the coin's figure floating inside its outer edge. The figure is then selectively layered in brilliant gold and silver. These coins are then made into unique pairs of earrings with sterling silver wires and placed in a nice jewelry box. All work is done by hand.