- Earrings are hypoallergenic - posts are sterling silver
- This pendant is a cast made from a REAL star anise (spice)
- Chai earring approximately 1 inch in diameter
- Earrings are plated with 3 times more than most other plated jewelry - 3 microns of 14 karat gold or sterling silver (versus the common 1 micron) making the ring last a LOT longer
- The earring is made of 100% recycled brass & 14 karat gold plated
- Earrings are plated with 3 microns of 14 karat gold or sterling silver (versus the common 1 micron) making the ring last a lot longer
- Earrings are sustainably cast in downtown Los Angeles
- Non-toxic - There's no nickel, cadmium, or lead in Laura Elizabeth jewelry
- Every Laura Elizabeth jewelry comes in an anti-tarnish bag (keeping your jewelry sparkling longer!)
Chai is a cast of the spice star anise. In the winter, my partner makes us chai tea lattes. Just to be clear, he does the whole thing! It's not from concentrate. It takes time, patience, and a lot of ingredients, including star anise. He used this specific star anise as a garnish in my tea one day and I jumped up and washed off the frothy milk. It was PERFECT! So pretty. I immediately spoke with my collaborative partner and caster, Silva. She suggested I send it to see if we could cast. And, here we are. I thought the name Chai was appropriate.