With their round crescent puff shape and ornate filigree pattern, these small hoop earrings are an eye-catching accessory. Snap-down posts secure them comfortably in place. While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. This Sterling Silver Jewelry has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver’s durability without harming its sparkle.