Hoops Atrio Earrings Tile Portugal Stainless Steel Flat Bottom Antique Azulejo - RED Tiles USA Shipping NEW 1.75" or 4.5cm Lightweight

These hoops are 1.75" with a 7mm wide bottom. To find more sizes of the FLAT BOTTOM HOOPS, copy and paste the following links:

1" Hoops https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=27817863

1.50" Hoops with 4mm bottom https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=11706741

1.50" Hoops with 6mm bottom https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=7908305

1.75" Hoops with 7mm bottom https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=26383395

2" Hoops with 4mm bottom https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=26384153

WEAR A PIECE OF HISTORY!
QUESTION: Are your tiles real antique Portuguese Azulejo tiles?
ANSWER: Absolutely not. In our description of each item, we try to call attention to the theft and destruction of antique Portuguese tiles. Even the tiles found in flea markets and antique stores were most likely stolen off a building during the night. We have seen entire home facades disappear during the night to thieves. Thankfully, Portugal just passed a law declaring this theft a crime. We can only hope that it will one day be enforced.
For this reason, we have no part in this despicable crime. We make our own tiles from polymer clay. Ceramic would be far too heavy for earrings and impossible to mold into the shapes we want. For the hoops, we mold the clay as thin as we can get it, so that it will look pretty inside the hoops.

These hoops are 1.75" or 4.45cm in diameter. The bottom width is 7mm.

QUESTION: What kind of metal is it?
ANSWER: SOLID STAINLESS STEEL
If it is gold tone, it has a real gold wash. It is not gold plated. Stainless steel is hypoallergenic and nickel free.

These hoops have a very thin and comfortable wire. They are 1.75" 0r 4.5cm and extremely lightweight. They are stainless steel, which means they are hypoallergenic and they will come in a gift box. They weigh .15oz or less than a nickel coin! Very lightweight!

The city of Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal because of its canals and lovely hand painted and colorful boats called "moliceiros".

The city dates back to the 10th century when it was known by its first Latin name of Alavarium, literally, "a gathering place or preserve of birds." The Moors invaded and then held it until the 11th century, after which it became popular with Portuguese royalty. In the winter of 1575, a terrible storm closed the entrance to its port, ending a thriving trade in metals and tiles. The same storm also created a reef barrier at the Atlantic Ocean.

These tiles are located on the facade of a very, very old building in the lovely town of Válega. To my dismay, many old buildings have fallen in disrepair and this is an attempt to preserve a little of the patrimony of Portugal before it's too late. This home is abandoned!

They will come in a gift box.

Wear a Piece of History!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Thank you,
Atrio
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The term Azulejo or Tile dates back to the time of Arab occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The term "azulejo is derived from the Arab word (al zulej) which means a smooth and polished stone. It wasn't until the 16th century that the process was perfected into the tile we know today.
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+ Please note that some of our items will come with a tag stating "Return only accepted if tag is attached". There are no exceptions to this policy. 🌺ATTENTION: There is a 5% RESTOCKING fee per item PLUS a $3.50 fee for returned items.
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Although the tiles are water resistant, care should be taken to keep the tiles and metal out of water and away from lotions, including cosmetics, sunscreen, hairspray, etc. The chemicals in these products will dull the finish on the tiles.
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All my tiles are replicas made of polymer clay where the image actually becomes part of the clay through baking. No glue is used in the process. The pieces become waterproof and scratch resistant. Due to the handmade and hand shaped nature of each tile, slight variations will occur, as no two pieces are alike.
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Wear a Piece of History!