Clover Hoop EarringsDesigned in New York and handmade in Nepal Sterling silver hoop with hinged snap down closure Handcrafted silver granulation Approx. 1 1 2 diameter Granulation is a technique whereby the smith heats a silver (or gold) wire to form a ball, then cuts and solders these handmade balls into decorative, elaborate patterns. This technique has been widely used since pre Roman times and continues today in many cultures around the world.