Western Stirrups (Silver) dog As always I hammer texture

As always I hammer texture the sterling silver accented piece

Lastly I add the "bolt wear leather" that wraps around the tube rivet which I intentionally left smooth to show the contrast in the metals

The circle of the key chain is 1 1/2" diameter and the dog's head is about 1" in length and measures just over 1/2" in it's widest point

I have several pairs of stirrup earrings with the “leathers”

Western Stirrups (Silver) dog As always I hammer textureOverview Length: 1 1 2 (including ear wire) Materials: Sterling Silver, Copper Ear Wires: Sterling Silver One weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center, a customer turned to me and asked, "Have you ever made western stirrups?" That night, I went in my studio and made my very first pair of western stirrup earrings! The next day I pointed them out to her among my earring display and she immediately put them on. Since then, I have perfected the