★ Balloon Dog Huggie Earrings ★ A pair of modern charm earrings featuring solid gold-plated balloon dogs in a bold 3-D design for a playful touch to your look. Trend-forward gift for those with pierced ears. Made a ubiquitous symbol of pop art by Koons' inflatable art sculpture series of oversized metallic Balloon Dogs made between 1994-2000. Open the lever-back hoops by gently pulling them apart at the top, opening via the hinge at the bottom, to reveal the hypoallergenic ear posts. Product Features: * 1" drop length x ~0.5" wide balloon dog pendants * 14mm gold-plated closed-hoop "huggie" ear closure * 18k gold-plated brass 3-D charms * Nickel-free In support of small businesses, all jewelry-making supplies are purchased from fellow Etsy Sellers and small, independent shops. Head to my store for more!