These earrings display the much loved marine creature known as the seahorse. Th seahorses are made from sterling silver with the dimensions 17mm x 7mm. The seahorses hang from shepherd hooks to make them a length of 27mm. The seahorse is an adorable marine animal that comes from the genus of the hippocampus which in Ancient Greek roughly translates to 'sea monster horse'. Seahorses are most recognisable by their incredibly unique shape that curls inwards. These fantastical animals are also known as the creatures who mate for life which makes these earrings the perfect gift to give to someone you love.