Handmade Washi Origami Earrings With Niobium Settings

Handmade Washi Origami Earrings With Niobium Settings.  The washi paper is coated with tsuyadash - a special Japanese coating design for washi paper.

Niobium is a chemical element (symbol Nb). It is a soft, grey metal that is naturally found in the minerals pyrochlore and columbite. Niobium is naturally hypoallergenic and commonly used in a number of medical devices including prosthetics and implants, such as pacemakers. Often used in jewelry making because of its hypoallergenic properties, this metal is a safe choice.  Niobium is highly malleable, lightweight, highly resistant to corrosion, and hard.