These earrings use hand dyed hot pink porcupine quills that are secured in 9mm bullet casings. You have the option for gold or silver bullet casings. Earrings measure approximately 2-3" from the top of the hook to the bottom. Porcupines were not hurt in any way to obtain the quills. The top of the quills are also trimmed making the earrings very comfortable to wear. They will not poke you but still look sharp as ever. An info card about porcupines will also be included.