• Earring type: Hook
• Material: 100% sterling silver
• Finish: Polished
• More than 3/8 inch wide x almost 1/2 inch tall excluding hanger (10 x 12mm)
• Item number: wh123

The sight of a huge fan-shaped tail momentarily suspended above the surface of the water just as the whale makes his dive deep down into the ocean is a powerful and beautiful image.

But did you know that whales are also known for something called 'tail sailing'? They lift their tails out of the water for extended periods of time, and although no one knows for sure why, it is speculated that they are catching the wind like a sail to help propel them through the water.

And, whales will also intentionally slap the surface of the water with their tails just to create a loud noise. Whales just wanna have fun.

These earrings capture that instant just before the whale dives down into the ocean, their simplicity putting all the emphasis on the tail's unique T-shape. They're 100% sterling silver with a polished finish that makes the tail look wet with ocean water.