Materials: Ebony "DIOSPYROS EBENUM" & Maple "ACER SACCHARUM"

These beautiful teardrop plugs are made entirely by hand due to the shape of the jewelry. None of it has been machined. The time and care that go into each pair of these teardrops is evident when you have them in your hands, or in your ears. These are made in Canada by Paul's Plugs.

They are double flared (1mm deep flare) and really comfortable. All of Paul's Plugs are done to the industry "standard" of ½" depth. All plugs are finish treated with a light coating of jojoba oil and then another finish coat of natural carnauba wax.

Ebony (also known as Indian Ebony or Ceylon Ebony) is a tree in the genus Diospyros, native to southern India and Sri Lanka.  Ebony heartwood is one of the most intensely black woods known, which, combined with its very high density (it is one of the very few woods that sinks in water), fine texture, and ability to polish very smoothly, has made it very valuable as an ornamental wood. It has a long history of use, with carved pieces having been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs. The word "ebony" derives from the Ancient Egyptian hbny, via the Greek έβενος (ebenos).

Maple is one of the most common and widely used North American wood. It is a very dense wood, white to grey overtones, closed pored, tight grain wood.

CARING FOR YOUR NEW WOOD PLUGS

- DO NOT expose your jewelry to water!
- To clean your plugs, use a mild soap and a little water on a soft cloth and wipe clean.
- Periodically oiling and/or re-polishing your plugs is recommended to prolong the life of the jewelry.