Our 100% sterling silver DNA earrings are 3 dimensional. They measure approximately 1.25 inches in height and . 4 inches in width. They hang from a sterling silver lever back ear hooks for added protection so that you will not loose them. They come packaged in an elegant glass topped black box with an informational card that reads: DNA Helix Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid containing the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of living organisms. Along with RNA and proteins, DNA is one of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life. The double helix shape of DNA allows it to pass along instructions with great precision.