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Malachite Teardrop Earrings in 18kt Gold Over Sterling
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Width: | 5/8 inch |
Metal: | 18kt Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver |
Finish: | Polished |
Backing: | Wire |
Hanging Length: | 1 3/8 inches |
Gemstone 1: | Malachite ( Color: Green, Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Pear Slice, Size: 15x20 mm) |
18KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 18kt is 75% gold. In Europe, 18K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry.
YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.
STERLING SILVER: Also known as "Standard Silver," sterling silver is silver alloyed with other metals to increase the hardness and durability. Generally, sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Some sterling silver jewelry is plated with 14kt-18kt gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling."
WIRE: sometimes called "shepherd's hooks" or "fishhooks," earwires are a thin, hook-shaped earring backs. They thread onto the ear and can sometimes be squeezed into place or held on with a rubber clutch.
MALACHITE: Once prized for its protective powers, malachite is now favored for its natural beauty and rich color variations. The stone has a textural appearance, showing off a range of green shades, and oftentimes a unique banded pattern.
PEAR: Similar to the outline of a pear fruit, this is a round shape that comes to a point on one side.
SLICE: A thin, usually flat piece cut from a gemstone. Often has a free-form shape and reveals the natural beauty of a gemstone's interior.
All weights and measures are approximate. Most gemstones have been treated to enhance their natural beauty. |
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