The pairing of wood and blue howlite makes for a compelling yet casual look. These earrings swing wooden ovals dotted with blue howlite and topped with .10 ct. t.w. white topaz. Set in 18kt yellow gold over sterling silver with black rhodium details. Hanging length is 2 3/8". Earwire, blue howlite and wood drop earrings.
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Product Details (for Wood and Blue Howlite Drop Hoop Earrings With White Topaz in 18kt Gold Over Sterling)
Width:
1 1/4 inches
Metal:
18kt
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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
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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.
Over Sterling
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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."
Silver
Finish:
Polished
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POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.
Other Material:
Wood
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WOOD: A hard, fibrous organic material from the trunk, roots, or branches of a tree. Wood is used for practical purposes, such as flooring and furniture, as well or ornamentation, such as sculptural carvings and jewelry.
Backing:
Wire
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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.
Hanging Length:
2 3/8 inches
Gemstone 1:
Howlite
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HOWLITE: Naturally white with a distinctive marbleized appearance, howlite lends rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets a Southwestern flair. This stone, thought to relieve stress and insomnia, is a relatively recent discovery from the late 1800's.
(Color: Blue, Quantity: 8, Shape & Cutting Style: Round Cabochon
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CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets.
, Size: 4 mm)
Gemstone 2:
Topaz
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TOPAZ: Available in a stunning selection of shades, the topaz's sky blue hue is one of the most popular colors for jewelry designs. Once thought to offer protection, today topaz is favored for its durability and affordability. Yellow topaz is the birthstone for November while blue topaz is for December.
(Color: White, Quantity: 8, Shape & Cutting Style: Round Brilliant
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BRILLIANT: A gemstone cut to enhance brilliance without sacrificing much carat weight. Typically has 58 facets.
, Weight: 0.10 ct. t.w., Size: 1.5 mm)
All weights and measures are approximate.
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