Wood and Blue Howlite Drop Hoop Earrings With White Topaz in 18kt Gold Over Sterling

1 1/4 inches

18kt close 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 close 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 close 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

Polished close POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.

Wood close 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.

Wire close 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.

2 3/8 inches

Howlite close 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 close CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets. , Size: 4 mm)

Topaz close 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 close 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)