Turquoise Drop Earrings in Two-Tone Sterling Silver

Item#: 883957

Bright 14x10mm stabilized turquoise cabochons are artfully set in polished and hammered 18kt yellow gold over sterling silver and sterling silver in these free-form drop earrings. Includes white rhodium to reduce tarnish. Hanging length is 1 1/2". Leverback, turquoise drop earrings.

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Width:	1 inch
Metal:	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 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. gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling." Silver and 18kt Gold Over Sterling close GOLD OVER STERLING: Sometimes referred to as “vermeil,” this metal is gold-plated sterling silver. It is one of the most desirable gold-plated metals and can come in 14kt-24kt yellow, white, or rose. Silver
Finish:	Hammered close HAMMERED: A dimpled finish that looks as if it were applied through various strikes of a hammer. The result is a random, banged-out look with an artisanal appeal. A hammered piece can appear either matte or polished. and Polished close POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.
Backing:	Lever close LEVER: An earring backing with a hook-shaped insert and a hinged leverback to hold it in place.
Hanging Length:	1 1/2 inches
Gemstone 1:	Stabilized Turquoise close TURQUOISE: Typically polished and featuring a cabochon cut, turquoise is prized for its depth of color and the visual interest found in veins of matrix stone. Prized as a gemstone for 1000's of years, legend holds that turquoise has protective qualities. close STABILIZED TURQUOISE: Stabilized turquoise is natural turquoise that has been treated with a clear epoxy, resin, or hardening agent in order to protect the stone's color and prevent it from fracturing. (Color: Blue, Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Oval close OVAL: An elliptical shape that resembles an egg. Cabochon close CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets. , Size: 14X10 mm)