14kt Yellow Gold Wavy Hoop Earrings. 1 1/4"

HOOP: An earring that loops from the front of the ear to the back.

14KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 14kt is 58.33% gold. In the United States, 14K 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.

SNAP-BAR: An earring with a hinged post insert that "snaps" into a clamp to hold it in place.