4.00 ct. t.w. Prasiolite Roped Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver

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.

PRASIOLITE: A warm- to yellow-green variety of quartz. It is a rare gemstone in nature and often the color comes from the process of heat treatment. It is sometimes referred to as green amethyst or lime citrine.

SQUARE: A symmetrical shape with four equal sides.

CHECKERBOARD: A technique that creates a contrast of dark and light when light hits the pattern of square or diamond-shaped facets.