9.50 ct. t.w. Amethyst Floral Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver with 18kt Yellow Gold Leverback Earrings

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."

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.

TEXTURED: A unique and varying finish with a tactile surface applied through various techniques, both by hand and with machinery.

LEVER: An earring backing with a hook-shaped insert and a hinged leverback to hold it in place.

AMETHYST: A natural variety of quartz, amethyst ranges in color from deep purple to pale lavender, and even to warm greens. Amethyst has been used during meditation to provide a sense of spiritual balance. Amethyst is the birthstone of February.

TEARDROP: An elongated pear shape, rounded at one side and pointed at the other.

BRIOLETTE: A three-dimensional teardrop gemstone bead with triangular facets all around.