C. 1980 Vintage 1.80 ct. t.w. Pink Tourmaline, .60 ct. t.w. Simulated Yellow Tourmaline and 1.00 ct. t.w. Diamond Drop Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold

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: 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.

POST/CLUTCH: An earring with a post insert and a slide-on clutch backing to hold it in place.

TOURMALINE: the "gemstone of the rainbow" comes in a dizzying array of colors and is usually created from more than a dozen elements, making it perfect for jewelry. The most popular tourmaline is deep pink, and a true favorite is watermelon... a gem of green and pink together.

PEAR: Similar to the outline of a pear fruit, this is a round shape that comes to a point on one side.

SIMULATED TOURMALINE: Simulated tourmaline is an artificial stone made to imitate real tourmaline. Sometimes known as "faux tourmaline," it does not actually hold any of the physical properties of tourmaline, as it could be made from acrylic, plastic, glass or CZ. Simulated tourmaline is very affordable and comes in a spectrum of sparkling hues.

Diamond: The hardest and most brilliant of all gemstones, a diamond can make the heart race with its pure and fiery spark. An ancient symbol of love, a diamond is the preferred gemstone for tokens of affection, such as rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Diamond is the birthstone for April.

BRILLIANT: A gemstone cut to enhance brilliance without sacrificing much carat weight. Typically has 58 facets.

Color Grade G-H: Near-colorless

Clarity VS2: Very slightly included. Inclusions are observed with effort under 10x magnification, but can be characterized as minor.

CLARITY SI1: Slightly Included. Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification.