Child's Simulated Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold

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.

PIERCED SCREW: An earring with a screw post insert and a backing that twists on to hold it in place.

SIMULATED SAPPHIRE: A simulated sapphire is an artificial stone made to imitate real sapphires. Sometimes known as "faux sapphire," it does not actually hold any of the physical properties of sapphire, as it could be made from acrylic, plastic, glass or CZ. Simulated sapphire is very affordable and can create the same regal look for less.

MARQUISE: An elliptical shape that comes to a point at the top and bottom. Sometimes referred to as a "navette."