Jade and Simulated Coral Teardrop Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold

DANGLE: An earring that swings below the lobe.

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.

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

SIMULATED CORAL: Simulated coral is an artificial stone made to imitate real sea coral. Sometimes known as "faux coral," it does not actually hold any of the physical properties of coral, as it could be made from acrylic, plastic, or resin. Simulated coral is very affordable and can create the same look for less.

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

JADE: Available in many nuances of green, plus black, red, brown and white, jade has been treasured for its beauty and strength since prehistoric times. Prized above all other gemstones in ancient China, jade jewelry continues to captivate with a Far East mystique.

CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets.