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Italian Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Over Sterling Diamond-Cut Tree of Life Drop Earrings
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Width: | 1 inch |
Metal: | Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Over Sterling Silver |
Metal Weight: | 4.1 grams |
Finish: | Polished |
Backing: | Wire |
Hanging Length: | 1 3/4 inches |
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.
GOLD OVER STERLING: Sometimes referred to as "vermeil," this metal is gold-plated sterling silver. It is one of the most desirable gold-plated metals and can come in 14kt-24kt yellow, white, or rose.
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.
All weights and measures are approximate. |
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