Lapis Teardrop Earrings in 18kt Gold Over Sterling
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Width: | 1/2 inch |
Metal: | 18kt Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver |
Finish: | Polished |
Backing: | Wire |
Hanging Length: | 1 7/8 inches |
Gemstone 1: | Lapis (Color: Blue, Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Teardrop Cabochon, Size: 12X32 mm) |
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.
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."
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.
LAPIS LAZULI: This blue stone is comprised mainly of lazurite, often with white calcite inclusions and metallic pyrite flecks. Known as the stone of friendship and truth, lapis is said to encourage harmony in relationships.
TEARDROP: An elongated pear shape, rounded at one side and pointed at the other.
CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets.
All weights and measures are approximate. |
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