These hoop earrings feature round-cut turquoise beads that form hoops dangling under hook findings. The earrings are crafted of gold vermeil.
Style: Hoop
Gemstone colors: Turquoise, Green Jade
Gemstone shapes: Round, Cylinder
round-cut turquoise coral jade beads each measure 2 x 2 mm
Metal: Gold vermeil 24k
Finish: High polish
Clasp: Hooks
Metal weight: 2.5 grams
Earring dimensions: 25 mm wide x 42 mm long
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► Read about Turquoise, the December birthstone in my article here: https://feelfreejewelry.com/blogs/learn-the-secrets-of-gemstones-and-jewelry/turquoise-the-december-birthstone
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About the material:
******* GOLD VERMEIL is sterling silver that has been gold-plated. Most of our vermeil is plated with 22K-24K gold. This is a good combination for those with allergy to normal, plated jewelry items. The difference between vermeil, and gold-filled, is in the thickness of the gold and the base metal used. In vermeil, the base is sterling silver.
******* STERLING SILVER is a mixture of pure silver and some other metal, usually copper. The resulting alloy gives the silver strength. The standard is at least 92.5% silver. Hence the .925 stamp you see on some sterling silver items.
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