The earrings feature smooth, highly polished genuine Peruvian Opal teardrops. With a natural, vivid blue hue, these always remind me of the sea and sky. Wrapped with 14k gold filled wire, this is a simple, timeless pair and an easy way to add a pop of sky blue to your day. 14k gold filled earwires.
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total length: 1 1/4 inches long (3.25 cm)
peruvian opal briolettes: 18mm
Please note that opal is a delicate stone and should be treated delicately.
The pair in the pictures has sold. You will receive an equally beautiful pair that will vary only in stone size, but a very small change at that.
Feel free to request these be made with sterling silver instead in the note to seller during checkout.
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All ElisabethSpace jewelry comes thoughtfully wrapped and packaged in a 100% recycled kraft jewelry box, ready for gift giving. Ships via USPS first class mail, delivery confirmation is included with domestic shipments.
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What is Gold Filled?
Gold filled is a layer of real gold bonded to another metal. Gold filled is not to be confused with gold plate as filled has 100% more gold than plated gold. Gold filled is much more valuable and tarnish resistant & does not flake off. Most anyone who can wear gold can wear gold filled without fear of allergic reaction to the metal.
Gold filled items are regulated by the government and are, consequently, of a higher quality than gold plated components. By law this layer of karated gold has to be at least 1/20 of the total weight of the metal portion of the piece. Gold filled jewelry is made from a hollow tube of gold and filled with other alloys such as rhodium (a member of the platinum family), brass, and sterling silver. Gold filled wears, looks and lasts like solid gold because its outer surface IS solid gold.