Pennsylvania Wilds Collection - Mixed metal earring with swinging "swoop" elements. Asymmetrically wrapped gemstones
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Metals: 14k Gold filled and sterling silver
Gemstones: Yellow sapphire, green amethyst, andalusite, hessonite, and blue tourmaline
Dimensions: About 2.5" x .5"
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ABOUT 14k GOLD FILLED:
*Gold filled is the next level and is an amazing, quality alternative to solid gold
*It is actual layers of gold pressure bonded with other jeweler quality metals. While gold plating can eventually wear off, gold filled is required by law to contain 5% gold (plated is more like .5%) and it’s therefore extremely uncommon to wear through gold filled
*If you can wear gold jewelry without skin sensitivity, you can most likely wear gold filled!
*During the mid to late Victorian period, gold filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers.
*For more in depth info, check out this BLOG POST!