Sterling Silver Gold-Flashed Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Simulated Coral Quartz Earrings - Measures 47.9x7mm Wide - 2.4 Grams In Sterling Silver in Flashed Metal - - Width of Item: 7 mm - Length of Item: 47.9 mm - Earring Closure: French Wire - Earring Type: Drop & Dangle - Finish: Polished - - [ Potential Enhancement Methods: Coral ] - Usually dyed or bleached to enhance color. Sometimes stabilized with colorless plastic to increase durability and to improve appearance. Sometimes stabilized and compressed under extreme pressure and heat to bind together small pieces of natural material into a larger whole. - [ Care and Handling: Coral ] - Avoid household chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaning. - - [ Potential Enhancement Methods: Cultured Pearl ] - Usually bleached and polished to achieve uniform color and shape. May be dyed or irradiated to produce various colors. - [ Care and Handling: Cultured Pearl ] - Do not use ultrasonic cleaner or steamer. Avoid contact with cosmetics, hair spray, perfume and household chemicals. Clean with a soft cloth. - - [ Potential Enhancement Methods: quartz ] - Usually dyed and/or heat treated to produce different colors. Sometimes surface enhanced with a coating to enhance color. - [ Care and Handling: quartz ] - Avoid abrasives, harsh chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaning. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. -