Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald 'Solo' Long Earrings. These lush minimalist drop earrings combine delightful pastel-green emerald spheres with our long solid 9-karat yellow gold twisted ear wires. The 8mm round spheres of natural emerald gently dangle on their 9 karat yellow gold ear wires with twisted detailing. Carefree pieces to wear year-round. Fun fact: Emerald is the green variety of beryl and the birthstone for May. Each sphere is hand-selected for colour and quality in our Dublin studio and paired with our handmade twisted ear wires in solid 9-karat yellow gold. Gemmology: Although the shades may vary, emeralds are always green. Emeralds get their colour from tiny amounts of chromium and iron impurities. Most emeralds have internal imperfections called inclusions. The tiny flaws add to the character of the emerald and because they often look like leaves and vines, they are called "jardin" the French for garden. Lightweight and comfortable to wear these super versatile emerald earrings will easily go from casual daywear to elegant evening wear. They're sure to fit perfectly with any outfit in your wardrobe. Metaphysical properties: Emerald is known as the stone of successful love. It is said to bring loyalty and domestic bliss. Enhancing unconditional love and promoting friendship, it is said to keep partnerships in balance and can signal unfaithfulness if it changes colour. Wear these earrings on their own or pair them with our matching necklaces and bracelet. These elegant and fashionable earrings are wonderful as a gift for someone you love, or for yourself. All my jewellery is handmade by me in my Dublin studio using traditional goldsmithing techniques. I use fair trade gold where possible and love to recycle old jewellery into a new piece to be cherished and worn. As gemmologist, I carefully select gems to delight the wearer. I work with a network of trusted small producers so I stay close to the source. Product details: Metal: 9-karat yellow gold (375) Fittings: Stud fitting with plastic earbacks Total Length: 40mm. Gem: Emerald (green Beryl), 8mm smooth round bead*Please note that these are natural materials and no two spheres are identical. There are likely to be small differences in colour from the earrings shown in the photos.  Packaging: Our jewellery is carefully packed in our soft-touch branded gift boxes, wrapped in tissue and posted in a sturdy bubble envelope. We include a branded bag for you to present your gift in on the day. Shipping: All items are shipped Free with worldwide shipping and insurance via AnPost, DHL, or FedEx. Thank you for visiting. Please contact us with any questions. Kind regards,Nicole