STORY Our Ad Astra Pearl Statement Earrings pay homage to the uniqueness of each single individual through the use of one-of-a-kind baroque pearls gently dangling on your lobes. They're cast from 18-karat gold-plated silver, masterfully handset in a specific cast obtained by an intricate wax casting technique in our own studios in Italy. Style yours with the matching necklace. MATERIALS 18k Gold Over Sterling S ilver (1-2 micron thickness) , Akoya Pearls . An additional layer of palladium plating is added to protect gold from oxidation. MEASUREMENTS Stone Size: 18 mm. Drop Size: 9 cm. / 3.55'' ORIGIN Handmade in our own studios in Italy. CARE & SHIPPING INFORMATION Please visit our Product Care page for more information on how to care for your jewelry. Click here to view our shipping costs.