As recently mentioned in Porter Magazine , " shell jewelry has metamorphosed from plastic vacation throwaway to sartorial statement ", which is the idea behind these earrings. They're handmade from 18-karat gold-plated silver enriched with precious elements like coral beads. MATERIALS 18-karat Gold Over Silver, Cowrie Shells, Coral. MEASUREMENTS Drop Size: 1.80'' / 4 cm. Shell size: 2.5 cm. - each shell is unique so sizes may vary. ORIGIN Handmade in Italy CARE Please visit our Product Care page for more information on how to care for your jewelry.