Story Our Beatrice earrings are handmade from 18-karat gold-plated recycled silver in our own studio in Naples, Italy. Our Artisans expertly bezel-set a pair of lustrous Akoya pearls from which the Victorian style coins elegantly dangle. Materials 18-karat Yellow Gold-plated Silver (1 Micron Thickness). An additional layer of palladium plating is added in order to protect gold from natural oxidation of silver. 8 mm. Akoya Pearls. Measurements Drop size: 6 cm. / 2.20'' Origin Handmade in our studios in Italy by wax molding technique. Product Care & Shipment Information Please visit our Product Care page for more information on how to care for your jewelry. Click here to view our shipping costs.