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10k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Stud Earrings 5-Piece Box Set

• round- 5mm, square 5x5mm, pear 6x4mm, octagon 6x4mm, heart 5x5mm
• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.

Product Description

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Flaunt a unique pair of gemstone studs for every day of the work week. This fabulous five-box set provides plenty of colors and shapes to choose from. The five pairs of earrings include faceted rounds of vibrant blue topaz, pear-shaped stones of spring green peridot, square princess shapes of golden citrine, elongated octagons of brilliant red garnet, and faceted hearts of purple amethyst. All of the stones are mounted in prong settings of 10 karat yellow gold, and the earrings are featured on posts with classic friction backs. Variety, versatility, and enchanting color make this five-piece set a smart choice, and a great gift idea.

About Gemstones

Color

Jewelers describe the color of a gemstone in terms of three characteristics: hue, saturation, and tone. A gemstone's basic color is its hue, and those with purer hues (for emeralds, green; for sapphires, blue; and for rubies, red) are generally considered more valuable. Often, however, a hint of another color can be detected. Saturation is a measure of the intensity or purity of a gem's hue and is determined by the degree to which gray or brown hues mute its defining color. Value tends to increase with saturation, so a fully saturated purplish blue sapphire may well be more expensive than a muted pure blue one. The tone of a gemstone, a measurement of its lightness or darkness, is usually given as light, medium-light, medium, medium-dark, or dark.

Clarity

A flawless gemstone is rare and expensive. As with diamonds, most gemstones have inclusions, or tiny mineral flaws, that can be seen under magnification or by the careful eye. Make sure that any inclusions in the stone do not penetrate deeply into the gem, as this may cause it to break or crack. Clarity grades range from VVS (very, very slightly included) to I3, in which inclusions are prominent and severely affect the gemstone's beauty.

Cut

A gemstone's cut refers to its proportions and symmetry. In making a gemstone look appealing--the stone should be symmetrical in all dimensions so that it will appear balanced, and that its facets will reflect light evenly. Color should also be taken into account when cutting for optical efficiency. If a stone's color is highly saturated, a shallow cut will allow it to pass more light, while a deeper cut may increase the vividness of a less saturated gem. There is no generally accepted grading system for gemstone cut.

Size

Though a gemstone's weight is usually given in carats, this may not give an accurate idea of its size, because different types of stone have different densities. Therefore, a 1-carat sapphire or ruby will be smaller than a 1-carat emerald, though they have the same weight, because sapphires and rubies (both a form of the mineral corundum) are more dense than emeralds.

Gemstones can also be measured in dimensions (diameter, length, and width). It is important to know the dimensions to ensure that the gemstone weight will be visible and well-proportioned in the setting.

Gemstone Treatment

Gemstones are often treated to enhance color and fill cracks. Please note: if a gemstone has been treated, this information will be provided in the specifications on the stone's product detail page.

There are various accepted techniques, depending on the type of stone:

Oils and resins are frequently used to fill surface-reaching fissures in emeralds and rubies. This process is not permanent, however; if a treated ruby or emerald is subjected to high heat, the filler may leak out of the stone.

Sapphires and rubies are often heated in a kiln or furnace to enhance their color. Such heat treatment, which is considered permanent, has been used for centuries.

Lightly colored sapphires may also undergo diffusion treatment. This is done by heating a stone in the presence of coloring elements such as titanium or iron, which causes a thin layer of color to be diffused into the stone's surface. Because this color layer is so thin, a diffusion-treated sapphire should not be re-polished.

Gemstone Care

To clean gemstone jewelry, first wipe it with a soft cloth to remove any dirt. Emeralds require only the use of a soft cloth, as cleaners may damage these soft gems. Sapphires and rubies can be cleaned with either an ultrasonic cleaner or a solution of one part ammonia to six parts water, with a soft brush. Store your gemstone jewelry in a soft cloth pouch or jewelry case so it does not touch other pieces in your collection. As with all jewelry, normal wear and tear can loosen prongs and settings, so it is a good idea to have it checked by a professional jeweler who can make repairs as needed.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VIHZSG
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,221 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost half the size of the similar sterling silver set !, February 26, 2008

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C. Dipietro "snicky21" (Monterey Bay, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 10k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Stud Earrings 5-Piece Box Set (Jewelry)

I too purchased these based upon the reviews, however after receiving them I went back and read the reviews again. What I realized was that at least one 5 star rating was from someone that had purchased the sterling silver set and had yet to receive the gold set.

If you look closely at the descriptions, you will see that the gem weight of the silver set is nearly twice the weight, which explains why those pieces were perceived as being larger. They actually are larger!

At the lightening deal price of $59.99, the price per pair is only $12, which is an excellent value, but the stones are simply too small for me.

As for the quality; other than the size, I found nothing wrong with the quality. The stones have good coloring. They're not washed out as you will sometimes see.

I must agree with another reviewer, the size of the stones in the gold set are better suited to a child. Frankly, I would have difficulty keeping these earrings from falling out of my ears.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice set, December 24, 2007

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lildear "lildear" (massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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The clarity of these studs was better than I expected and for the price it's a good gift for any girl/woman with peirced ears. Each stone has a different cut, and because they are also gold posts less irritation for sensative ears.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars o.k for a child, February 15, 2008

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T. Liddell (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

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I purchased these earrings based on the reviews. I was a bit disappointed when I received them. They are actually smaller than I expected. The backs are small and fragile. The clarity is not as great as the reviews state. The earrings are just o.k. I think they are appropriate for my 7 yo daughter.