Sterling Silver, Copper and or Gold Earrings. This catagory is reserved for earrings that are primarily made of metal and may have clear or white beads. Silver, white and clear crystal earrings include materials such as Quartz, Tourmaline, dyed freshwater pearls, copper, Swarovski and Czech crystal, gold fill, Thai Hill Tribe Silver, Bali and sterling silver.
What is gold fill? Gold fill is an alternative to solid gold. A layer of karat gold is permanently fused onto a piece of less expensive metal and then shaped. The gold layer is thicker than plated gold. Gold fill jewelry is tarnish-resistant and should be cared for like the expensive version.