These are long teardrops of cubic zirconia in a beautiful dark aquamarine or aqua blue color. The sparkle is amazing! The French earwires are 14k solid gold or 14k yellow or rose gold filled or sterling silver - you choose. The stone size is a large 9x13mm. The earrings hang 1.1 inch. This is high quality AAA CZ with beautiful faceting. There is close to 15 carats of CZ. A great wardrobe staple.