These are long smooth teardrops of cubic zirconia in a beautiful Aquamarine or Aqua Blue color. The French earwires are 14k 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 smooth cut. There is close to 10 carats of CZ. A great wardrobe staple.