These are faceted teardrops of cubic zirconia in a beautiful light yellow. The sparkle is amazing! Simulates diamond or yellow sapphire. 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 9x36mm. The earrings hang a little over 2 inches. This is high quality AAA CZ with beautiful faceting. There is 60 carats of CZ.