Sterling Silver Gold-Flashed Carnelian Quartz Recon. Simulated Coral Earrings - Measures 46x10mm Wide - 5.1 Grams In Sterling Silver in Flashed Metal - - Width of Item: 10 mm - Length of Item: 46 mm - Earring Closure: French Wire - Earring Type: Drop & Dangle - Finish: Polished - - - [ Care and Handling: carnelian ] - Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. - - [ Potential Enhancement Methods: Coral ] - Usually dyed or bleached to enhance color. Sometimes stabilized with colorless plastic to increase durability and to improve appearance. Sometimes stabilized and compressed under extreme pressure and heat to bind together small pieces of natural material into a larger whole. - [ Care and Handling: Coral ] - Avoid household chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaning. - - [ Potential Enhancement Methods: quartz ] - Usually dyed and/or heat treated to produce different colors. Sometimes surface enhanced with a coating to enhance color. - [ Care and Handling: quartz ] - Avoid abrasives, harsh chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaning. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. -