Metal - 925 Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst - (Gemstone Composition - Natural, Enhancement - Heated) Pink Oyster Copper Turquoise - (Gemstone Composition - Natural, Enhancement - Stabilized) Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man’s history. The name Turquoise is derived from the French, pierre turquoise, meaning “Turkish stone. It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque, yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye. Turquoise has spanned all cultures, prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and the power of immortality. Each earring features a teardrop-shaped, multi-colored gemstone set in a sterling silver frame. The top teardrop gemstone is a vibrant purple amethyst. The bottom teardrop gemstone has intricate patterns and a mix of colors, including shades of orange, peach, Oyster Copper Turquoise, and gold flecks. Both gemstones are set within a frame that has a decorative rope-like border. The earrings have sterling silver ear wires.