When I stayed outside Zion National Park, the night sky was so brilliant you could see hints of the milky way.  The sterling silver tail of this earring is a wispy trail, pointing faintly to the gemstone cluster.  I combined the colorway of the Grotto from the Park with the imagery of the experience. 

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Metal: 14k Gold filled and sterling silver

Gemstones: Labradorite, andalusite, aquamarine, rhodolite garnet, tourmaline

Dimensions: About 3" x .5"

ABOUT 14k GOLD FILLED:

*Gold filled is the next level and is an amazing, quality alternative to solid gold

*It is actual layers of gold pressure bonded with other jeweler quality metals.  While gold plating can eventually wear off, gold filled is required by law to contain 5% gold (plated is more like .5%) and it’s therefore extremely uncommon to wear through gold filled

*If you can wear gold jewelry without skin sensitivity, you can most likely wear gold filled!

*During the mid to late Victorian period, gold filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers.

*For more in depth info, check out this !