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Serpentine Jade round beads (6mm) in a delicate light green hang from silver-filled french earwires. A genuine peridot oval anchors the jade gems. Total length is 1.75 inches from top of silver-filled earwire.

I love delicate, feminine jewelry with a bit of sparkle. No matter how elegant or earthy my pieces are, I always like to add some sparkle.

peridot gemstones, serpentine jade, silver filled earwire

Silver-Filled is a metal material that is similar in construction to Gold-Filled. It consists of a layer of .925 sterling silver that is bonded to a brass core consisting of a copper and zinc alloy. The sterling silver layer is 1/20 or 5% by weight of the total material.

It is a great low-cost alternative to sterling. Although Silver-Filled is not new, there is renewed interest in the material due to the high cost of precious metals today.