The earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and marked “18 kt Italy” on the back of the ear wires. They are hedged backed so they are safe to wear and not lose. The length is 1 ½ inches long including the ear wires and 3/8th of an inch wide. The gold is well textured all around the pendant earring and the front of the ‘half ball” ear wires. They are in excellent condition, beautiful and fine to wear.