Enjoy these authentic handcrafted Alaskan gold nugget earrings. One-of-a-kind. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Sterling Silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum Millesimal fineness of 925.  Attention All pieces are hand cut to fit the jewelry design then properly shined using 6 different jewelry polishing wheels. Because gold nuggets found in nature are rare and one-of-a-kind you will receive the product pictured with very slight variations. All jewelry is backed by the manufacturer. If this item is not in stock our jeweler will make it in 4-6 weeks and ship it straight to your door.  For those looking for a piece of jewelry that beautifully captures the wonders of the wide-open Alaskan skies and expansive wilderness, the Star of Alaska is perfect: intense beauty, rare quality, and locally sourced. Look for the registered *A* stamp on the back of each fine piece, your assurance of authentic Star of Alaska fine jewelry.