These earrings are made with Jadeite Jade & .925 Sterling Silver. They come in four sizes: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, & 10mm. This Apple Jade color is a semi-opaque jade stone with a marbling of light green colors. Each bead has it’s own unique & beutiful marbling. All my jade is “Grade A” meaning that its colors have not been chemically enhanced in any way. Jadeite jade is mined in only four areas of the world & is more rare & precious than the more commonly found nephrite jade. All my jadeite jade beads are mind in Guatemala hand-cut by Guatemalan Jade Artisans. It takes from 1-2 hours to cut & polish each bead by hand. (Please note that there may be very slight variations in the size, color, & shape as each bead is hand-cut & polished.) The presence of different minerals in the jade creates crates a wide collection of green tones & other colors including lavender, black, blue, & orange tones mined in Guatemala. Check out my other listings to see many of the beautiful jadeite options available in my store. Jade Stud Earrings | Apple Studs Guatemalan Jadeite