Pink Spinel Earrings

The post earrings are make in oxidized sterling silver and has a heavy 24kt yellow gold dust fused to the surface of the slightly domed 1" earrings. Throughout are burnish set small round pink spinels. There are over 40 stones that weigh 1.00 cts.  Spinel gems are natural and come in a variety of colors. Conquerors and Kings had been tricked for centuries thinking spinel gemstones were rubies. Now that spinel has been correctly identified, they are being "rediscovered" and recognized as the beautiful gem it is!