These small natural shaped oval earrings made from recycled 10K gold are engraved with the Chinese character 'Ying' for 'courage.' The symbol depicts a 'person' with arms spread wide to signify 'an adult' standing alone in a 'wide open space'; thick with 'grass' - a wilderness signifies 'courage,' for he does not fear this place where wild animals roam. Each earrings measure approximately 3/4" in length and 1/4" in width on 14K gold ear wire.