These recycled 18K gold beaded earrings are long and sexy, with diamonds that sparkle and shimmer as they gracefully move with the wearer. Rubies having an excellent hardness, second only to diamonds, are very powerful for protection, of worldly possession, of home and children, as well as psychic protection. These hand-beaded earrings feature 9 strands of Ruby beads that each end with a tiny 18K gold petal. The strand lengths vary from 3/4" to 2 3/4" in length. The entire earring measures approximately 3 3/4" in length and 3/4" in width from the 18K gold ear wire. The approximate carat weight is 20.74 . All stones are conflict free.