The earrings each consist of 1 semi-round translucent German vintage glass beads that are first plated with platinum and then plated with 24K gold. They are complimented with 3 graduated corrugated round beads, corrugated tube beads and then finished with earring studs. All metals are made of 14K gold-filled. The vintage German glass beads were hand pressed during the 1920s- 1960s. As a result, no two beads are exactly alike so each have their own characteristics that makes each of them even more unique and beautiful. They are no longer in production and are now considered rare and collectible. Due to the nature of this jewelry, it is unique.