These gorgeous earrings are made using tarnish resistant 24k gold plated brass threader ear wires in a leaf design. From each leaf hang an 18k gold plated metal bead with a crystal 18k gold plated connecting pin to mimic a flower bud or piece of fruit. So beautiful! * Your purchase will arrive in pretty packaging - The metal of the ear wire is very soft and may bend. If they bend wrong, it is very easy to bend into correct place. There are no worries with them.