This item has hardly been used. I wanted grape-like earrings to match a resort dress, so I had these earrings converted from clip-ons. I replaced the catches with ones that I tried to find in 18k gold, so although there's a high possibility they are plated, they are 18k. The part that touches the earlobe is a heart-shaped ribbon with diamond-like stones embedded in it. Inside the transparent, irregular spherical beads are gold granules, giving a glamorous impression. Although they are old, I don't see any scratches or peeling. From the ribbon to the tip of the tassel is about 4cm. I will ship via Yu-Packet Post.