This Vermeil Liberty Circled Studs are earrings featuring the capped winged goddess representing freedom - lady liberty. Often called a mercury dime or liberty dime, these light-weight everyday stud earrings are true classics. Each antique liberty dime is hand-cut with a soldered sterling silver post and ear nuts that are dipped in gold. The vermeil is 14k yellow gold measured at 2.5 microns thick over the silver material - much thicker than traditional plating therefore lasting longer than traditional plating. The French wires are solid sterling silver with 14ky gold vermeil.