The necklace features a single star-shaped pearl as the central charm, exuding simplicity and charm. Accompanying the pearl star are small birthstone beads, they add a personal touch to the piece. Please note: natural pearls will have flaws and no two will look exactly alike. What does "14k gold filled" mean? “Gold-filled” is a USA industry standard that legally requires 1/20th, or 5% pure gold by weight. It’s a strictly regulated process that involves pressure bonding multiple layers of solid 14k gold with extreme aheat over a core of high quality jeweler’s brass resulting in a durable, quality real gold product. What is sterling silver? Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. Silver jewelry marked with a 925 is sterling silver jewelry that has been certified to contain 92.5% silver content. Sterling silver is harder than silver and is more suitable for jewelry making. Tips for making your Jewelry last longer - Remove your jewelry before you swim in chlorine or salt water. - Remove your jewelry before participating in activities that will cause you to sweat a lot. - Wait to put on your jewelry until after you have applied lotion, makeup or perfume. - Remove jewelry if you will be bringing it into contact with something hard. (For example, take off your ring before lifting weights.) - Store your plated jewelry where it won’t rub against other hard substances (a soft bag—one per piece of jewelry—is ideal). Postage: - All orders will be sent from the United States. - Holidays and holiday periods can affect your items delivery time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me :) - Thanks for visiting CiaoQiao Shop -