I bought these wrapped faceted garnet vermeil teardrop earrings at the Clearwater Gallery in Sisters, Oregon, which by the way, is an amazing gallery for art and other items including jewelry for those who visit the Northwest. They are new without tags. Wendy Vernon also has a website you can check out. Wires are French hypoallergenic. Garnets are 5 mm and faceted. There is no lead nickel or cadmium. January birthstone! Start your holiday shopping now! Drop is approximately 2 inches.