| Shape | Teardrop |
| Closure | Hook |
| Signed | Yes |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Shell |
| Metal | Nickel |
| Item Length | 1.5 In |
| Jewelry Department | Fashion |
| Ear Area | Lobe |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Brand | Alpaca |
| Setting Style | Flush |
| Type | Earrings |
| Metal Purity | Nickel Alloy |
| Era | 1960s-1980s |
| Main Stone Shape | Teardrop |
| Style | Dangle/Drop |
| Base Metal | Nickel |
| Theme | Abalone Ethnic Mexican |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Country Of Origin | Mexico |
| Handmade | Yes |
They are not sterling silver and should be considered nickel silver. The abalone shell displays natural iridescence with shifting tones of green, blue, and violet, which may vary slightly depending on lighting.