Made of brass with a heavy (7-10 mil) 24k gold plate and surgical steel posts and adorned with turquoise. Designed and assembled in our Sonoma California studio and 100% made in the USA.
About the eye in cultures around the world: Attempts to ward off the curse of the evil eye have resulted in a number of talismans in many cultures. As a class, they are called "apotropaic"(Greek for "prophylactic" / or "protective", literally: "turns away") talismans, meaning that they turn away or turn back harm.
Our plating is a genuine fine 24k gold. The gold is applied to a base metal (brass in this case) in a very thin layer. Gold plated jewelry is an affordable option to solid gold. You can lengthen the life of the gold layer by removing your jewelry when swimming in pools and especially the ocean. Also while exercising. Salt and chemicals break down the gold layer. Do not use a polishing cloth with chemicals to clean plated jewelry as the gold will rub right off.