2 inches of dainty rectangle chain hang down from the post. Connecting to a genuine African Turquoise teardrop bead measuring 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch. Both very light weight. The backing consists of 1/2 inch rectangle chain attached to a 1.5 inch long/ 3mm wide/ 1mm thick 14k gold fill bar that has been hand stamped on one side. These earrings have been intentionally made to hang with the stamped bar facing forward. More good news you say?! YOU GOT IT. You can use the back as a drop to any post earring of your choosing. Go wild. Things just really opened up for you.