The Coco Leaf was a gift from Pachamama. The "Kintus" offering typically consists of three coca leaves carefully selected and arranged in a specific configuration. Each leaf representis one of the three different worlds in the Andean cosmovision; Uju Pachu (lower), KayPachu (middle) and hanaq Pacha (above). These earrings are comprised of Sterling Silver and measure nearly 2 1/4" from the ear. The back latches for added security!