Gold Earring Studs
Christine Hvelplund
By Naila | Humming Pavé 18K Gold, Whitegold or Rosegold Studs w. DiamondsMichelle Massoura
Sea Foam Glimmers 18K Gold Earrings w. Pearls & Diamonds“Trust and love are wonderful, but don’t forget the earrings!” ∽ Estée Lauder
Gold earring studs are style essentials. Of all the earring styles ever created, earring studs are foundational and when they are in the beautiful warm tones of gold, they are pure glamour. Ear studs are basic in essence yet so incredibly versatile. And what’s more, there is literally a constellation of bewitching gold earring studs in our fabulous earring collections to woo every bling-loving soul out there!
• All about gold earring studs
• What size gold stud earrings should I get?
• Which piercing style should I choose to sport gold studs?
Versatile gold earring studs for all
An earring stud is a simple earring that is usually worn through a piercing and held in place with a backing element. Bear in mind that some variants do not even need a piercing. Gold earring studs are jewellery staples that never fail to pack a stylish punch, no matter their size or design. So if you are on the lookout for elementary styles in jewellery, gold studs should be right on top of your shopping list.
Real gold earring studs are hallmarked for purity
Designer solid gold ear studs will always have a hallmark that tells you the purity of the gold used in the piece. It is a discreetly positioned stamp that says 22k, 18k or so depending on the karatage.
Pure gold is marked 24k. Among jewellery, the most popular purities are 22k (which is 91.6% pure gold) and 18k (75% pure gold). Next in line, 14k gold has a (58.3% purity). 10k and 9k gold have a lower content of pure gold but it's still solid gold with value and superior strength.
It is good to note that a 9k gold earring stud is far less expensive yet more durable than its 22k or 24k counterpart.
Colours of gold earring studs
Real gold earring studs come in alluring shades of gold—the classic yellow, pristine white and lovely rose.
Yellow gold earring studs are favoured for their recognisable warm golden tones. 24k and 22k gold is a brighter yellow than other lower karat gold.
White gold earring studs are made from an alloy of solid gold and white metals like zinc and silver. The lovely white hue is often enhanced by an additional plating of rhodium.
Rose gold earring studs are yet another trending style. Rose gold is pure gold mixed with red-coloured copper and silver to create the characteristic, beautiful, rosy golden colour.
Gold earring studs for women
Earring studs in gold have added beauty and grace to women for immeasurable ages. They still stand strong in the fashion game, not having waned in their attraction. Every fashionable woman is sure to have a treasured collection of gold earring studs that she turns to whenever she desires a splash of golden glamour in muted sizes, just enough to highlight her look for the day.
Gold-plated earring studs
Premium gold-plated earring studs are just the thing when looking for affordable earrings. Good quality gold-plated ear studs will have a base of sterling silver with a thick coating of real gold. These are quite indistinguishable from solid gold and are quite as jaw-droppingly stunning as the real thing. With a little bit of care in terms of usage and storage, these could last years.
Gold and diamond ear studs
Earring studs in gold studded with a solitaire round brilliant diamond or a cluster of fiery diamonds are ever trending. That’s just why we have the latest and sweetest gold and diamond studs in our collections. Pick up a bunch of these glamorous earrings to flaunt day or night.
Gold and gemstone ear studs
Love splashes of colour in your jewellery? Gemstone and gold studs include, pearls, precious and semi-preciaous natural gemstones and diamond simulats like zirconia. You will love wearing gold studs with brilliant rubies, emeralds and sapphires for fresh and vibrant styles day after day.
Gold and pearl ear studs
If elegant and classy is your style mantra, you could never go wrong with some pretty gold and pearl studs. They work well with all outfits and occasions.
Unisex earring studs
Earring studs in gold aren’t just for women and aren’t always fixedly feminine. Unisex gold earring studs are highly sought after for their stylish expressions. Modern collections lean toward the gender-neutral appeal for its rising popularity and versatility.
What size gold stud earrings should I get?
Earring studs may be large (covering the entire ear lobe), medium or small in size and allure. They may also be minuscule yet endearing. And indeed, they can also be found in every proportion and style in between. Asymmetric pairs with different sizes and designs too are a popular and skyrocketing trend.
Standard gold stud earring sizes can vary from 0.25-4cm. In general, a 1cm (0.39") stud may cover or sit on your earlobe comfortably.
Every ear and ear piercing is different, so not every earring size will fit or look the same for everyone.
We recommend reading our handy earring size guide to help determine the correct size.
Find your earring size
Tiny gold studs
Tiny gold stud earrings are all the rage everywhere. These are petite earrings that come in plain gold or single-stone studded versions. Owing to their diminutive size, these make a demure statement and often leave enough space on your earlobes for multiple pairs as long as there are enough piercings to spare!
Small gold studs
Small gold stud earrings come in great varieties of colours and patterns. Classic designs such as floral motifs embellished with coloured gemstones or pearl studs are always in vogue. In addition to these, there are now abstract creations that reflect the pristine energy and forms of nature. Great for daily wear, these are typically very comfortable to wear.
Large gold studs
Substantial in size and expression, the large stud earrings in gold are impossible to disregard. These often take on unusual forms and textures that make bold statements. You can add pretty drops and earring pendants to multiply the magic of large studs. Choose these glorious large gold studs for when you need to rise above your daily wear styling.
Which piercing style should I choose for gold studs?
Long gone are the days of single ear piercings. Contemporary styles embrace the dictum of “the more, the merrier ".
The mini and small gold stud earrings are ideal for multiple piercings and allow for endless and unique combinations of lobe, helix and tragus earring styles.
• Daith and tragus piercings are for the inner ear cartilage
• The helix style has a piercing anywhere on the upper and outer ear cartilage
• Conch piercings are located in the middle part of your ears
• Traditional piercings traverse the ear lobe as 1st, 2nd and 3rd piercings
Studs are often minimal in proportions yet so incredibly expressive. Explore our beautifully curated designer collections of gold earring studs to find beauties you would love to incorporate into your signature style.