Gold Earring : What is it?
| Gold earrings are ear adornments made of gold, which is considered to be the most valuable metal in the world. They are characterized by a golden yellow hue. They are combined with other metals like zinc, silver, or nickel to make them less ductile. Some gold earrings are plated in rhodium or palladium to give them a silvery finish.
Gold earrings are available in 14-karat, 18-karat, 24-karat, and white gold types. They come in stud, hoop, drop and chandelier styles suitable for casual and formal wear. |
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Kinds of Gold Earrings include the following: |
14-karat gold earrings
- These types of gold earrings are made of 14-karat gold.
- Also known as yellow gold, they have a bright yellow cast.
- They are available in stud, hoop, chandelier, and drop styles.
18-karat gold earrings
- These types of gold earrings are made of 18-karat gold.
- They have a coppery appearance.
- Their gold content is the standard in most countries.
- They are available in stud, hoop, chandelier, and drop styles.
24-karat gold earrings
- These types of gold earrings are made of 24-karat gold.
- Their gold content is combined with other metals to make them more durable.
- They have a deeper yellow shade than 14-karat gold earrings.
- They are usually alloyed with sterling silver.
- They are available in stud, hoop, chandelier, and drop styles.
White gold earrings
- White gold earrings are made of 14-karat white gold.
- They are also called palladium white gold earrings.
- They usually have a silver color but there are some with a deep yellow tone.
- They are plated in rhodium and palladium for a whiter shade.
- They are available in stud, hoop, chandelier, and drop styles.
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Combinations: If you want more sophisticated gold earrings, choose those embedded with precious stones like rubies, peridots, diamonds, and sapphires.
Backings: If you do not have pierced ears, look for gold earrings made with clip-on backings that easily fasten to your earlobes.
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