Trendy Solid Gold Earring Styles for Gals with Sensitive Ears
Rose gold bar stud earrings from Aurate.
Solid gold stud earrings for women with metal allergies.
For all the guys and gals out there with sensitive skin like myself, you may experience negative skin reactions to certain metals such as nickel and possibly even silver. Metal allergies are fairly common and can result in red, swollen and itchy skin, which is medically known as contact dermatitis.
I have never been able to wear any earrings that contain even trace amounts of nickel. Many earrings that are labelled “sterling silver”, “nickel free” or “hypoallergenic” can still legally contain up to 5% nickel mixed into the metal. Other metals to avoid are surgical steel, copper, rhodium and any plated gold jewelry. For people with metal allergies, the best way to go is solid gold. Solid gold is also very lightweight and doesn’t stretch the skin which can also be a cause for irritation.
Solid gold is obviously much more expensive and a significant jewelry investment. Which is why it’s important to select styles that you’ll love and want to wear for many years to come. I have selected several solid gold earrings that walk the fine line between trendy and forever in style. I’ve also included jewelry retailers that sell high quality solid gold earring styles.
Remember that you have multiple colors available when shopping for solid gold earrings - yellow gold, rose gold and white gold. Feel free to mix-and-match gold tones so that you have more style options available in your closet.
Finally, another great perk to buying solid gold is that your jewelry will never fade, tarnish or lose its shine and luster. Plated gold and vermeil will start to look dull and lackluster pretty quickly after being worn a few times. Your solid gold jewelry will always look as shiny and new, no matter how many times you wear it.
My collection of solid gold jewelry.
Solid gold huggie hoop earrings.
Huggie Gold Earrings
Huggie style earrings are small and delicate circular earrings that “hug” your earlobe. Many are tiny hoops or have a hinge closure in the back. They generally don’t have a earring back. Huggies are the perfect everyday earring, they are casual enough to wear with any outfit.
Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
The ear jacket style has become newly popular in the last couple years. I would describe it as a stud earring with a bit of an ornamental flair. This earring comes in two pieces, the front piece is generally a more simple stud and the back piece has more detail that hangs lower to be exposed below the earlobe.
Gold Chain Drop Stud Earrings
Another earring style that has just recently grown in popularity is the chain drop stud earring. Instead of the traditional hoop earring, the circle is formed by a chain that connects around. This dangling chain creates movement and interest while still remaining minimal and on trend.
Gold Ear Crawler and Climber Earrings
The newest statement earring is the ear crawler (also known as the ear climber). This elongated earring is meant to begin at the pierced hole in the earlobe and move the eye upwards as it “climbs” up towards the cartilage. When shopping you’ll find a variety of style options - from simple gold designs to eye-catching jeweled adorned statement pieces.
From Etsy.
Simple Gold Stud Earrings
The most simple and understated earring in the stud, and it’s actually the perfect first piece of solid gold jewelry to purchase. If you’ve been having irritated skin around your ears from metals, I recommend trying out a solid gold ball stud for a month to see if any flareups occur. Make sure the metal is high quality - 14k gold or 18k gold.
There’s also the option to shop for studs with gemstones to add some color and sparkle. I love studs with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Cluster and Drop Stud Earrings
You can take your solid gold stud earrings to the next level with gem cluster designs or drop stud earrings. The aesthetic options are endless in this category, but bear in mind that the prices start to increase exponentially with the more gold and gems you add to the design.
Gold Hoop Earrings with Pendants
You can opt for the classic solid gold hoops, or you can find gold hoops that feature dangling pendants. Either way it’s a win because these classics never go out of style. One pro tip from a fellow hoop lover, make sure they are very secure and won’t open up on their own. I’ve lost a couple of my favorite infinity loop hoop earrings because they wouldn’t stay connected in a loop when worn.
Cruz Pendant Hoops
From Ana Luisa.
Gold Back Drop Style Earrings
Similar to the ear jacket style earring, you can find gold stud earrings where the back piece is actually the showstopper. This new style is really an eye catcher without being too over the top. I own a pair very similar to the below star emerald Fanci.Me style and I always wear them during the holiday season.
Star Emerald Gold Drop Earrings
From Fanci.Me.
