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Gold Earrings in London

Solid gold earrings for women and girls, from small studs for everyday wear to creoles and statement drops, sold by a family of jewellers in Fulham with more than 30 years in the trade. Browse over 120 pairs in yellow, white and two-colour gold, in 9ct and 18ct. Every order is delivered free across the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery, and you are welcome to see them in person at our shop on North End Road.

Gold Earrings

Jeweller carefully setting a diamond in a gold ring

9ct or 18ct Gold Earrings?

Earrings don't take the knocks that rings and bangles do, so the choice is mostly about colour and budget.

  • 9ct gold earrings are the most affordable way to buy solid gold, and their slightly paler colour suits everyday studs and hoops.
  • 18ct gold earrings have a deeper, richer colour. Because they contain more pure gold and less of the other metals, people with sensitive ears often find them more comfortable.

If your ears react to cheaper fashion earrings, the problem is often the base metal in the post. Switching to solid gold posts helps many people, although everyone's skin is different.

Earring Fittings Explained

How an earring fastens makes a real difference to comfort and to how likely you are to lose one.

FittingHow it worksGood for
Butterfly backA small clip that slides onto the postEveryday studs
Screw backThe back screws onto a threaded postDiamond studs and anything you can't bear to lose
Hinged hoopPart of the hoop swings open and clicks shutHoops and creoles; nothing to lose
HookA curved wire that passes through the earDrops; easy to put on

Choosing the Right Size of Hoop

Hoop sizes are measured across the outside of the hoop, in millimetres.

  • Around 10 to 12mm: sits close to the lobe, a good second-hole choice, and many people find this size comfortable enough to sleep in
  • Around 15 to 20mm: the classic everyday size, visible without being bold
  • 25mm and over: a statement hoop for evenings and weekends

Thicker, heavier hoops can pull on the lobe if worn all day, so a lighter or hollow style is often more comfortable for larger sizes.

Gold Earrings for First Piercings and Children

We offer ear piercing in the shop, so it is easy to choose a first pair of gold earrings at the same visit. Once the piercing has fully healed and you have followed the aftercare advice, small gold studs or small close-fitting hoops are the most practical first pair. They are light, they don't catch on clothing and solid gold avoids the base metals used in fashion jewellery. Leave larger hoops and drops until the ears are used to wearing earrings.

Looking After Gold Earrings

  • Take drops and larger hoops out before sleeping, sports and swimming.
  • Clean the posts now and then with warm soapy water and dry them well.
  • Store each pair together, ideally in a small pouch or a compartment, so backs don't go missing.
  • Put earrings in after hairspray and perfume, not before.

Buy Gold Earrings Online or Visit Our London Shop

When you buy gold earrings online from us, delivery is free anywhere in the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery, and in-stock items are usually dispatched within 3 working days. Every pair comes with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing faults. Please read our returns policy before ordering pierced earrings.

If you would like to see our gold earrings in London before you buy, visit us at 393 North End Road, Fulham, SW6 1NR, a short walk from Fulham Broadway station. We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

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