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Gold Earrings Buyers Guide

Whether you are buying gold earrings as a gift or for yourself it is important to know the true value of the jewellery you are buying. The first thing to mention is the carat purity of the gold. This is the purity index used to evaluate the amount of gold in any piece of gold jewellery. At the very bottom of the scale is 1ct. This means that for every milligram of gold, other metals make up 23 milligrams. Normally jewellery begins at 9ct purity. Gold plated jewellery can have a carat value for the plating and different metals making up the bulk of the object. Any solid gold jewellery needs a hallmark to be sold in the United Kingdom but the hallmark alone does not guarantee the jewellery is gold. Silver and platinum jewellery also needs a hallmark to be sold in the United Kingdom. A three digit number should be engraved into the metal which indicates its purity. These numbers range from 375, which is 9ct and 999 which is 24ct.

Gold Earring Designs

Firstly, the classic hoop gold earrings are often too large to be made solid so they are hollowed out for comfort but the metal they are made from can still have high carat purity and this determines the price. Next is the classic tear drop shape gold earring. As opposed to hoop earrings these are normally smaller and can be made from solid gold. When the main section of the earring is attached directly to the bar which holds them in place, this is known as a stud earring. This design is also small enough to be made from solid gold and may be embellished with one or more precious stones.

Gemstones for Gold Earrings

Diamonds are a very popular stone to use for gold earrings. Depending on the carat mass of the diamond, the stone can account for the majority of the price. Although diamonds are one of the strongest substances known to man, they can be split from specific angles. Skilled jewellers are able to set diamonds in such a way that means none of these angles are exposed once the stone is in place. Another widely used gem is Peridot, this stone is vibrant green in colour and although Olivine (the constituent mineral) is a relatively abundant, gem quality Peridot is quite rare. You may also find earrings set with Opal. The majority of this mineral is produced in Australia. This gem can be found in a variety of colours ranging from white to black. The most common being white and green while black and red is the rarest. Amethyst is a precious type of quarts. Formed in volcanoes, these stones are generally violet but when exposed to heat they become yellow. Modern production techniques mean that this stone can be manufactured as opposed to being mined. Distinguishing natural and manmade amethyst is very difficult. Another gem commonly used in earrings is Topaz, at its purest Topaz is transparent but often impurities give the stone a hue. Topaz is often processed to give it a particular colour. Rubies are also used for earring decoration. Stones made from corundum which are not red are classified as sapphire.

At the time of writing this article, a gram of pure gold costs around £23-£24. You could expect to get a set of 9ct solid gold earrings, set with Opal, Topaz or Amethyst for under £100 whereas rubies or diamonds significantly change the price and depending on their size and quality can account for upwards of £200. The carat mass of the gold used will also make a significant difference but remember to check if they are simply plated or solid gold.

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For a range of solid gold earrings. John Hollins Fine Jewellery is a great place to go.

Simulated Gemstone Necklace and Earrings Set

Avon Simulated Alexandrite Birthstone Swirl Gift Set Necklace and Earrings w/box $7.99

Avon Florence Gift Set Necklace & Earrings Silver and Clear stone New in Box NIB $9.99

Chic Red Hippocampi Sea Horse Shap Lampwork Murano Glass Pendant Earrings Set $2.25

Beautiful Red Jade Pendant Necklace +earring Sets $0.01

TWO TONE ANTIQUE ORANGE AND WHITE CZ NECKLACE EARRINGS SET $55.00

ZALES 10K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set $129.99

Real Set Green Jade Elephant pendant pearl necklace earring $0.82

Chunky Silver Tone Western Pearl Cross Rose Pendant Costume Earring Necklace Set $19.79

Beautiful Crystal faceted beads Necklace Bracelet earrings set L5073 $6.99

Vintage 1960s Silvertone Textured Feather Blue Rhinestone Brooch & Earrings Set $24.99

Stylish Set Jewelry 7-8MM White Pearl +Agate Pendant Necklace Earring @@70 $0.01

AVON RIBBON SPARKLE GIFT SET WITH BOX TAC CLIP EARRINGS $2.59

Croft & Barrow Woman’s Necklace & Earring Set $7.99

Tibet silver howlite Owl blue turquoise choker necklace&earrings one set GT1 $8.50

Tibet silver howlite Owl blue turquoise choker necklace&earrings one set GT1 $8.50

Tibet silver howlite Owl blue turquoise choker necklace&earrings one set GT1 $8.50

Tibet silver howlite Owl blue turquoise choker necklace&earrings one set GT1 $8.50

Gold 5 Row Charm Clear Rhinestone Earrings Necklace Set $24.99

BIJOUX TERNER NECKLACE & EARRING SET, PIERCED EARRINGS, DANGLE,24″ ADJ. NECKLACE $6.99

SARAH COVENTRY NECKLACE & EARRING SET, 2-STRAND NECKLACE, CLIP STYLE EARRINGS $7.99

GARNET & MOON STONE SET IN SOLID SILVER EARRINGS $15.78

Elegant 3-Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set $59.99

10mm Blue Sapphire Round Necklace bracelet Earring set $12.66

Freshwater 8-9mm Pearl Necklace Bracelet & Earrings Set | RELIABLE SELLER $0.99

Vintage Gold Filigree Flower Pearl Centers Pin & Clip Earrings-Japan-Demi Set!!! $19.76

NEW INDIAN ANTIQU 1 GRAM GOLD PLATED NECKLACE EARRINGS SET $81.00

designer 18 ct white gold set with large diamond earrings pair $2,200.00

22k kt Real gold 1 Stone Ear Rings Sets Pins Wear on Engagement Marriage $25.99

VTG RHINSTONE SET SARAH COVENTRY BIRD of PARADISE BROACH PIN CLIP EARRINGS $19.99

22k kt Real gold 1 Stone Ear Rings Sets Pins Child Children Girl Jewelry $25.99

14KGP Nice Red jade pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set $0.01

Lovely Murano Glass Twist Necklace and Earring Set Very Unusual $3.93

Fun & Funky Translucent Pink Lrg & Sm Dice Necklace & Dangle Earrings Set #571 $8.88

Vintage Renior Copper Necklace Earrings Set Classic Leaf Design $69.99

Australian Sunset Fire Opal Pendant Earrings Set italian Chain 18″ 925 Silver $214.20

Vintage Antique Wedding Fashion Lakh Lac Earring Set Womens Day Sparkling Stones $7.03

22K Gold Ear Pins Stud 7 White Stones 1 Lt Henna Trngle Buying Online Set $61.99

Euro Style Handwork Fashion Crystal Beads Charms Earrings&Necklace Jewelry Set $0.01

Vtg Trifari Retro Silver/Green Necklace & Earrings Set $139.95

set 3 row green jade necklace earring 18kgp $0.10

CELLINI STERLING SILVER 925 LARGE CZ BEZEL SET CLIP BACK EARRINGS BLOOMINGDALES $29.99

SOLID 14k WHITE Gold 0.38Ct Natural Diamond SEMI MOUNT SETTING Earring $379.99

Fashion Crystal faceted Beads Necklace Bracelet Earrings set L5056 $6.99

beautiful black pearl Pendant Necklace earring set $0.22

Fashion Silver Earrings Women’s Jewelry Silver dangle stick pendant Earrings set $0.99

g3086 Fad Murano Lampwork Glass Red Fish Pendant Necklace Earrings Set $1.27

Silver and Rhinestone Butterfly Necklace and Earring Set $4.99

g3084 Cute Fish Murano Lampwork Glass SkyBlue Necklace Earrings Set Jewelry $1.25

3 PC.- RHINESTONE NECKLACE AND POST EARRINGS SET!!! $6.99

g3085 Fashion Murano Lampwork tropical Fish Pendant Earring Set Green $1.42

g3111 Modern Design Penguin Lampwork Glass Necklace Earrings Set Fashion $1.25

Retro Vintage Crystals Necklace Pendant and Earring Set Jade Green w Gift Box $3.09

Necklace & Earring Set Tourquese and Charcoal $15.99

Chunky Gold Tone Topaz Brown Crystal Flower Bib Costume Earring Necklace Set $20.99

g3084 Fad Murano Lampwork Glass SkyBlue Fish Pendant Necklace Earrings Set $1.90

Green Jade Pendant bracelet earring set $0.01

VTG BLACK & SILVER ART DECO CLEOPATRA CHOKER NECKLACE EARRINGS SET 17″ JAPAN $18.00

g3116 Green Cute Murano Lampwork Glass Penguin Bead Necklace Earrings Set $1.77

g3082 Fashion Murano Lampwork tropical Fish Pendant Earring Set Black $1.27

VINTAGE RENOIR DESIGNER COPPER BRACELET BROOCH PIN EARRING SET $65.00

g3084 Vogue SkyBlue Cute Fish Lampwork Necklace Earrings Set Jewelry $1.52

Turquoise Earrings 2 Sets $9.99

g3082 Murano Lampwork Glass Black Tropical Fish Pendant Necklace Earrings Set $1.94

g3112 Purple Cute Penguin Lampwork Glass Necklace Earrings Set Fashion Jewelry $1.77

g3083 Cute Bule Fish Bead Murano Lampwork Glass Necklace Earrings Set Jewelry $1.25

Charming Set Jewelry Jade zircon necklace earring pendant @@72 $0.01

g3113 Popular Lampwork Glass Penguin Necklace Earring Set Fashion Jewelry $1.77

VINTAGE LUCITE HEART & ROSE NECKLACE PENDANT & EARRING SET IN VG CONDTIO $5.00

g3114 Fad Blue Murano Lampwork Glass Penguin Bead Necklace Earrings Set Jewelry $1.36

g3085 Tropical Fish Murano Lampwork Glass Pendant Chain Necklace Earrings Set $1.04

BEAUTIFUL PENDANT AND EARRINGS WITH SETTING OF CUBIC & SYNTHETIC ZIRCONIA $98.00

LARGE CROSS BLACK/CREAM FAUX LEATHER – RHINESTONE NECKLACE & EARRING SET $18.00

BEAUTIFUL RHINESTONE CROSS – FLORAL NECKLACE & EARRING SET $12.00

MULTI SHAPED CROSS / RHINESTONE NECKLACE & EARRING SET $14.50

New Set of 36 1/8″ Crystal Stud Earrings 18 Pairs on Nylon Posts in Crystal $18.95

CRAZY FUN BLACK GEOMETRIC SILVER & WOOD NECKLACE & EARRING SET $10.00

VTG SARAH COVENTRY DESIGNER SIGNED SILVER TONE NECKLACE & EARRING SET $14.00

Fashion white freshwater pearl nature red jade necklace earring set 48-44 $0.89

5x8mm AB Light Green Crystal Faceted Beads Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set G4016 $6.90

g3081 Cute Golden Fish Bead Murano Lampwork Glass Necklace Earrings Set Jewelry $0.66

g3083 Tropical Fish Murano Lampwork Glass Pendant Chain Necklace Earrings Set $1.50

g3086 Vogue Red Cute Fish Lampwork Necklace Pendant Earrings Set Jewelry $1.04

H7534 Fashion butterfly Gemstone Necklace Earrings Set $0.99

g3114 Cute Blue Murano Lampwork Glass Penguin Bead Necklace Earrings Set $1.52

Euro Style Handwork Fashion Crystal Beads Charms Earrings&Necklace Jewelry Set $0.01

g3116 Fad Murano Lampwork Glass Penguin Pendant Earring set Fashion Jewelry $1.25

Beautiful Crystal faceted beads Necklace Bracelet earrings set L5074 $6.99

avon vintage pink rose and gold tone and earrings set $9.99

CORO. BEAUTIFUL OPAQUE WHITE CONFETTI BROOCH AND EARRING SET. VERY NICE $13.00

g3113 Black Lampwork Glass Penguin Necklace Earring Set Fashion Jewelry Nobby $1.47

Freshwater 8-9mm Pearl Necklace Bracelet & Earrings Set | RELIABLE SELLER $0.99

Vintage Gold Tone Filigree Necklace & Earrings Set w/ Faux Pearl and Rhinestones $18.99

g3081 Tropical Fish Murano Lampwork Glass Pendant Chain Necklace Earrings Set $1.04

Aqua Yellow Owl Lampwork Murano Glass Bead Pendant Ribbon Necklace Earrings Set $0.99

Beautiful green jade elephant Pendant necklace earring Set $0.01

jewelery Jewellery 18K jade necklace bracelet earrings sets $0.01

Charming Jewelry Set Green Jade Bracelet Necklace Earring W65113 $0.76

VINTAGE SIGNED ART MARKED SWIRL BROOCH PIN EARRINGS SET DEMI 1970′s $9.99

Woman’s Imitation Pearl Jewelry Set – 17″ Necklace, 7″ Bracelet & Post Earrings $10.00

Pin Earrings HALLOWEEN Seasonal Charm Ghost Jewelry SET $7.64

Tanzanite Sunburst Necklace And Earring Set $1590 Tanzanite Sunburst Necklace And Earring Set

Pirate Eye Patch and Earring Set $6.99 Pirate Eye Patch and Earring Set

NE6060 Crystal Necklace & Earring Set $31.5 Crystal necklace & earring set

Silver Clear Earring Set 25716 $46.99 Silver Clear Earring Set 25716

Champagne CZ Earring Set 4115 $39.99 Champagne CZ Earring Set 4115

Silver Clear Earring Set 5405 $35.99 Silver Clear Earring Set 5405

14kt White Gold Earring Set $174 14kt white gold earring set.

14kt Yellow Gold Earring Set $120 14kt yellow gold earring set.

Bright Trio Earring Set $7.99 Bright colored earring set./Fish hook ear wire.////////Imported.

Ashley Cooper Pink Bead Necklace & Earring Set $20 Pink bead necklace and earring set.

Ashley Cooper Green Bead Earring & Necklace Set $20 Green bead earring and necklace set.

Ashley Cooper Crystal Drops Necklace & Earring Set $20 Crystal drops necklace and earring set.

Ashley Cooper Gray Tonal Necklace & Earring Set $20 Gray tonal necklace and earring set.

Ashley Cooper Blue Tonal Necklace/Earring Set $20 Blue tonal necklace and earring set.

3042s Necklace & Earring Set $29 Pearl Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Comes in Silver with White Pearl  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 12"

3209s Necklace & Earring Set $25.4 Bridal Pearls with Rhinestones Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Comes with White pearls  Size 1 12" long

2020s Necklace & Earring Set $165.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 17" and earrings are 1" long

2070s Necklace & Earring Set $251.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 1" long

2038s Necklace & Earring Set $43.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 14"

2087s Necklace & Earring Set $225.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 17" and earrings are 2 12" long 

2041s Necklace & Earring Set $151.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 1 14" long 

2040s Necklace & Earring Set $50.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 12" 

419s Necklace & Earring Set $71.5 Genuine Austrian Crystal Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is adjustable 16" 20"  

578s Necklace & Earring Set $73.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is adjustable 15" 18"  

2049s Necklace & Earring Set $25 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 5 12" and earrings are 12" long

293s Necklace & Earring Set $41.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and 34" long

2024s Necklace & Earring Set $225.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 1 12" long

2029s Necklace & Earring Set $199.5 Genuine Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earring Set pierced only  Necklace is 16" and earrings are 1 34" long