5 Best Versions Of Gold Stud Earrings Today
By Aaron McLain on Nov 14, 2009 in Jewelry
They make the perfect gift. They have withstood the test of time. They are a classic in their genre. Gold stud earrings are always a hot commodity. Jewelers love them, people cannot get enough of them. Learn the 5 Best versions of gold stud earrings on the market today.
White gold, a beautiful rendition of classic yellow gold, has grown in demand over the years. It is no wonder that the popularity of white gold stud earrings has risen as well. Although they cost more than traditional gold stud earrings, their beauty makes up for the added cost. They go great with all sorts of clothes and pick up were traditional gold leaves off.
Yellow gold is a close runner up to white gold stud earrings. They are the classic, the time-honored, the vintage of the stud earring world. They have remained popular and stood their ground. When in doubt what gift will bring her joy, buy a pair of gold stud earrings. You cannot go wrong.
Another version of gold studs is the Russian gold stud earring. Russian gold dates back to the early nineteenth century. Where Russians used copper to strengthen gold. Copper gives gold a reddish pink color. Another popular name for Russian gold is rose gold. It can be found usually in specialized jewelry. Due to its high demand, rose gold is a little more costly than other variations of gold.
The last popular type of gold stud earrings is solid gold studs. Do not mistake these studs for pure gold. They are not pure gold. Solid gold means no less than 10k worth of gold. If they were pure gold they would not maintain their shape due to being too soft. That is just not practical. Gold needs to be mixed with other metals to make jewelry. It lowers the cost and makes the jewelry more durable.
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