Gold Earrings

Gold earrings are a jewelry staple. Gold matches with almost everything in your closet. If you think of gold in terms of color variety, you can easily buy gold earring sets enough to match every piece of clothing you own.

The Colors Of Gold

Many of us are trained to think of yellow gold when we think of gold earrings, but there are actually many gold earring color choices. The gold that is used in jewelry making is most often alloyed with other metals to manipulate the color and make the gold harder, more durable. Only 24 karat gold is pure, and for frequent wear, it is not ideal.

Depending on what metal the gold is alloyed with, the end color will vary. Colors choices for gold earrings include:

• Yellow gold earrings
• White gold earrings
• Rose gold earrings (pink)

Gold can also be gray, blue, or green in color.

The Basics

There are a few very basic pairs of gold earrings that should be in every jewelry collection. These are pieces that can essentially go anywhere, anytime, with perhaps the exception of very high-end, formal affairs (probably not for your trip down the red carpet).

• Gold hoop earrings
• Gold stud earrings

Fashion Wear

It could be argued that the sets in this category might belong in the first category as well, but since they are a little higher up the scale, we’ll list these as fashion gold earrings; these are excellent quality pieces good for wearing with jeans and sweaters or office wear, even a casual night out.

• Sodalite stud gold earrings
• Gold garnet earring
• Yellow gold drop pearl earring
• 14kt gold and diamond earrings (studs)

Cultural Influence

Everyone has their favorite earring styles, many of which have deep cultural roots. This list could go on and on, so add your favorite as needed.

• Native American/Southwestern gold earrings
• Black Hills Gold Earrings
• 22k Indian gold earrings
• 14kt gold cross earring
• Your favorite here…

Night On The Town

When it’s time to play dress-up, you’ll be looking for something a little more upscale.

• Gold chandelier earrings
• 14kt gold and diamond earrings (drop/dangle/formalwear)
• Yellow gold strand pearl earring

Seasonal fun & More

This is another endless list; think about adding some gold earrings to your collection that is reflective of the seasons, and whatever other fun designs you enjoy.

• Gold palm tree earrings
• Gold Christmas earrings/Christmas trees…
• Pictures- gold plated necklaces and earrings that depict a scene of the season or hold a favorite photo
• Gold flowers and/or gold roses
• Fall leaves (For which Black Hills Gold Earrings are ideal)

Add to this list as well all your favorite findings. This list is a good start-up with the essential gold earring pairs you’ll find most helpful, but along your online shopping way, you are sure to come across many other have-to-have earring pairs. Start with the basics, and have fun adding your own personal gold earring style to the mix.