CZ Birthstone Heart Screw Back Earrings vs Massete 14k Gold Ball Stud Earrings

Buy the CZ heart earrings for a young child who wants a birthstone look and needs a back that will not come off. Buy the Massete 14k ball studs if you want solid gold that keeps its color and works for adults too. The CZ pair is sterling silver with a screw back and a 5mm heart; the Massete pair is solid 14k gold with a flat covered screwback in three colors. Owners of the Massete studs praise the finish and say the posts are short; the CZ pair rates 4.8 from 164 ratings, with buyers citing sensitive-ear comfort.

• Choose the CZ heart earrings if you are buying for a girl aged 3 to 12 and want a birthstone heart with a screw back that stays put.
• Choose the Massete 14k ball studs if you want solid gold that will not wear off and a plain look that suits adults as well as kids.