- Are these real gold?
- No. They are 304 stainless steel with 18K gold plating, so the gold is a thin layer over steel, not solid gold.
- Will the gold color wear off?
- Plating on steel can dull or flake over months of daily wear, especially with sweat, perfume and hair products. Keep them dry and store them separately to slow this.
- Are they good for sensitive ears?
- Stainless steel is a reasonable choice for many people who react to brass or copper, but the plating and any nickel content can still bother very sensitive ears.
- How big are they?
- About 16mm long and 15mm wide, roughly the size of a small fingernail, so they sit close to the earlobe.
- Are they a pair or a single earring?
- They are sold as stud earrings in the split half-hoop style. Check the quantity in the buy box before ordering if you need a matched pair.
- Can I wear them in the shower or to swim?
- Better not. Water, chlorine and soap speed up plating wear and can dull the finish, so take them off first.
- Where is the 304 Stainless Steel Stud Earrings, Split Earrings, Half Hoop Earrings, Real 18K Gold Plated, 16x15mm cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $13.99, as of our latest check.