9ct Yellow Gold 10mm Heavy Ball Stud Earrings

A ball stud is a sphere on a post. ÒHeavyÓ is the trade's word for the wall thickness: the ball is formed from heavier-gauge metal than the standard version, so it resists denting and holds its shape over years of wear rather than going soft and oval.

This pair is 9ct yellow gold, 10 mm across. The weight of a ball stud sits directly on the lobe rather than hanging from it, which is why ball studs stay comfortable at diameters that would be unwearable as a drop.

At 10 mm this is the largest size in the range and effectively a statement earring, covering the lobe and standing clear of it.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Heavy Ball Stud
• Diameter: 10 mm
• Profile: Full sphere
• Wall: Heavy gauge
• Finish: Polished
• Sold as: Pair

9ct yellow gold is 375 parts per thousand fine gold. The alloy content makes it harder and more scratch-resistant than 18ct, which is why it has stayed the Australian standard for jewellery worn every day.

Care. Sold as a pair.