9ct Yellow Gold 3mm 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, 3 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 3 mm this is the smallest size in the range Ñ a marker rather than a statement, and the usual choice for a cartilage or upper-lobe piercing.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Heavy Ball Stud
• Diameter: 3 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.