{"product_id":"sterling-silver-8mm-heavy-ball-stud-earrings","title":"Sterling Silver 8mm Heavy Ball Stud Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair is sterling silver, 8 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 mm the stud covers most of the lobe. This is the size where the weight of the metal starts to be felt, and where a secure back matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy Ball Stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver is 925 parts per thousand fine silver, the balance copper. The copper is what makes it workable Ñ fine silver on its own is too soft to hold a form Ñ and it is also why sterling tarnishes: the copper reacts with sulphur in the air. Tarnish is a surface film, not corrosion. It polishes off with a silver cloth and the metal beneath is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store silver in a closed box or a zip bag when it is not being worn Ñ tarnish is driven by air, not by wear, so the pieces you wear least are the ones that darken first. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewellery Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685274714217,"sku":"8MMBS-01","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2406\/4361\/files\/8MMBS01_sterling-silver-8mm-heavy-ball-stud-earrings.jpg?v=1793709400","url":"https:\/\/www.caratdirect.com.au\/products\/sterling-silver-8mm-heavy-ball-stud-earrings","provider":"CaratDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}