Gold Earrings
Explore gold earrings in antique, vintage and preloved styles, including stud, hoop and drop pairs chosen for their metal, detail, fittings and character.
This collection may include solid gold earrings, pearl earrings, gemstone designs and carefully described secondhand pairs in a range of older and later styles. Product listings include practical details such as measurements, fittings, hallmarks, stamps and testing information when present.
Gold earrings can vary in age, construction and metal type, so clear details are especially useful when buying secondhand jewellery. You can also read the solid gold, gold filled, rolled gold and gold plated jewellery guide if you would like help understanding gold jewellery terms.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pairs of earrings. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Gold Earrings FAQs
No. Gold earrings can be solid gold, gold filled, rolled gold or gold plated, depending on the piece. Each listing explains the metal details, stamps, hallmarks or testing information shown. You can also read the solid gold, gold filled, rolled gold and gold plated jewellery guide for a clearer explanation.
Carat describes the purity of the gold. In UK jewellery, 9ct gold is often marked 375, 14ct gold is often marked 585 and 18ct gold is often marked 750. These marks show the proportion of gold in the alloy, and listings include the carat, stamp or hallmark details when they are shown on the earrings. You can also read the gold carat guide for a fuller explanation of gold purity marks.
Not always. Some gold earrings are fully hallmarked, some are stamped, and others may have small, worn, unclear or missing marks because earrings are often light or finely made. Listings include hallmarks, stamps, assay office details, testing information and material notes when present. You can also read the UK hallmark guide for help understanding jewellery marks.
This depends on the person and the exact metal alloy. Solid gold earrings are often preferred by buyers who avoid fashion metals, but gold can still be mixed with other metals. Check the carat, metal description, fittings and any testing notes in the listing before buying.
Check whether the earrings are solid gold or plated, the gold carat, weight, size, backs, posts or hooks, stone settings, hallmarks, stamps and photos of the reverse. For antique and vintage gold earrings, older fittings, replacement backs or worn marks can be part of the piece’s history, so the listing photos and details are important.