Sterling Silver Earrings
Explore sterling silver earrings in antique, vintage and preloved styles, including studs, hoops, drops and decorative secondhand pairs.
This collection may include 925 silver earrings, pearl earrings, gemstone designs, clip-on styles and older or later pieces in sterling silver. Listings include useful details such as measurements, fittings, weight, stamps, hallmarks and testing information when relevant.
Sterling silver earrings can vary in age, construction and fastening type, so clear product details help when buying secondhand jewellery online. You can also read the UK hallmark guide if you would like help understanding 925 marks and silver hallmarks.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pairs of earrings. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Sterling Silver Earrings FAQs
925 means the metal is sterling silver, made from 92.5% silver with other metals added for strength. Earrings may be marked 925, stamped sterling silver, fully hallmarked or tested when marks are worn or unclear.
No. Sterling silver means the metal itself is 925 silver, while silver plated earrings have a thinner layer of silver over another base metal. Each listing states the available metal details, stamps, hallmarks or testing notes so you can see whether the earrings are sterling silver, silver plated or another silver-coloured metal.
This depends on the person and the exact metal alloy. Sterling silver is often preferred by buyers who avoid fashion earrings, but 925 silver is still an alloy and can include other metals. Check the post material, backs, plating details, testing notes and product photos before buying.
Yes, sterling silver can naturally tarnish, especially when exposed to air, moisture, perfume, lotion or storage conditions. Tarnish does not automatically mean the earrings are poor quality. Store them dry and take care when cleaning around pearls, gemstones, enamel or older fittings. You can also read the vintage and secondhand jewellery care guide for more detailed care advice.
Earrings are often small and lightweight, so some pairs are stamped 925 or sterling silver rather than carrying a full set of hallmarks. Older earrings may also have worn or partial marks. Listings include the stamps, hallmarks, assay office details or testing notes that apply to each pair. You can also read the UK hallmark guide for more help with silver marks.