Abalone & mother of pearl studs gold
Tidal iridescence and coastal light, designed to stay comfortably in your lobes 24/7.
Looking for that effortless everyday stud that delivers more personality than a plain metal ball, but remains understated enough to wear with absolutely everything? The abalone & mother of pearl stud earrings capture the dynamic, sea-swept beauty of the coastline in a neat, low-profile silhouette. Set in a warm, polished golden bezel, the genuine natural abalone mother-of-pearl inlay shifts with every turn of your head, reflecting flashes of oceanic teals, soft lilacs, seafoam greens, and pearlescent blush. It brings a grounded, light-catching coastal glow to your first lobe, yet nestles seamlessly into second or third piercings alongside our minimal huggies.
Most shell and stud earrings come with familiar everyday headaches: cheap flash-plating that rubs off down to raw base metal after a humid day, fragile glued inlays that pop out the moment they get wet, or long, sharp posts with bulky butterfly backs that jab painfully into your neck while you sleep. We design our pieces around real life. Handcrafted with heavy, authentic gold vermeil, a thick layer of solid 14k gold layered over a genuine .925 sterling silver base (also available in solid .925 sterling silver), these studs are naturally nickel-free, hypoallergenic, and 100% waterproof. You can wash your hair in the shower, head out for a swim, sweat through a workout, and sleep soundly on your side without worrying about green skin, loose settings, or sore earlobes.
Because we source genuine, ethically harvested natural abalone shell, no two pieces are identical. Each shell inlay carries its own organic grain, iridescent patterns, and colour balance, making your pair completely personal to you.
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We exclusively use 14k gold filled, .925 sterling silver, and 5 micron vermeil gold. Perfect for everyday wear! All the gemstones & freshwater pearls we use are genuine. You can find detailed descriptions of all the materials we use and how to care for them here.
All pieces are handmade with a lot of love. With that and sustainability in mind, not all sizes or pieces of jewellery can be returned or exchanged. Check the Info tab if this piece has a standard size. Earrings can only be returned if they're unworn. You can read our full return policy here.
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