Pearl stud earrings are the pair you reach for without thinking — and these are the ones you can leave in through the shower, the gym and the airport.
Real cultured freshwater pearls set in waterproof, tarnish-free 18K gold-plated 316L stainless steel. No tarnish, no green earlobes, no hypoallergenic reactions — which is most of the reason people give up on pearl studs in the first place.
Pearl Stud Sizes and Shapes
- Classic round studs — the safe pair. 6–8mm reads everyday, 10mm and up reads occasion.
- Square and cushion pearls — a modern edge on the classic, and they catch light differently.
- Huggie pearl studs — a pearl mounted on a small close-fitting hoop, comfortable for side sleepers.
- Tiny pearl studs — 4–5mm, ideal for a second or third piercing or a stacked look.
How to Choose the Right Size
As a rule: 6–8mm for daytime and work, 8–10mm when you want the pearl to be the point, and under 6mm if you are stacking. If it is a gift, 7–8mm is the size that suits almost everyone.
Explore More Pearl Styles
Stack a stud with pearl hoop earrings, or see the whole range in the pearl earrings collection. For plain metal studs to mix in, our stud earrings and gold earrings use the same waterproof base, and huggie earrings are the natural second-hole partner.
A pearl stud is the pair to start with if you are building a pearl collection: small enough to wear to work, formal enough for a wedding, and the one shape that looks deliberate rather than dressed up. If you want the gold version, the soft brilliance and classic round studs are the closest to a plain gold stud with a pearl set into it.
