Gold-plated earrings are earrings with a thin layer of gold electroplated over a base metal, worn for the look of gold at a lower price than solid gold.
At Satéur, a pair of diamond-look gold-finish earrings starts at $88 — where solid 14k gold earrings often run $150–$1,500+. Instead of a thin plating over a cheap alloy, we use an 18k gold finish over nickel-free 925 sterling silver — a quality hypoallergenic base — set with Satéur Gems® graded D–E colour with an Excellent cut, so each pair reads as fine gold and flawless diamonds across the table.
Know the difference: gold-plated means a thin gold layer electroplated over a base metal, gold-filled bonds a thicker layer, and solid gold is gold throughout. A Satéur 18k gold finish over sterling silver sits at the quality end of plated — far better than the base-alloy plated earrings you will see elsewhere, and gentle on sensitive ears with no nickel and no green marks.
The stones are the real upgrade. Satéur Gems® rate 9.25 on the Mohs scale — second only to diamond — grade D–E in colour, and return more fire and brilliance, holding their sparkle for life under the Satéur lifetime guarantee.
Shop studs, hoops and drops in a warm gold finish, day to night. Keep the finish away from perfume, sweat and water and it stays brilliant far longer.
Explore the rest of the edit: Stud Earrings, Moissanite Earrings and Earrings. New to the stone? See Moissanite vs Diamond. Each pair arrives in the signature Satéur box.