Cross Earrings

$259.30

Free insured shipping · Final sale: pierced earrings

Item KJ-F3395A5AD4 · In Stock · 9 options

Selected: Sterling Silver · 6x4 mm

The Cross Earrings are stud earrings in Sterling Silver, 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold. Choose from 9 options by metal and size, priced $259.30 to $614.11. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

Size

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Cross Earrings: overview

Offered in Sterling Silver, 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold, the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) are stud earrings designed for everyday wear. In detail, overall size is about 6x4 mm, 7.5x5.5 mm, or 10x7 mm and the finish is polished.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), the cross is worn as an expression of faith; a clean outline keeps it readable at a small size. Crosses are traditional gifts for baptisms, first communions, and confirmations.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), the cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, worn as a daily reminder of belief.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), the smallest option measures about 6x4 mm (0.24 x 0.16 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across); the largest is about 10x7 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $259.30 to start, the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) are priced below 82% of the 355 earrings in the shop. Similar designs include the Cross Hoop Earrings — Sterling Silver and the Heart And Cross Earrings — Sterling Silver.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: 18K Yellow Gold-Plated or Rhodium-Plated
Earring type: Stud
Earring size: 6x4 mm, 7.5x5.5 mm, or 10x7 mm
Post: Friction
Backs: Friction Backs Included
Post length: 0.37 in
Sold as: Pair (two earrings)
Options: 9
Price: $259.30 to $614.11

Options and pricing

The Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) come in 9 combinations across metal and size, and prices run $259.30 to $614.11. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), by size: 6x4 mm from $259.30; 7.5x5.5 mm from $263.45; 10x7 mm from $263.18.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), sterling Silver: 3 options, $259.30–$263.45
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver: 2 options, $289.69–$293.84
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), 14K Yellow Gold: 3 options, $490.73–$614.11
14K White Gold: $603.52

Which option is right for you

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 4 metals offered for the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) is best at.

The least expensive way into this design is the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) — Sterling Silver at $259.30. At the top of the range, the Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold is $614.11. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), sterling Silver, from $259.30: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, from $289.69: sterling silver with a plated finish for color and tarnish resistance.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), 14K Yellow Gold, from $490.73: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), 14K White Gold, from $603.52: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

4 of the 9 options of the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) are 14K gold, starting at $490.73. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) starts at $490.73. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

In white gold, the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) starts at $603.52. White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and finished with a bright rhodium plating. The plating slowly wears with time; a jeweler can re-plate it in about an hour, typically every one to three years with daily wear.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), in 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $289.69 across 2 options. Gold over sterling silver puts a layer of karat gold on a solid sterling base. Vermeil is the term for a heavy gold layer over sterling. The gold layer is durable with care, but it can wear on high-contact spots over years.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), in Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $259.30 across 5 options. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Some white gold alloys contain nickel, sterling silver contains a small amount of copper, and plated and gold-over-silver options have a base metal under the finish. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), sold as a pair, so you receive two matching earrings.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), friction backs are included. Friction backs, also called push backs, slide onto the post and hold by tension.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), post length is about 0.37 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), a stud sits on the front of the lobe, so the listed size is what shows. Studs up to about 5 mm read as a small point of shine, 6 to 8 mm is easy to see across a table, and larger studs make a statement.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), standard earring posts are made for the lobe. Cartilage and upper-ear piercings usually take a flat-back or labret post instead, so check the post type in the specifications before you order for one.

Styling notes

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), match the earring metal to the necklace you wear most, and the look holds together without effort. Browse diamond studs and all earrings.

Who will love it

The Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) suit a baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Easter gift. They also suit a first pair of fine earrings, a birthday or graduation gift, or a daily pair that goes with everything. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

Compare the Cross Earrings

Weighing the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) at $259.30 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Cross Earrings.

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), Criss-Cross Hoop Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold-Plated, from $482.24: $222.94 more to start.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), Endless Tube Hoop Earrings, from $255.28: $4.02 less to start.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), Round 4-Prong Lightweight Stud Earrings, from $267.87: $8.57 more to start.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), Hinged Hoop Earrings, from $241.91: $17.39 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Cross Earrings (cross-earrings) in Sterling Silver, 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; plated and gold-over-silver finishes last longest when you keep them away from chlorine, perfume, and abrasive cleaners; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; white gold's rhodium plating can be refreshed by a jeweler when the warmer base color starts to show.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings).

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes wear gradually; they are not solid gold.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings).

For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Cross Earrings (cross-earrings), friction back: an earring back that pushes onto the post and holds by tension.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

Are these sold as a pair?

Yes. You receive two matching earrings.

Is sterling silver real silver?

Yes. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with a small amount of other metal for strength.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

Yes, slowly, with air and skin contact. Store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth. Rhodium-plated silver resists tarnish until the plating wears.

Is the gold color permanent?

Plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes are layers over another metal. Gold-filled layers are thick and last for years; plating is thinner and wears gradually with friction, lotion, and chlorine.

Will white gold turn yellow?

The rhodium plating on white gold wears slowly with daily use and can reveal a warmer tone underneath. A jeweler can re-plate it quickly, usually every one to three years.

Can I wear them in the shower or pool?

Take them off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: water, soap, and chlorine wear plating faster, chlorine and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver, and chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time. If they get wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return them?

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons, so they cannot be returned for a change of mind. A verified manufacturing defect is still covered by the one-year limited warranty.

Are they a good gift?

The Cross Earrings make an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and because pierced earrings are final sale, confirm the metal and back type first.