Single Initial Earring

$173.73

Free insured shipping · Final sale: pierced earrings

Item KJ-FB8137F957 · In Stock · 12 options

Selected: Sterling Silver · 8x6.9 mm

The Single Initial Earring are stud earrings in Sterling Silver, 14K White Gold, or 14K Yellow Gold. Choose from 12 options by metal, size, and option, priced $173.73 to $450.58. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

Size

Option

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One-year warranty against manufacturing defects

Single Initial Earring: overview

Crafted in Sterling Silver, 14K White Gold, or 14K Yellow Gold, the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) are stud earrings designed for everyday wear. In detail, thickness is about 1 mm, overall size is about 8x5.3 mm to 8x7.5 mm (7 choices), and the finish is polished.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), an initial makes the piece personal without engraving, so it can be worn every day or given as a gift.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), an initial piece carries a single letter, so it can mark your own name or the name of someone you love.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), the smallest option measures about 8x5.3 mm (0.31 x 0.21 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across); the largest is about 8x7.5 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $173.73 to start, the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) are priced below 96% of the 355 earrings in the shop. Similar designs include the Single Roman Numeral Earring — 14K White / Yellow Gold and the Hinged Hoop Earring Top.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Thickness: 1 mm
Earring type: Stud
Earring size: 8x5.3 mm to 8x7.5 mm (7 choices)
Post: Friction
Backs: Friction Back Included
Post length: 0.37 in
Sold as: Single earring
Options: 12
Price: $173.73 to $450.58

Metals, sizes, and price

The Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) come in 12 combinations across metal, size, and option, and prices run $173.73 to $450.58. The price moves with the amount of metal and the weight of the stones, so wider, heavier, and higher-karat options cost more.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), by size: 8x5.3 mm from $173.73; 8x6.2 mm from $450.58; 8x6.3 mm from $450.58; 8x6.7 mm from $355.29; 8x6.9 mm from $173.73; 8x7.3 mm from $450.58; plus 1 more.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), by option: Initial A from $355.29; Initial J from $355.29; Initial D from $450.56.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 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.

Sterling Silver: 2 options, $173.73
14K White Gold: $350.38
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 14K Yellow Gold: 9 options, $355.29–$450.58

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 3 metals offered for the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) is best at.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), the least expensive way into this design is the Initial Earring — Sterling Silver at $173.73. At the top of the range, the Initial Earring — 14K Yellow Gold is $450.58. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), sterling Silver, from $173.73: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 14K White Gold, from $350.38: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 14K Yellow Gold, from $355.29: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

10 of the 12 options of the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) are 14K gold, starting at $350.38. 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) starts at $355.29. 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) starts at $350.38. 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $173.73 across 2 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 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 and sterling silver contains a small amount of copper. 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), read the "Sold as" line before you order: Single earring. A single-earring option ships one earring, so order two of that option for a matched pair.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), friction back are included. Friction backs, also called push backs, slide onto the post and hold by tension.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), post length is about 0.37 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 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.

How to wear it

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), match the earring metal to the necklace you wear most, and the look holds together without effort. Browse diamond studs and all earrings.

Occasions and gifting

The Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) suit a personal gift in the recipient's initial. 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 Single Initial Earring

Weighing the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) at $173.73 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 Single Initial Earring.

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), Rope Style Earring Jackets, from $217.29: $43.56 more to start.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), Freshwater Pearl Earring Jackets, from $349.23: $175.50 more to start.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), Snake Earrings, from $242.11: $68.38 more to start.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), Buttercup Earring Jackets — 14K Yellow Gold, from $261.93: $88.20 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring) in Sterling Silver, 14K White Gold, or 14K Yellow Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; 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 Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring).

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), check whether the option you pick is a pair or a single earring.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring).

For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Single Initial Earring (single-initial-earring), 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?

Check the "Sold as" line for the option you pick: Single earring. Single-earring options ship one earring.

Is it solid gold?

Yes. Karat gold options are gold alloy all the way through, not plated or filled.

Will gold tarnish?

Karat gold does not rust, and in normal wear it does not tarnish. Lotion and soap film can dull it; warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush bring the shine back.

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.

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: 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 Single Initial Earring make an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and because pierced earrings are final sale, confirm the metal and back type first.