Gold Earrings

Gold Earrings: Our Selection

Since 2014, Atelier Paulin has hand-shaped precious wire jewelry in Paris, and gold earrings hold a special place in that work: worn close to the face, they're the first thing people notice, and they deserve a finish with no compromises. This collection brings together thirty hand-shaped pieces in 18k gold (750/1000) or 14k gold-filled, from timeless designs to jewelry personalized letter by letter.

The collection includes several families of shapes. First, ear cuffs, like the Original Personalized Ear Cuff or the Aphrodite Pure Ear Cuff, which wrap around the ear's contour with no extra piercing needed. Next, hoops, such as the Éos Mini Hoops Earrings in rose 14k gold-filled, designed for light, everyday wear. And finally, studs — the most discreet option — including the Originale Initiale Stud Earring, which features a single letter hand-shaped to order.

Each piece is worked by hand in our Paris atelier: the gold wire is bent, tensioned, and hammered into shape, then inspected before shipping. This artisanal process, carried out by our jewelry artisans, is why no two earrings of the same style are ever perfectly identical — and that's exactly what gives them character.

How to Choose Based on Your Message or Occasion

Choosing a gold earring starts with how you plan to wear it. For discreet, everyday wear, studs like the Capitale Initiale Stud Earring offer a light presence, easy to wear from the office to dinner without ever weighing down the earlobe. For a bolder look, the U Daphné Hammered Earring plays with the light reflecting off a hand-hammered surface.

If you want to feature a name, initial, or short word, the personalized pieces in the collection — Original Personalized Ear Cuff, Originale Initiale Stud Earring, Original Personalized Hoop Earrings — let you hand-shape that message directly into the precious wire, with no industrial engraving process involved. Material matters too: yellow 14k gold-filled remains the most classic choice, rose gold adds warmth, and solid 18k gold suits those looking for a keepsake piece built to last and be passed down.

For a more graphic look, letter ear cuffs like the Outline Letter L Ear Cuff or the Outline Letter E Ear Cuff display an initial more visibly than a classic stud, with no second piercing required.

What's the Occasion?

A personalized gold earring naturally fits among gifts that mark a milestone: a birthday, an achievement, a new baby in the family, or simply the desire to treat yourself to a piece that reflects who you are. An initial, a short name hand-shaped into the wire, or a chosen motif gives the piece a personal dimension that no mass-produced design can offer.

Some pieces are designed specifically for men, like the Men's Outline Letter E Ear Cuff, sized for a larger ear and a bolder fit — also available in our dedicated men's jewelry selection. For a couple's gift or a matching set, hoops and studs are often available in two complementary sizes, making it easy to gift the same piece to two people or create an intentional mismatched pair.

If gold isn't the material you're looking for, the same hand-shaping standard applies to our sterling silver pieces — a great alternative for a more modest budget without giving up personalization.

Materials, Personalization & Care

This collection is built primarily around two materials. 14k gold-filled bonds a brass core to a layer of 585/1000 gold through heat and pressure: a solid compromise between long-term durability and accessibility, well suited to everyday wear. Solid 18k gold (750/1000) is meant for more occasional wear or for a piece you plan to pass down — as with the Original Personalized Ear Cuff in 18k yellow gold, the elevated version of the gold-filled style.

When personalization is offered, it means hand-shaping a letter, initial, or short word directly into the precious wire — never engraved after the fact, but built into the piece from the very first step of the artisanal process. The number of characters allowed varies by style and is noted on each product page.

For care, regular cleaning with a soft cloth is enough to preserve the metal's shine. We recommend removing your earrings before showering, swimming, or applying perfume directly to the jewelry, to help protect the gold layer over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between gold-filled and 18k gold?

Gold-filled jewelry has a brass core covered with a layer of 585/1000 gold bonded through heat. 18k gold (750/1000) is solid gold all the way through. Both are hand-shaped in our Paris atelier.

Can these earrings be worn every day?

Yes, the entire collection is designed for everyday wear — from the gold-filled styles, which require lighter upkeep, to the 18k gold styles, which hold up longer over time.

How is a stud or ear cuff personalized?

The name, initial, or word you choose is hand-shaped directly into the precious wire during manufacturing — simply select your option on the product page of the style you'd like.

How long does manufacturing take?

Sterling silver and gold-filled pieces are hand-shaped in 1 to 3 business days; 18k gold styles take 2 to 5 business days, before shipping via DHL Express.

To round out your search, our Personalized Jewelry collection brings together every customizable piece from the Maison, earrings included.