Earring Stud 6 mm, 24K Gold-Plated Stainless Steel 304

REACH compliant and suitable for sensitive skin.
Regular price 3,60 €
Sale price 3,60 € Regular price
Pack size Price Unit price
20 pcs 3,60 € 0,180 €
100 pcs 14,40 € 0,144 €
200 pcs 25,20 € 0,126 €
Pack Size

Pad Diameter: 6 mm

Post Length: 12 mm

Post Thickness: 0.7 mm

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Gold finish: 24K Gold

Coating method: Electroplating

We ship orders placed before 11:00 AM on business days the same day. Weekends and holidays may extend processing time to 1–3 days.

You get free shipping when your order value is

over €100: Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark
over €150: the rest of Europe

Description

Gold-colored earring studs.

These studs have a 6 mm pad, making them best suited for making medium-sized stud earrings. A great basic size!

The studs are made of stainless steel with gold plating on the surface.

Order earring backs separately.

Frequently asked questions about the product

What kinds of earrings do 6 mm earring posts work best for?

These 6 mm gold-plated earring posts are suited for making medium-sized stud earrings. Resin pieces, glass cabochons, polymer clay charms, small cabochon pieces, crystals, or other flat-backed embellishments can be glued onto the flat pad. The 6 mm pad gives a good gluing surface but generally stays neatly hidden behind the decorative piece.

When should you choose a gold-plated post instead of a steel-colored post?

Choose a gold-plated post when the earring's other parts are gold-toned, or when you want a warmer, more polished look for the finished piece. Even though the pad usually stays hidden behind the decorative piece, a small part of the post or back may show in wear, so the metal's tone affects the overall look. A steel-colored post is a good, neutral basic choice, but a 24K gold-plated post pairs better with, for example, gold-toned earring backs, jump rings, chains, and other gold-plated jewelry components. A gold-plated post is also a good choice when you want to bring the elegance of genuine gold to the piece.

Do earring backs need to be ordered separately for these posts?

Yes, order earring backs separately for these posts. The post is 0.7 mm thick, so all our earring backs fit this post. For a gold-toned look overall, it's worth choosing gold-plated backs in a matching tone. You'll find suitable options in the earring backs category.

How should gold-plated earring posts be handled during assembly?

Gold-plated earring posts should be handled a bit more gently than steel-colored parts, so the plating stays looking good. Avoid firm pressing, scratching, and unnecessary rubbing with pliers. If you hold the post in place while gluing, use your fingers or nylon-jaw flat-nose pliers instead. Wipe away any glue splashes carefully right away, before they cure, so the gold-toned surface stays clean on the finished piece.

Does a gold-plated post work under a white, translucent, or light-colored decorative piece?

Yes, but it's worth testing the result first with light-colored and translucent materials. The gold-toned pad may show slightly through thin resin, translucent polymer clay, or clear glass cabochons. This can be a deliberate effect, but if you want a completely neutral background, a steel-colored post may be the better choice. With opaque, dark, or colored decorative pieces, the gold-toned pad generally stays completely hidden.

Frequently Asked Questions About Materials and Safety

Are Steely Pop's jewelry findings compliant with EU safety requirements?

Yes. The products in our range meet the chemical restrictions applied to jewelry in the EU (such as the limits on nickel release and the thresholds for lead and cadmium).

What is surgical steel, and is it safe?

The term "surgical steel" is a general name for a group of stainless steel grades with especially good properties for skin contact. Surgical steel is widely considered one of the safest jewelry materials. Steely Pop's jewelry findings are made from steel grades 304, 316, and 316L, which are often referred to as surgical steel.

Read more about this in this article.

Can stainless steel cause symptoms in people with nickel allergies?

Stainless steels are well tolerated by most people and are suitable even for sensitive skin. Individual sensitivity varies, however, and some people may still experience allergic symptoms from stainless steel.

Are Steely Pop's findings tested?

Yes. Testing is part of our quality control, and we regularly commission laboratory tests to ensure jewelry safety.

You can read about what we test in practice in this article.

What does the REACH Regulation mean?

REACH is the EU's chemicals regulation, which restricts harmful substances in products and requires companies to ensure their products are safe. When products meet the REACH Regulation, they comply with EU law and are safe to use.

You can read more about the REACH Regulation in this article.

Do Steely Pop's findings meet the REACH Regulation?

Yes. Our products meet the REACH Regulation, and we confirm this with official laboratory tests.

Share Your Experience with This Product

By leaving a review, you help us improve our range. Your feedback is also a great help to other customers.

Reviews of Earring Stud 6 mm, 24K Gold-Plated Stainless Steel 304 :