Yellow Gold High Polish Plain Hoop Earrings, 35.4mm

Yes — every Rudix pair is genuine karat gold throughout (10K, 14K, or 18K). Not gold-plated brass. Not gold-filled. Every surface and every interior wall is real karat gold of the marked purity.

Each piece is hand-stamped with its karat purity (10K / 417, 14K / 585, or 18K / 750) and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity. Take it to any jeweler in the world and the stamp will match the spec.

It depends on the style, and the closure type is noted in the specifications above. Common types across our range:

• Push-back posts: the classic stud closure — a straight post with a friction back.
• Hinged / huggie backs: a snap-shut hinge that hugs the lobe, secure for everyday wear.
• Leverbacks: a hinged lever that clicks closed — very secure for drops and dangles.
• French wires: an open hook that passes through the ear, for a light, elegant drop.

Every closure is tested to open and lock cleanly before the pair ships.

Because we're selling actual gold, not a layer of gold over base metal.

A cheap "18K gold plated" pair online is brass or copper with a microscopic gold coating. The plating wears off in months, the base metal underneath tarnishes and reacts with skin (a common cause of irritated, green earlobes), and the pair has no resale or melt value.

A Rudix pair is solid or hollow karat gold throughout — meaning if you melted it down tomorrow, the entire piece would weigh out as real 10K, 14K, or 18K gold at current market prices. It holds its value, doesn't tarnish, and is gentle against the skin.

You're paying for the metal itself, not just a finish.

For most people, yes. Solid karat gold is far gentler on the skin than plated or base-metal earrings, which are a frequent cause of irritation because the coating wears through to reactive metal underneath.

One honest note: all karat gold is an alloy — pure gold is too soft to wear — so it contains some other metals. Lower karats (10K) contain more alloy than higher karats (18K). If you have a known nickel allergy or very reactive ears, a higher karat tends to be the more comfortable choice. If you're highly sensitive, we're happy to talk through options before you buy.

With the right seller, yes. Here's how Rudix protects you:

• Every package ships in tamper-evident packaging
• Tracked, insured shipping on every order
• 30-day returns on unworn pieces — Canada, US, and international (for hygiene reasons, earrings must be unworn and in original condition — see below)
• A real Hamilton, Ontario shop you can call or visit if anything goes wrong
• Owner-led customer service — we don't outsource and we don't disappear after the sale

A few things set us apart:

• We're a real bricks-and-mortar jeweler in Hamilton, Ontario — not a warehouse or a dropshipper. You can walk in, call us, or talk to the owner directly.
• We work directly with our manufacturer, so there's no chain of middlemen marking up the price between the workshop and your ears.
• Every piece is hand-stamped, hand-finished, and inspected before it ships.

If anything ever needs attention years from now, you don't talk to a chatbot — you talk to us.

No — and here's the honest version. Genuine karat gold doesn't corrode or turn skin green the way gold-plated or base-metal jewelry does. Your earrings keep their real-gold value for a lifetime.

What does happen naturally with any fine gold jewelry: the original mirror-bright finish gradually softens as the surface picks up micro-scratches from everyday wear, and skin oils, lotions, and hairspray can build up and dull the shine. This is normal for all karat gold regardless of brand — and it's fully reversible with cleaning.

A note on white gold specifically: the bright silvery finish comes from a thin layer of rhodium plating, standard across the fine jewelry industry. The rhodium gradually wears over 1–3 years and can be refreshed with professional re-plating.

The measurement for this pair is shown in the specifications above (diameter for hoops, drop length for dangles, or width for studs and huggies). A rough guide:

• Studs & small huggies (under ~12mm): subtle, everyday, sit close to the lobe
• Small–medium hoops (15–25mm): versatile, the everyday hoop sweet spot
• Large hoops (30mm+): a bolder statement that stands out
• Drops & dangles: measured by total length — the longer the drop, the more movement and presence

Tip: measure a pair you already wear and love — that's your size.

Unless a listing specifically says otherwise, every price is for a complete pair — two earrings. The weight shown in the specifications is also the approximate weight of the pair together.

Daily wear: yes. Gold earrings are made to be worn often.

Showering, swimming, exercising, sleeping: no. Apply lotions, perfumes, and hairspray before putting them on. Take them off at night to protect both the finish and the backs. Treated well, your earrings will look new for years — see our Care Instructions section for the full routine.

Honest answer: it's approximate, not exact, and it's the weight of the pair. Each earring is finished individually, and minor production variations mean the actual weight may vary slightly from the listed figure (typically within a few percent).

We list approximate weights because we'd rather be honest than pretend every pair comes out identical to the gram. The Certificate of Authenticity that ships with your order shows the actual weight of your specific pair.

The karats and sizes shown are kept in regular stock. Custom sizes or other karats may be available on request — email info@rudixjewellery.com with your specs and we'll quote it.

Note: custom and special-order pieces are not eligible for return unless there's a manufacturing defect.

Every Rudix pair arrives complete with:

• An elegant jewelry box
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Microfiber polishing cloth
• Printed care card
• Free standard shipping to the US and Canada
• Complimentary gift wrapping on request

Full details in our Your Rudix Package section.

They have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange it — provided the earrings are unworn and in original condition with all included components (jewelry box, Certificate of Authenticity, polishing cloth, care card). For hygiene reasons, earrings that have been worn can't be returned, so it's best to inspect without trying them on if a return is possible.

A note for gift-givers: custom, engraved, personalized, or sized pieces are non-returnable, along with clearance and final-sale items. If you'd like the option to return or exchange, choose a standard piece without modifications.

The receipt isn't included in the gift box by default; just leave a note at checkout if you'd like a gift message instead.