Silver Earrings

Yes, 925 sterling silver is durable enough for daily wear. It is hypoallergenic and lightweight, making it comfortable for earrings worn from morning to evening. Precious gemstones such as diamonds and sapphires (9-10 Mohs hardness) withstand daily activities beautifully. Simply remove your earrings before showering or swimming.

Caring for your sterling silver earrings is simple:

• Clean with a soft silver polishing cloth or warm soapy water
• Dry immediately and thoroughly
• Remove before showering, exercising, and sleeping
• Avoid contact with perfume and cosmetics
• Store in a jewellery box or anti-tarnish pouch

Regular care will keep them gleaming for years.

Silver tarnishes naturally when exposed to sulphur in the air, perspiration, and certain products. This oxidation creates a dark layer on the metal's surface. It is a normal process that does not affect the quality of your jewellery. To restore shine, gently polish with a silver cloth or a warm water bath with baking soda. Vermeil resists tarnishing better thanks to its gold layer.

Mayuri uses quality fastenings tailored to each earring style:

• Butterfly back: the classic secure closure for studs and small earrings
• Lever back: a hinged hook design offering comfort and excellent hold
• Hinge: for hoops, providing easy opening and closing

All our fastenings are crafted in 925 sterling silver or vermeil, matching the earring metal.

For daily wear, select the most durable gemstones:

• Diamond and black diamond (10 Mohs): scratch-proof, the safest choice
• Sapphire and ruby (9 Mohs): excellent resistance to impact
• Emerald (7.5-8 Mohs): slightly more delicate, ideal for special occasions

For studs worn continuously, diamonds or sapphires are ideal. For drop earrings reserved for occasions, all gemstones are suitable.

925 sterling silver is hypoallergenic and suitable for most people, including those with sensitive ears. Allergic reactions are rare and typically related to sensitivity to copper (7.5% of the alloy). If this applies to you, choose vermeil: its gold layer protects the skin from direct contact with the alloy. If in doubt, consult a dermatologist.

Studs are discreet earrings fixed directly to the earlobe with a post and butterfly back. They offer a minimalist, refined style. Drop earrings feature a hook that fastens behind the lobe, providing more secure hold. They often offer a more elaborate design with a dangling gemstone. Both styles are perfect for everyday wear.

Earring shapes can harmonise facial features:

• Round face: choose drop earrings and elongated shapes that lengthen
• Oval face: all shapes suit this most versatile face shape
• Square face: hoops and rounded shapes soften angles
• Long face: studs and short earrings balance length

Beyond these guidelines, the most important thing is choosing a style that brings you joy.

Mixing silver and gold is a current trend embraced in fine jewellery. The combination creates a modern, relaxed look. For a harmonious result, maintain a common thread: matching gemstones or design style. Silver earrings with a yellow gold necklace, or vermeil earrings with a rose gold ring, are very contemporary combinations.

Yes, all our earrings are sold as pairs, delivered in an elegant box. The price displayed on mayuri.fr is for the complete pair. If you wish to create an intentional mismatch (the mix and match trend), you can order two different pairs and combine them as you wish.

Yes, Mayuri is committed to responsible jewellery. Our metals come from ethical sources, with over 80% recycled metals. We work with small-scale workshops or those certified by the RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council). Our gemstones are natural with guaranteed traceability.

Vermeil is 925 sterling silver coated with a thick layer of gold (minimum 2.5 microns). For earrings, it offers the radiance and warmth of yellow gold with the lightness and price of silver. It is an excellent choice for those who love gold but seek a more accessible option. Vermeil resists tarnishing better than plain silver thanks to its protective gold layer.