The Lou Studs
The classic ball stud, with room to play. Wear The Lou simple, or pair it with a strand of chain in a peekaboo or drape. Choose 2 mm for a subtle dot or 3 mm for a little more presence, in gold filled or sterling silver. In gold filled there is also a small version with a customizable jump ring, so you can add a strand of chain to drape to a hoop or to the back of the stud. Looking for solid gold? See The Lucy Studs.
What it looks like
A small, round, polished ball stud, 2 mm or 3 mm, in gold filled or sterling silver, with room to add a strand of chain.
Quality and materials
Gold filled is real gold bonded to a durable core. It is hypoallergenic and nickel free, a comfortable choice for sensitive ears, and it holds its color far longer than plating. Sterling silver is genuine .925, which is 92.5 percent silver, and it is solid rather than plated. It is finished with an anti-tarnish coating, and wearing it often helps too: gentle friction against your skin keeps sterling polished. Store it dry, ideally airtight.
How to style it
Wear them plain on busy days and dress them up when you have an extra minute. Add a strand of chain in a peekaboo or drape, or use the jump ring version to connect a chain to a hoop or the back of the stud.
Quick facts
Collection: Icon (gold filled and genuine .925 sterling silver)
Metal: gold filled or genuine .925 sterling silver
Sizes: 2 mm or 3 mm; the jump ring version is gold filled only
Style: ball stud that pairs with chain peekaboo or drape
Sold as: a pair
Care: water resistant with an anti-tarnish coating. Wearing sterling often actually helps, since gentle friction against your skin keeps it polished. For the longest shine, take it off before swimming, showering, lotion or perfume (or rinse after), and store it dry, ideally airtight.
Brand: Forever Link
Questions and answers
What sizes does it come in?
2 mm or 3 mm. Gold filled also has a small ball stud with a customizable jump ring.
Does it come in solid gold?
Yes. The same 2 mm ball stud style is available in solid 14k gold as The Lucy Studs.
What is gold filled, and is it real gold?
Gold filled is real gold bonded to a durable core. It is hypoallergenic and nickel free, and it holds its color much longer than plating.
Is the sterling silver version real silver?
Yes. It is made in genuine .925 sterling silver, not silver plated.
Can I stack it with other earrings?
Yes. Studs work in a second or third piercing and pair easily with huggies and cuffs.
Can I wear them in the shower or pool?
It is water resistant and finished with an anti-tarnish coating, so everyday splashes are fine. It keeps its shine longest if you take it off before swimming or showering, or rinse and dry it afterward, and store it dry, ideally airtight.
How are they sold?
They are sold as a pair.