Clover Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Clover earrings in solid 925 sterling silver with moissanite: 7 by 7 mm studs, with 29 stones per earring and butterfly backs. Big enough to recognize the four-leaf clover, small enough for every day.
The four-leaf clover is one of the few motifs that still works when small. Four equal leaves around a center stay recognizable even at seven millimeters, while most symbols turn into a speck at that size. That is why you see the clover everywhere as a stud and rarely as a ten centimeter pendant. Our clover earrings are 7 by 7 mm studs.
What to look for in clover earrings
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The size. Below 5 mm you lose the shape and only see a glint. Above 10 mm it becomes a statement. At 7 mm this pair sits right in between.
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The stone. Moissanite refracts light more strongly than diamond (dispersion 0.104 against 0.044) and scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale. Cubic zirconia sits at 8 to 8.5 and wears at the edges of small stones, exactly where a clover has the most of them. Each earring has 29 moissanite stones: 5 of 2 mm in the heart and 24 of 1 mm along the edge, 0.43 carat per pair in total.
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The metal. Solid 925 sterling silver has no layer that can come off. Gold plating works too, but then the thickness of the coating counts.
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The closure. Ear posts with butterfly backs sit flattest against the earlobe and are less likely to get lost than a hinged closure.
Wearing clover earrings
Clover studs lie flat against the earlobe, so they stay put under a beanie, a helmet or on a pillow. Wear them on their own, or pair them with a clover bracelet or the clover pendant, so the symbol comes back without becoming too much. Take them off for the pool and the gym: chlorine and sweat are what make silver tarnish fastest. If the silver does tarnish, a silver cloth removes it. Pairing them with a chain? Choose a fine silver chain of 45 or 50 cm, so the clover on your ear keeps the attention. Store the studs in their box or separately from other jewelry, so the pavé setting does not rub against metal. Brush the setting gently clean now and then with lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush; that keeps the 29 stones per earring clear.
As a gift
Studs have no size, and the four-leaf clover speaks for itself. Every pair comes with a certificate and is delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box. Browse all clover jewelry or the other moissanite earrings.