Yellow Earrings at SkinKandy
SkinKandy's Yellow Earrings collection features 14K Gold pieces in a warm yellow tone, for lobe and cartilage placements like tragus, helix and conch. It's a classic alternative to white gold or Surgical Steel, with the same solid 14K Gold underneath the finish. Styles range from simple studs and flatbacks to small hoops, covering both fresh piercings and healed upgrades. Yellow gold is safe for fresh piercings and suits sensitive skin, since it doesn't carry the trace nickel found in Surgical Steel.
Which piercings suit yellow gold earrings?
Yellow gold studs suit lobe piercings at 18G or 20G, while yellow gold flatbacks are available for cartilage placements like tragus and helix at 16G. Small yellow gold hoops are a popular choice for healed lobe and cartilage piercings. Your piercing specialist can point you to the right gauge for your specific placement.
What size are yellow gold earrings available in?
Sizing follows the same rules as the rest of our range, since the yellow tone is a finish rather than a change to the piercing itself. Lobe studs sit at 18G or 20G, cartilage flatbacks are 16G in 6mm or 8mm, and hoops for healed lobe or cartilage placements typically range from 6mm to 10mm depending on placement. Your piercing specialist will confirm the correct gauge and length for your placement before fitting any new piece.
Can yellow gold earrings be worn in a fresh piercing?
Yes, 14K Gold studs and flatbacks are safe for fresh piercings and are a good alternative if you'd rather not start with Surgical Steel. Yellow gold hoops are better suited to healed piercings, since ring and hoop styles are generally introduced once healing is complete. Do not remove your jewellery during the healing phase, even if you're planning to switch to a hoop later. Your piercing specialist can confirm when your piercing is ready for a hoop style.
How do I care for yellow gold earrings?
Clean the piercing as advised by your piercing specialist, using a saline solution rather than any product applied directly to the jewellery. 14K Gold is naturally tarnish-resistant, so the yellow finish holds up well without much upkeep. Avoid harsh chemicals, chlorine and abrasive cleaning products coming into contact with the jewellery where possible. Our aftercare guide has the full routine for whichever placement you've chosen.
Should I choose yellow gold or white gold earrings?
Yellow gold and white gold are both 14K Gold underneath, so they're identical in terms of safety, durability and hypoallergenic properties, differing only in colour finish. Yellow gold gives a warm, classic look, while white gold reads closer to Surgical Steel or Titanium in tone. Both are available across the same lobe and cartilage placements, so the choice comes down entirely to which colour suits your style and existing jewellery. Your piercing specialist can show you both tones side by side if you're deciding between the two.
Book a piercing at SkinKandy
Ready for a new piercing or a yellow gold upgrade to a healed one? Our piercing specialists can guide you on style and size. View our piercing menu to book.
