Maude Earrings

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Provenance

French manufacturing adds a 4.5x premium over basic gold-plated studs.

Packaging

Includes a signature pouch for gift-ready storage that preserves gold plating.

Recycled brass

Made of recycled brass with explicit disclosure, rare under $150.

Origin

Made in France, a rarity for earrings at this price point.

Longevity

The gold plating can be re-plated for $30–$80 to extend the earrings' life.

Plating integrity

Earrings' low friction keeps 18k plating intact and hypoallergenic.

Replating

18k gold plating on Maude earrings is replateable at $30–$80.

Size

This 10 mm stud projects a confident statement presence, equivalent to a 4-carat diamond pair, and sits flush.

Durability

With care, 18k gold plating lasts 1–2 years on low-friction earrings.

Gold color

18k gold plating delivers a warmer, richer yellow tone than 14k.

Care

Clean with a dry cloth and store in the pouch; avoid water and chemicals.

Hypoallergenic

Gold plating protects nickel-sensitive ears for 1-2 years with proper care.

Pouch

Pouch serves as both gift packaging and everyday storage to protect plating.

Product record

Title

Maude Earrings

Brand

Mamari

Price

99 CAD

Availability

In stock

How gold-plated brass earrings wear over time

• The 18-karat alloy (75% pure gold) gives these earrings a deeper, more saturated yellow than the 14k plating common at this price tier; while 18k is technically softer and scratches more easily, the low-friction earring format makes that durability difference negligible, so the richer color takes center stage.
• The 18k gold outer layer is inherently hypoallergenic, and because earrings don't experience constant rubbing, that barrier stays intact substantially longer than on a ring or bracelet — the brass base becomes an irritant only after significant plating wear, which can take well over a year with recommended care, making these a lower-risk choice for occasional-wear nickel sensitivity.
• Earrings endure far less physical contact than rings or bracelets, so the gold plating on a pair of earrings is protected from the daily desk-and-skin abrasion that wears through gold elsewhere — the primary failure mode is chemical exposure from lotions and moisture, which is why earrings are the longest-lasting format in gold-plated jewelry.
• When the gold eventually wears to the brass, a local jeweler can strip and re-plate the earrings for $30–$80, restoring them to new condition — a renewable path that turns a $99 pair into a multi-year wardrobe staple rather than a disposable fashion item.
• The gold layer itself does not tarnish — any discoloration comes from the brass base oxidizing after the plating wears thin, which on earrings typically begins at the post or high-contact points; with proper care, gold-plated brass earrings routinely reach the 1–2 year mark before noticeable oxidation sets in, aligning with mid-tier fashion-jewelry expectations.

How a 1 cm earring sits on the ear

• If translated to a round brilliant diamond, a 10 mm face exceeds the 8.2 mm diameter of a 4-carat total weight pair (2 carats per stone) — the realm of luxury statement jewelry — which explains why these brass earrings project substantial visual weight without the precious-stone heft or cost.
• At 10 mm, this stud falls into the ‘large’ size category per standard earring guides (which classify 9–10 mm as statement), so it delivers confident visual presence rather than a subtle accent — the kind of piece that reads as intentional even from across a room.
• The push back closure secures the earring tightly against the lobe, keeping the 10 mm face front-facing and stable — a profile that maximizes the visual impact of its surface design without the forward tilt or swing that can distract on a lightweight dangle.