Brass vs. Silver Earrings

What’s Actually Better for Your Ears in 2026?

 
Comfort is the new luxury
Let’s be real: it’s not just about the look. It’s about how your ears feel after a few hours (or years).

With trends shifting toward bold silhouettes and mixed-metal looks, you deserve earrings that go the distance without wrecking your lobes. That’s where sterling silver shines.
 
Two-tone Kora piercing bead huggie earring in sterling silver with gold bead and CZ halo on beige marble background
Kora two-tone bead huggie earring worn in lobe piercing, mixed silver and gold with sparkling CZ halo
Pair of Kora two-tone bead huggie earrings on matte beige surface showing full CZ halo detail
Kora piercing bead huggie earring open to show hinged closure and mixed-metal design
Kora two-tone bead huggie resting on textured stone, highlighting CZ halo and polished silver hoop
Macro detail of Kora bead huggie with all-around CZ halo and polished gold bead
Macro detail of Kora bead huggie with all-around CZ halo and polished gold bead
Two-tone Kora piercing bead huggie earring in sterling silver with gold bead and CZ halo on beige marble background
Kora two-tone bead huggie earring worn in lobe piercing, mixed silver and gold with sparkling CZ halo
Pair of Kora two-tone bead huggie earrings on matte beige surface showing full CZ halo detail
Kora piercing bead huggie earring open to show hinged closure and mixed-metal design
Kora two-tone bead huggie resting on textured stone, highlighting CZ halo and polished silver hoop
Macro detail of Kora bead huggie with all-around CZ halo and polished gold bead
Macro detail of Kora bead huggie with all-around CZ halo and polished gold bead

Kora Piercing Bead Two-Tone Huggie

€47.00
Gold Kora bead huggie earring on marble with soft directional lighting
Gold Kora bead huggie worn in lobe piercing with full CZ halo
Kora gold piercing bead huggie on matte beige marble background
Angled macro of Kora gold huggie with polished bead and CZ ring
Open gold Kora bead huggie showing hinged design and crystal halo
Gold Kora bead huggie earring on marble with soft directional lighting
Pair of Kora gold bead huggie earrings with halo-set crystals
Gold Kora bead huggie earring with full CZ halo resting on palm
Kora gold huggie casting soft shadow on cream marble background
Gold Kora bead huggie worn in lobe piercing with full CZ halo
Gold Kora bead huggie earring on marble with soft directional lighting
Gold Kora bead huggie worn in lobe piercing with full CZ halo
Kora gold piercing bead huggie on matte beige marble background
Angled macro of Kora gold huggie with polished bead and CZ ring
Open gold Kora bead huggie showing hinged design and crystal halo
Gold Kora bead huggie earring on marble with soft directional lighting
Pair of Kora gold bead huggie earrings with halo-set crystals
Gold Kora bead huggie earring with full CZ halo resting on palm
Kora gold huggie casting soft shadow on cream marble background
Gold Kora bead huggie worn in lobe piercing with full CZ halo

Kora Piercing Bead Huggie – Gold

€47.00
Gold Ophelia pavé huggie with pear-cut centre stone displayed on warm stone background.
Ophelia pavé huggie worn on earlobe, pear-shaped centre stone facing forward.
Open view of Ophelia pavé huggie showing hinge mechanism and micro-pavé stones.
Gold Ophelia pavé huggie with pear-cut centre stone displayed on warm stone background.
Ophelia pavé huggie worn on earlobe, pear-shaped centre stone facing forward.
Open view of Ophelia pavé huggie showing hinge mechanism and micro-pavé stones.

Ophelia Pavé Huggie – Gold

€46.00
Gold Mina Pavé hinged ear cuff standing open, showing hinge mechanism and cubic zirconia stones.
Mina Pavé Cuff worn on mid-ear, showing pavé detail and no-piercing design.
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Gold OPEN
Mina Pavé Cuff styled with pavé huggie, highlighting non-pierced cuff earring look.
Gold pavé ear cuff worn above hoop earring, close-up on mid-ear placement.
Gold Mina Pavé hinged ear cuff standing open, showing hinge mechanism and cubic zirconia stones.
Mina Pavé Cuff worn on mid-ear, showing pavé detail and no-piercing design.
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Gold OPEN
Mina Pavé Cuff styled with pavé huggie, highlighting non-pierced cuff earring look.
Gold pavé ear cuff worn above hoop earring, close-up on mid-ear placement.

Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Gold

€47.00
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver open
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver modl
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver open
Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver modl

Mina Pavé Cuff Earring – Silver

€47.00
Noor Gold Huggie Earring
Model wearing the Noor Gold Huggie Earring by Galleria Armadoro — 9.5mm gold pavé huggie that hugs the lobe, minimal and luxurious.
noor gold huggie side
Side view of Noor Gold Huggie Earring showing 18ct gold plating and pavé CZ stones — hypoallergenic sterling silver huggie earring.
Noor Gold Huggie Earring
Model wearing the Noor Gold Huggie Earring by Galleria Armadoro — 9.5mm gold pavé huggie that hugs the lobe, minimal and luxurious.
noor gold huggie side
Side view of Noor Gold Huggie Earring showing 18ct gold plating and pavé CZ stones — hypoallergenic sterling silver huggie earring.

Noor Gold Huggie Earring

€49.00
Leona Gold Huggie Earring in sculptural 18ct gold-plated sterling silver with hand-set pavé CZ stones, designed by Galleria Armadoro.
Leona Gold Huggie Earring
Model wearing the Leona Gold Huggie Earring — small 9mm gold hoop hugging the lobe, handcrafted in sterling silver and plated with 18ct gold by Galleria Armadoro.
Rear view of Leona Gold Huggie Earring showing 925 sterling silver base with 18ct gold plating and detailed pavé stonework.
Side angle of Leona Gold Huggie Earring — 13mm sculptural hoop with petal texture and CZ pavé details by Galleria Armadoro.
Leona Gold Huggie Earring in sculptural 18ct gold-plated sterling silver with hand-set pavé CZ stones, designed by Galleria Armadoro.
Leona Gold Huggie Earring
Model wearing the Leona Gold Huggie Earring — small 9mm gold hoop hugging the lobe, handcrafted in sterling silver and plated with 18ct gold by Galleria Armadoro.
Rear view of Leona Gold Huggie Earring showing 925 sterling silver base with 18ct gold plating and detailed pavé stonework.
Side angle of Leona Gold Huggie Earring — 13mm sculptural hoop with petal texture and CZ pavé details by Galleria Armadoro.

Leona Gold Huggie Earring

€55.00
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring in 18ct gold and white rhodium plated sterling silver with sculptural design by Galleria Armadoro.
Model wearing Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring — sculptural gold and silver hoop with pavé sparkle by Galleria Armadoro.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring
Open view of Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring showing fluid sculptural form in gold and silver plating with CZ pavé details.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring close-up showing pavé detailing and alternating gold and silver leaf-like curves.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring in 18ct gold and white rhodium plated sterling silver with sculptural design by Galleria Armadoro.
Model wearing Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring — sculptural gold and silver hoop with pavé sparkle by Galleria Armadoro.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring
Open view of Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring showing fluid sculptural form in gold and silver plating with CZ pavé details.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring close-up showing pavé detailing and alternating gold and silver leaf-like curves.
Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring

Elara Two-Tone Huggie Earring

€48.00
Shop Silver & Gold Earrings
 
What’s the Actual Difference?
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It’s used in fashion jewellery because it’s cheap and looks like gold… until it tarnishes or turns your skin green.

Sterling silver (925) is 92.5% pure silver. It’s durable, hypoallergenic, and won’t freak out your ears.

Silver-plated? That’s just a brass earring wearing a silver disguise. Once the layer wears off, irritation begins.
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Do Brass Earrings Turn Your Ears Green?
Short answer: Yes.

That green tinge comes from copper oxidation in brass. It’s chemistry — and honestly, not a vibe.

Sterling silver doesn’t react that way. No green stains. No sketchy surprises.

Just clean ears, comfortable wear, and jewellery that behaves — even hours (and years) later.
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Got Sensitive Ears? Choose Wisely.
Brass can be unpredictable. Even when it claims to be “nickel-free,” there’s no consistent regulation behind that promise.

Sterling silver, on the other hand, is a precious metal and is typically nickel-free by standard.

If your ears are already sensitive — or you simply want to keep them that way — silver is the safer bet. Every time.
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Are They Shower-Safe?
Brass? Don’t.

Water speeds up tarnish and can cause brass to corrode or leave stains behind.

Sterling silver? Totally fine for the occasional rinse. Just dry it off afterwards and you’re good to go.

Think of it as low-maintenance luxury — jewellery that fits real life, not the other way around.
 
Cost Per Wear: Why Silver Is Actually the Smart Choice
Brass might seem cheaper, but it’s not the bargain it looks like.

Brass earrings: ~€25, last a season
Sterling silver earrings: ~€35+, last years

Cost per wear? Silver wins — always.

If you’re shopping with longevity in mind, precious metals are the smarter investment. Less replacing. More wearing. Better value in the long run.
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Style, Stacking & Staying Power
We get it. You want jewellery that stacks like a dream and keeps up with your rotation. Galleria Armadoro collections are sculptural, chic, and crafted from premium sterling silver or gold over silver. Never brass.
Explore:
Silver & Gold Earrings → Ear Stories: Stacked Earrings →
TL;DR — Silver’s the real MVP
Feature Sterling Silver Brass
Hypoallergenic ✅ Yes ❌ Not guaranteed
Tarnish-resistant ✅ Mild ❌ Fast tarnish
Shower-safe ✅ Yes ❌ Nope
Causes green ears? ❌ Never ✅ Often
Long-lasting ✅ Years ❌ Months max
Precious metal / resale value ✅ 100% ❌ None
 
Your ears deserve the best. Let’s stop compromising.
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FAQs – Everything You’re Googling in 2026
Q: Are brass earrings safe for everyday wear? +
A: Not really. Even if they’re labelled nickel-free, brass oxidises and can irritate skin with long-term wear.
Q: Do sterling silver earrings cause allergic reactions? +
A: Very rarely. Sterling silver is hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive ears—especially if it’s nickel-free.
Q: Why do my ears turn green after wearing earrings? +
A: It’s usually brass. The copper inside reacts with moisture and leaves behind a greenish residue.
Q: What earrings can I wear in the shower? +
A: Sterling silver is fine as long as you dry it off. Brass? Not a chance—it tarnishes fast.
Q: What’s better: silver-plated or solid sterling silver? +
A: Always go for solid sterling silver. Silver-plated means there’s base metal (usually brass) underneath that’ll eventually show—and irritate.
Q: Which is heavier: brass or silver earrings? +
A: They’re close in weight, but sterling silver has a more refined finish and doesn’t feel as clunky over time.
Shop smarter. Wear longer.
Shop Sterling Silver Earrings →

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