Gold Plated Rings and Earrings for Women in Gold Tone and Rose Gold at Zesoul

Gold is flattering. It warms up the skin, looks good with earthy colors and gives a polished finish to simple outfits. A thin gold ring with a small stone, a pair of gold drop earrings or a little pendant can lift a plain tee in seconds.

Plated pieces make that look easy to try. You can pick up a few rings and a few pairs of earrings for the cost of one small solid gold piece, and you can match them to the outfit and the event. Most people end up with a small rotation, some for everyday wear and some saved for parties.

The letter K stands for karat, which measures how much of an alloy is pure gold. Pure gold is 24 karat, which is too soft for jewelry. 18K gold is 75 percent pure gold mixed with other metals, 14K gold is about 58 percent pure gold and 10K is about 42 percent. The higher the number, the more gold and the higher the price.

Solid karat gold is gold all the way through and carries a karat stamp. Gold plated jewelry has only a thin layer of gold over another metal. Some sellers use the word K gold as a style name, but only a piece marked 14K or 18K and sold as solid gold is actually karat gold. Everything here is plated or gold tone, and the product title tells you which.

These three get mixed up all the time, so here is the quick comparison.

Gold plated means a very thin layer of gold bonded to a base metal. It looks like gold at the start and costs the least, but the layer wears down with friction, water and sweat. Gold filled means a much thicker layer of gold bonded to a base metal, and it lasts noticeably longer than plating. Solid gold is gold throughout, so it never wears through, but it costs far more.

For jewelry you want to wear every day for years, solid or gold filled is the better investment. For jewelry you want to enjoy, change often and not worry about, plated is a very sensible choice.

Rings are the core of this collection, and they come in more styles than most people expect.

The women's designer inspired gemstone gold ring comes in lake blue, olive green, pink, purple and yellow, so you can pick a color that suits your wardrobe. The classic gold plated gemstone adjustable ring is a party piece with a bold stone, and the luxury blue crystal flower ring is a colorful statement. Adjustable rings are easy to size, which helps if you are buying a gift. For more gold and silver rings, see our rings collection.

If you like a clean sparkle, the solitaire bubble ring and the 1 carat champagne zircon gold ring are simple and elegant. The 1 carat gold flower ring has an adjustable open design with cubic zirconia petals. Zircon and cubic zirconia are lab made stones that look clear and bright, though they are softer than diamond and can show wear over time.

The gold plated freshwater pearl ring pairs a natural pearl with a simple setting, and it looks lovely with dresses and light outfits. The women's gold opal ring is a minimalist piece with a soft, glowing stone. Pearl and opal are softer than most gems, so keep them away from hard knocks.

Some rings here are made in bridal styles. The rose gold floral engagement ring has an elegant flower design, and the citrine engagement ring uses a warm natural citrine. They are fashion rings with a bridal look, perfect for promise rings, anniversary gifts and photos. The D color moissanite 1 carat couple rings are unisex wedding style rings. Moissanite is a real gemstone with strong sparkle and good durability, though it is not a mined diamond.

Gold earrings give a warm, polished finish near the face, which makes them one of the easiest ways to add color to your outfit.

The high end designer gold plated zircon earrings are a statement pair for evenings and events, and the star moon zircon flower earrings come in several designs with a romantic celestial feel. If you search for gold drop earrings or gold dangle earrings, this is the section to explore. Drops and dangles move when you do, which makes them especially good with dresses and open necklines.

The women's rhinestone sequin earrings in gold plating come in a wide range of designs and colors, so you can choose one that matches your outfit. The turquoise geometric round hollow earrings have a French retro feel with a pop of color. The 1 carat rhinestone earrings are S925 sterling silver studs that come in gold and white finishes.

The simple fashion earrings for women are clean and light for everyday wear. If your ears are not pierced, the gold tone twisted circle clip earrings and the S925 geometric clip earrings are made for non pierced ears and come in gold and white gold finishes. Browse more styles in our earrings collection.

Gold is not just one color, and a few of the pieces here come in different finishes. Rose gold has a warmer, pinker tone that suits blush, cream and neutral outfits. White gold is a silvery finish that looks cool and clean. On plated jewelry, these are surface colors, not the real alloy, so a piece called white gold here is a white gold finish, not solid white gold.

If you are unsure, yellow gold suits warm skin tones, rose gold suits almost everyone and white gold looks sharp with cool tones and black clothing.

A gold pendant draws the eye to your neckline and finishes a plain top with very little effort. The emerald zircon pendant necklace pairs a green stone with a luxury blade chain, and it comes as a necklace, an ear clip or a full necklace and earring set. For more pendants and chains, see our necklaces and pendants collection.

If you want your jewelry to match without thinking about it, a set does the work for you. The minimalist gold cube jewelry set has tiny geometric studs and a dainty ring in a three piece set, the French floral jewelry set pairs a baby's breath necklace with a bracelet and earrings, and the vintage zircon necklace set comes in black, blue, green, purple and red. For weddings, the luxurious gold plated bridal natural gemstone set is a bold statement piece in olive, purple, pastel and sapphire blue. Browse more in our jewelry sets collection.

Plating wears down, but you can slow it a lot. Take your jewelry off before showering, swimming, exercising and cleaning, since water, sweat and chemicals eat into the thin gold layer. Put it on after perfume, hairspray and lotion.

Wipe each piece with a soft dry cloth after wearing it, and avoid polishing, since rubbing can remove the plating. Store pieces separately in a pouch or a lined box so they do not scratch each other, and keep them away from humidity. Rings wear faster than earrings because your hands touch more things, so rotate your rings and save the most delicate ones for occasions.

You can wear gold and silver together as long as it looks intentional. Repeat both metals somewhere in your outfit, such as a gold ring and silver earrings with a silver watch and a gold necklace. A piece that combines both, such as a two tone ring, helps bridge them. If you prefer a coordinated look, stay with one metal for your hands and your ears.

A few practical things worth knowing. Our return and exchange policy is easy to read before you buy, and checkout is secure. Every purchase is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have a question about a metal, a stone or a size, email us before you order and we will help you choose.