Find a range of kids earrings in 14k gold and sterling silver from the classics to some fun dangle earrings and the perfect size and style for young busy ears. Each item is designed with hypoallergenic materials and mindful of the potential for nickel, and many offer secure screw-back closures, which are the safest type of backing for younger children, as it cannot open on its own like a push-back. Whether you want to design your first pair for your pierced baby, or you are looking for a fun everyday look for an older kid, here you will find both. All orders $199 or more are eligible for FREE SHIPPING! Explore the options below or check out our comprehensive material safety, backing and age appropriate styles guide.
All pieces are crafted from 14k gold or sterling silver, which are hypo-allergenic and will not irritate newly-pierced ears.
from lightweight flat studs for a first piercing, to hoops and dangles for older kids looking for a more personal touch to add to their jewelry box.
Orders $199 or more ship free and fully covered by insurance.
Perfect for a first piercing, birthday, or any significant occasion that deserves a memorable keepsake.
When you're looking to purchase kids earrings from a reliable jeweler, BOLD makes it easy to buy kids earrings online – whether they're gold kids earrings or sterling silver kids earrings, we've got them all. Purchase kid earrings and kid earrings in styles designed for toddler earrings, baby earrings and girls' earrings of all ages.
Shop baby earrings and buy hypoallergenic kids earrings nickel free and buy earrings for sensitive ears – every pair is true 14K gold kids earrings or 14K gold baby earrings, and true sterling silver baby earrings. Looking for first piercing earrings or safety back earrings? We make our kids and kids stud earrings and screw back earrings especially for children's sensitive ears.
Purchase children's gold earrings as children's earrings, children's jewelry, and fine jewelry for children all which meet the same safety standard. From baby girl earrings to a birthday gift for girls or a gift for their first piercing, BOLD has something for every occasion and will last a lifetime.
The little piece that anchors the post behind the ear, the earring back, is more important than any other part of the earring for younger children. It comes in two general varieties.
Most adult earrings are backed with push-back (butterfly) closures. They slip on the post and are held in place by friction alone, meaning that they may work loose during play, sleep or hair brushing, a loose backing that falls off is a serious choking hazard for a young child that puts things in their mouths.
Screw-back closures are screws that are forced into the post and then turned clockwise to open. They're generally recognized as safer for young children in particular because they can't become loose accidentally, during play or at night.
As is often said, across all the paediatric literature: screw-back or similar tight fitting earring closures are advisable for younger children; older children who are aware not to play with their earrings are more flexible when it comes to backing. When selecting a pair, make sure to look at the backing that a product uses as mentioned on the product page.
Children's skin is more sensitive than adult skin, and the actual earring is in direct contact with a healing piercing, making material selection a safety factor – not style.
Gold that is 14k or higher will have a lower percentage of alloyed metals and reduce the risk of reaction. It's the standard that's recommended for kids' earrings.
A more affordable option that is well-tolerated, provided it is actual sterling silver and not a lower quality or unmarked alloy. Check the authenticity using a stamp that is marked .925.
White gold may contain nickel, which is the main cause of allergic reactions to earrings in children. Nickel sensitivity can be a problem, in which case, yellow or rose gold and sterling silver may be preferable to white gold.
If your child develops redness, itching, or swelling around a piercing immediately after wearing a new pair, it may be a metal sensitivity, and you need to take out the earring and talk to your pediatrician.
These are simple, secure, close to the ear and are perfect choice for everyday wear and for younger and more active children as there is no dangling part that can get caught on clothes or hair.
The elevated fashion with a comfortable fit. Choose smaller huggie style hoops for everyday use; larger or colorful hoops for special events.
hang down below the earlobe on a chain or chain of gemstones. Ideal for older children who are more likely to not grab or pull them, as the long profile is more likely to catch.
A small ball or button shaped stud, which looks more interesting than the regular flat shape and more playful than it is even, but is as secure for everyday wear.
For newly pierced babies and toddlers, Use flat, lightweight, screw-back or other form of secure closure. Don't have any dangle at this stage or hoops for that matter as they are most likely to get caught or pulled.
Small studs in fun shapes (especially hearts, flowers, animals) are still the safest everyday option with huggie hoops for slightly older small children (about 3–8), who've demonstrated that they are not going to pull at their ears.
Older children and tweens — A little more room for style here, such as dangle earrings and bigger hoops — once older kids have proven they can wear and maintain earrings without pulling on them.
Ear piercing itself is a separate decision from earring selection, and it's worth making thoughtfully. Use a professional piercer or pediatric provider who uses sterile, single-use equipment, a proper piercing technique rather than a piercing gun is generally recommended, since it applies less trauma to the tissue. Recommendations on timing vary; some providers pierce as early as two months old once a child has had initial vaccinations, while the American Academy of Pediatrics generally suggests waiting until a child is old enough to help care for the piercing themselves. This is a decision worth discussing directly with your pediatrician, who can advise based on your child's specific health history.
Whether you're buying children's jewelry for an everyday accessory or a fine jewelry for kids keepsake to mark a milestone, BOLD's collection of kids earrings is built around one standard: safe materials, secure closures, and styles that actually fit a child's world.
Push-back (butterfly) closures hold by friction and can work loose during play or sleep, creating a choking hazard if they fall off. Screw-back closures thread onto the post and have to be deliberately turned to remove, making them significantly harder to loosen by accident, which is why they're widely recommended for younger children.
14k gold or higher, and genuine sterling silver (.925), are both well-tolerated by sensitive skin. White gold is worth avoiding for young children specifically, since it can contain nickel as part of its alloy, and nickel is the most common cause of earring-related allergic reactions.
Watch for redness, itching, swelling, or discharge around the piercing, typically appearing within a few days of wearing a new pair. If you notice these signs, remove the earring and consult your pediatrician — it may indicate a metal sensitivity rather than a normal healing reaction.
Flat, lightweight studs with a secure closure, ideally screw-back. Hoops and dangle styles are best saved for older children, since their shape makes them more likely to catch on clothing, hair, or bedding.
There's no single universal answer, recommendations vary among pediatric providers, and cultural and family traditions play a role too. This is a decision worth discussing directly with your child's pediatrician, who can advise based on age, vaccination status, and individual health considerations.
Most guidance recommends keeping the original piercing earrings in place for at least six weeks without changing them, to allow the piercing to heal properly. Follow your piercer's specific aftercare instructions, since healing timelines can vary.
Yes — a first pair of earrings is a common gift for a first piercing, a birthday, or another milestone. A simple stud in a hypoallergenic material with a secure closure is a safe, classic choice for a child of any age.
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