Natural Ruby & Cubic Zirconia Drop Stud Earrings

Introduce a touch of classic sophistication to your collection with these vibrant natural ruby drop stud earrings. Hand-selected for our curated gallery collection, this elegant pair features an oval-cut natural ruby focal stone set within an elongated teardrop framework of high-polish 925 sterling silver.

The rich, deep pinkish-red tones of the rubies are beautifully accentuated by a row of brilliant-cut cubic zirconia (CZ) micro-accents lining the tapered shoulders. Designed as a drop-stud with secure post and butterfly back-fastenings, these earrings sit comfortably close to the earlobe while offering a delicate, light-catching hang. They perfectly balance structural elegance with everyday luxury.

Key Features & Specifications

• Design: Tapered teardrop drop-stud earrings with secure post and butterfly backings.

• Gemstones: Two oval-cut Natural Rubies; accented by small, round brilliant Cubic Zirconia (CZ) settings.

• Metal: Premium 925 Sterling Silver with a clean, high-polish finish.

• Hallmarking: Fully independently tested, verified, and stamped with official hallmarks by the Dublin Assay Office, ensuring strict compliance with legal Irish precious metal regulations.

• Collection: Earrings / Curated Collection / Gemstone Essentials.

• Curation: Sourced exclusively as finished pieces for our retail gallery; this item was not manufactured in our casting studio.

Availability & Location

• In-Store: Available to view, try on, and admire in person at 17 Dominick Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath.

Care & Wear Info

Natural ruby is an incredibly resilient gemstone, but the delicate setting and sterling silver framework require thoughtful care to retain their brilliance:

• The "Last On, First Off" Rule: Always apply your hairsprays, perfumes, body lotions, cosmetics, and tanning products before putting on your earrings. Chemical residues from beauty items can form a stubborn film over the gemstones and accelerate tarnish on silver components.

• Always remove your earrings before showering, swimming, washing your hair, or handling household cleaning solutions. Hard water minerals and soaps can build up behind the micro-pave accent settings and dull their sparkle.

• While ruby is exceptionally hard (9 on the Mohs scale), the silver mounts can bend under pressure. Remove your earrings before sleeping, gym workouts, contact sports, or salon hair appointments to avoid catching or warping the posts.

• Never use aggressive commercial jewelry liquid dips, harsh chemical cleaners, or automated ultrasonic tanks, which can compromise the micro-set accent framework.

• To clean safely, gently wipe down the framework and stones using a completely dry, ultra-soft microfiber jewelry cloth to lift dust and skin oils.

• Store the earrings flat inside their own soft, lined fabric pouch or a separate compartment of your jewelry box to protect the high-polish metal surfaces and posts from being scratched or bent.