Common Questions
What earrings are best for sensitive ears?
Surgical stainless steel (316L) or titanium posts. Both have very low nickel release and are used in medical implants and initial piercings.
Can I sleep in these earrings?
Yes. They are waterproof and non-reactive, so they can stay in around the clock. Flat back styles are the most comfortable for sleeping because nothing presses against the back of the ear.
Are these safe for a new piercing?
The posts are the same surgical stainless steel grade used for initial piercing studs. Follow your piercer's timeline for changing jewelry.
Why do my ears react to gold earrings?
Most affordable gold-tone earrings are plated over brass or a nickel-containing alloy. Once the thin plating wears at the post, the reactive metal is in direct contact with the piercing channel.
Is Ezra Gems jewelry really waterproof?
Yes. Every piece is built on 18K gold-plated surgical stainless steel, a non-reactive base that does not corrode in water, chlorine, or salt โ so you can shower, swim, sweat, and sleep in it.
Will it turn my skin green?
No. There is no copper or brass touching your skin, only surgical stainless steel under the gold plating, so it will not leave green marks or discoloration.
Is it hypoallergenic and nickel-free?
Yes. All pieces are nickel-free and free of lead and cadmium, made specifically for sensitive skin and ears that react to ordinary gold-tone jewelry.
What is the jewelry made of?
18K gold plating (often PVD-bonded) over a surgical-grade stainless steel core โ the combination that keeps it bright, waterproof, and skin-safe for years.
Is it real gold?
It is genuine 18K gold plating over stainless steel, not solid gold โ which is how the pieces stay under $50 while looking and lasting like fine jewelry. The gold is real; the value is in the durable construction.
Where do you ship from and how long does it take?
Orders ship from California. Domestic delivery is typically a few business days after processing; you will get tracking as soon as it ships.
What is your return policy?
We offer easy returns โ see the Returns page for the current window and steps. Reach out to Contact Us and the team will help.
How do I care for it?
Almost none needed. Rinse with fresh water after the pool or ocean and wipe with a soft cloth now and then. No polishing, and no removing it before showers or workouts.
How long will it last?
With normal wear the color does not fade or tarnish, so pieces stay looking new for years rather than months โ the point of building on a non-reactive base instead of plated brass.
Does it come gift-ready?
Yes โ every piece arrives in a beautiful jewelry pouch, ready to gift or to keep.