Some Links of London designs were defined by complex construction, charms or decorative detail. Others relied almost entirely on proportion and finish.

These small 6mm rose gold ball stud earrings belong firmly to the latter group: a pair of simple polished spheres in sterling silver, originally finished in rose gold, with traditional post-and-butterfly fittings.

The result is an understated everyday earring in one of the simplest forms used in jewellery — the polished sphere.

Rose gold plated Links of London ball studs with vintage patina

A Simple 6mm Ball Stud

Each earring is formed as a smooth ball measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.

There is no gemstone, engraving or applied ornament. The appearance comes from the rounded form itself and from the warm rose-gold surface.

At 6mm, the studs are compact enough for everyday wear while still having enough volume to catch the light across their curved surfaces.

Links of London 6mm sterling silver ball earrings

Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver

The underlying earrings are sterling silver, with the posts marked LL, 925.

The rose-gold finish gives the otherwise minimal design a warmer character than the equivalent polished silver ball stud.

A surviving pair documented by Links London has been professionally cleaned and polished and given a light fresh layer of 18ct rose gold plating.

Because the thickness of that fresh layer has not been independently verified, the restored surface is described as 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver rather than newly restored vermeil.

Vintage rose gold Links of London stud earrings front view

Vintage Surface Rather Than a New Finish

The documented pair has deliberately not been restored to look newly manufactured.

Some patina from the underlying sterling silver remains visible beneath the rose-gold surface, giving the earrings a softer and more obviously vintage appearance.

This is particularly noticeable on close inspection rather than at normal wearing distance. The lightly aged surface gives the polished spheres more character than a completely refinished pair.

Small polished 6mm Links of London spherical stud earrings

Links of London Marks

The posts of the surviving pair are marked:

• LL
• 925

There is no date letter, so a precise year cannot be assigned to this example.

The absence of a date letter also means the surviving pair should not be used to define the wider production period of the design.

A Design Without an Elaborate Identity

The appeal of these earrings lies in how little is required to make the design work.

A 6mm sphere has no obvious front or back when viewed from the ear. Its curved surface reflects light from every angle, while the rose-gold tone provides the only significant colour.

That simplicity makes the design easy to combine with other jewellery and explains why ball studs have remained such an enduring earring form.

Links of London rose gold plated sterling silver ball studs

Documenting the Surviving Design

An original Links of London catalogue title, product reference and retail price for this exact 6mm version have not yet been recovered.

For that reason, Links of London 6mm Rose Gold Ball Stud Earrings is used as a descriptive name based on the observable design, material and dimensions rather than as a claimed historic catalogue title.

The surviving pair nevertheless gives us a useful physical reference: 6mm polished spherical studs, sterling silver construction, LL and 925 markings, and a rose-gold finish.

Vintage Links of London 6mm rose gold ball stud earrings

Small Scale, Familiar Form

These earrings are a useful reminder that not every Links of London design depended on an identifiable motif or collection story.

Sometimes the object is simply about scale, surface and wearability.

At approximately 6mm across, the rose gold ball studs are one of the most pared-back examples of that approach: compact, polished and designed to sit quietly on the ear.