Vintage Links of London 6mm Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ball Stud Earrings

Vintage Links of London 6mm Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ball Stud Earrings

An original pair of Links of London Ball Stud Earrings in sterling silver, formed as simple polished spheres measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.

The design is deliberately minimal, relying entirely on proportion, polished surface and the warm rose-gold finish. Their compact scale makes them an understated everyday stud rather than a larger statement earring.

The earrings have been professionally cleaned and polished and given a light fresh layer of 18ct rose gold plating.

They have not been restored back to an entirely uniform new appearance. Some natural patina from the underlying sterling silver remains visible beneath the rose-gold finish, giving the earrings a softer and more characterful vintage appearance.

6mm Ball Stud Design

Each earring is formed as a simple polished sphere measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.

The plain ball format keeps the design restrained and versatile, while the rose-gold tone gives the otherwise minimal shape a warmer character.

Material & Finish

• Base material: Sterling silver
• Current finish: Fresh light 18ct rose gold plating
• Ball diameter: Approximately 6mm
• Fitting: Post and butterfly back

Because the fresh rose-gold layer is a light restoration coating and its thickness has not been independently verified, the current finish is described accurately as 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver rather than newly restored vermeil.

Marks

The earring posts are marked:

• LL
• 925

There is no date letter on this surviving pair, so a precise year of manufacture has not been assigned.

Condition

The earrings have been professionally cleaned and polished and given a light fresh layer of 18ct rose gold plating.

They remain in good vintage condition. Some underlying silver patina remains visible through the rose-gold finish, particularly on closer inspection.

This has deliberately not been removed through heavier restoration, allowing the earrings to retain the softer surface character of a genuine vintage pair rather than appearing newly manufactured.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these original Links of London earrings?
Yes. These are an original vintage pair of Links of London sterling silver ball stud earrings.

How large are the earrings?
Each polished ball measures approximately 6mm in diameter.

What are they made from?
The earrings are sterling silver and the posts are marked LL and 925.

Are they solid rose gold?
No. They are sterling silver with a rose-gold plated finish.

Are they rose gold vermeil?
The surviving earrings may originally have been sold with a rose-gold vermeil finish, but following restoration the current surface has received a light fresh layer of 18ct rose gold plating. Because the new plating thickness has not been independently verified, we describe the present finish as 18ct rose gold plated sterling silver.

Have the earrings been restored?
They have been professionally cleaned and polished and given a light fresh layer of 18ct rose gold plating.

Why can some patina still be seen?
The earrings have not been heavily restored back to a completely uniform new finish. Some tarnish and patina from the underlying sterling silver remains visible through the rose-gold surface, preserving their vintage character.

What condition are they in?
They are in good vintage condition with a deliberately retained lightly aged appearance.

Is there a date letter?
No. The posts are marked LL and 925 but there is no date letter, so a precise year of manufacture has not been assigned.

How do they fasten?
They use traditional post and butterfly-back fittings.