Sea Turtle Mother of Pearl Gold Studs

The Sea Turtle Mother of Pearl Gold Studs are gold-finish stud earrings with a detailed turtle design and a delicate inlay of mother of pearl at the centre. Mother of pearl is the shell lining that shimmers in soft colours. The maker notes that pieces made with mother-of-pearl shell vary, so each pair has its own character.

The gold is a finish, not solid gold. MiKi's FAQ says its gold pieces are either sterling silver or stainless steel with a layer of 18K gold plating over the top, and the product page does not say which base this pair has. The FAQ also says plating can wear over time with heavy use, and its materials page gives care steps: a freshwater rinse after the ocean or pool, a pat dry, and storing pieces apart. For stone or pearl pieces, the maker says to use a soft cloth and avoid liquid silver dips.

The same maker also makes a turtle ring with mother of pearl in gold, which is not listed here. For other pearl pieces from MiKi on our site, see the Amara Pearl Ring, and for another turtle design the Kailani Sterling Silver Turtle Ring, which uses a lab-created opal rather than shell.

Designed by MiKi Jewellery, which draws each design in-house at its studio in Dunsborough and models it digitally before it is made. The maker says its founder, Nicola, worked as a pearl diver in Broome before she began designing her own jewellery.

Seeing it in person

MiKi has no shop or studio open to visitors. It lists the shops that sell its range on its own shop list, which changes, so we link to it rather than copy it (checked 13 October 2026).

Delivery

MiKi posts from Quindalup with Australia Post and aims to send orders within 2 to 3 business days (3 to 5 during its sales). Standard delivery in Australia takes 4 to 10 days and express 2 to 4 days, and it emails a tracking number once the order ships (shipping policy, checked 13 October 2026).

Questions

Are they solid gold?
No. The maker says its gold pieces have 18K gold plating over sterling silver or stainless steel.

Can I return them if I change my mind?
No. MiKi does not accept change-of-mind returns on earrings for hygiene reasons. Faulty items are covered.

Good to know

• Turtle stud earrings with a mother-of-pearl inlay and a gold finish
• Shell varies, so each pair differs a little (maker)
• Gold plating over silver or stainless steel; the base for this pair is not stated
• Designed in Dunsborough, Western Australia

Facts checked by Shane Simmons from MiKi Jewellery's website on 13 October 2026. Sources: MiKi Jewellery product page, FAQ and materials page.