{"product_id":"9ct-gold-leaf-cartilage-stud-with-green-cubic-zirconia","title":"9CT GOLD LEAF CARTILAGE STUD WITH GREEN CUBIC ZIRCONIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNature is having a moment, and frankly, she's earned it. From botanical prints to leafy interiors, we're all apparently one fern away from moving into a greenhouse. So why not bring a little of that natural magic to your jewellery collection?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy \u003cstrong\u003e9ct Yellow Gold Leaf Helix Cartilage Screw Stud\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a delicate leaf-inspired design with a gorgeous emerald green Cubic Zirconia stone. It's petite, elegant and just a little bit enchanting — like something a woodland fairy might wear if she had excellent taste and a sensible jewellery budget.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003esolid 9ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pretty cartilage stud features a leafy silhouette set with a rich green Cubic Zirconia. The green stone brings a lovely pop of colour against the warm Gold, creating a fresh, botanical look that feels both timeless and thoroughly current.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd let's talk about that leaf design. Leaves have carried symbolic meaning across cultures for centuries, representing life, growth, hope, renewal and rebirth. In Chinese symbolism, leaves can also represent happiness. So, essentially, this little piece is a tiny golden bundle of good intentions — with considerably less watering required than an actual plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBotanical jewellery is having its moment, and this is a wonderfully subtle way to embrace the trend without looking as though you've been attacked by a garden centre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolid Gold, Darling — Not Gold-Plated Pretendery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis stud is made from \u003cstrong\u003ereal, solid 9ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, not Gold-plated base metal or Gold-filled material. The 9ct Gold fineness is 37.5% pure Gold, identified by the traditional 375 fineness mark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold jewellery is a lovely investment in wearable style, and this petite piece offers the warmth and enduring appeal of real Gold in a delicate design that's easy to mix and match with your other favourite jewellery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder UK hallmarking rules, 9ct Gold items weighing less than 1 gram are exempt from compulsory hallmarking. This piece weighs approximately 0.23 grams and carries a \u003cstrong\u003e375 stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, as described by the supplier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCubic Zirconia: A Little Sparkle Without the Diamond-Sized Bill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet's break free from our Diamond fixation, shall we? Diamonds are lovely, of course, but they aren't the only stones capable of making us stop mid-scroll.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe emerald green Cubic Zirconia gives this leaf stud its striking colour and sparkle, offering an affordable alternative for anyone who loves the look of fine gemstone jewellery without the hefty price tag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the centre stone is \u003cstrong\u003eCubic Zirconia, not a natural Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e. You still get that beautiful green gemstone-inspired look, just without needing to remortgage the house or explain a suspiciously large jewellery purchase to your bank manager.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 9ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold fineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct Gold, 375 stamp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate leaf or botanical motif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green Cubic Zirconia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 × 3mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1mm \/ 18 gauge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-back ball size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm diameter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.23g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helix and cartilage screw stud\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, fully recycled gift box\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease check all measurements carefully before ordering. Cartilage piercings vary, and a bar length or fitting that works beautifully for one person may not suit another.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCartilage Piercing Advice — Your Ears Will Thank You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCartilage jewellery is not here to mess about. Designed for placements such as the helix, rook, tragus and other suitable cartilage piercings, these little pieces need to fit properly: secure enough to stay put, comfortable enough to wear, and never forced into a piercing where they don't belong.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease check the measurements before buying. Cartilage is less forgiving than a standard earlobe and has an annoyingly good memory for poor decisions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's also important to wait until your piercing is \u003cstrong\u003efully healed\u003c\/strong\u003e before introducing new jewellery. Even precious metals are alloys, and freshly pierced cartilage can be sensitive. Give it time to settle, and ask a professional piercer if you're unsure whether this style or bar length is suitable for your piercing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eHygiene and Returns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause this jewellery is intended for pierced cartilage, \u003cstrong\u003ecartilage earrings and studs are non-returnable for hygiene reasons, unless faulty or not as described, in accordance with applicable consumer law\u003c\/strong\u003e. I'm not being difficult, darlings; I'm being clean.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Lovely Little Gift\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour stud arrives in an elegant, fully recycled gift box, making it a thoughtful choice for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating someone who appreciates delicate Gold jewellery with a botanical twist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's also a lovely choice for anyone building an ear stack: petite enough to complement other pieces, but with enough colour and character to hold its own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little leaf, a little emerald-green sparkle, and a whole lot of golden charm.\u003c\/strong\u003e What's not to love?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHIPPING: The Glamorous World of Parcel Patience 📦\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, \u003cstrong\u003eI'm a boutique, not Bezos.\u003c\/strong\u003e If I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous silver and goldsmiths on order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpect your sparkles in \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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