The best gifts are the ones she wears every day. A pair of silver stud earrings, also called silver tops, is small, personal and easy to wear. Choose real 925 sterling silver, and with proper care and occasional polishing, she can enjoy them for years.
We’ve picked five pairs of solid sterling silver studs from The Little Jewellers in Nairobi: one for yourself, one for a new mom, one for a daughter or niece, one for your best friend and one for your partner. Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, a birthday or just because, here’s how to choose.
1. For yourself: the Self-Love Open Heart Studs
You spend the year buying gifts for everyone else. This one is yours. The Self-Love Open Heart Silver Studs combine polished silver with sparkling cubic zirconia along one side of an open heart.
Wear them to the office, to brunch or whenever you want a little sparkle. You don’t need to wait for someone else to buy you beautiful jewellery.

Best for: a self-love treat, a promotion or a new chapter.
2. For a new mom: the Mother & Baby Heart Studs
When a woman becomes a mother, her heart starts living outside her body. The Mother & Baby Heart Silver Studs capture that feeling: a sparkling open heart holding a smaller, polished heart inside.
Their compact stud design has no dangling parts, making them an easy everyday choice. Give them as a push present, a baby shower gift or a thoughtful reminder that Mama deserves celebrating too.

Best for: a push present, baby shower or first visit to meet the baby.
3. For a daughter, niece or little sister: the Infinity Studs
The infinity symbol never ends, just like the love you have for the girls in your family. The Infinity Silver Stud Earrings for Girls are small, light and made from hypoallergenic 925 sterling silver.
They make a lovely first real silver jewellery gift for a birthday, the end of exams or Christmas. Explore more designs in our kids’ silver earrings collection.

Best for: daughters, nieces, goddaughters, little sisters and teens with healed ear piercings.
4. For your best friend: the Butterfly Studs
Your best friend has seen every version of you, and stayed. A butterfly is a beautiful symbol for a friendship that grows and changes over the years.
The Butterfly Silver Studs have satin-finish wings with tiny sparkling cubic zirconia stones. Give her a pair to celebrate her next chapter, or buy a pair for each of you.
Best for: a best friend’s birthday, graduation, new job or farewell.

5. For your wife or girlfriend: the Pavé Heart Studs
Not great with words? Let the earrings speak. The Pavé Heart Silver Studs bring polished silver and sparkling cubic zirconia together in one heart.
They are elegant enough for the office and special enough for date night. If you’re looking for a birthday gift for her in Nairobi or a thoughtful anniversary present, this pair is something she can keep wearing long after the celebration.
Browse more ideas in our romantic jewellery collection.

Best for: anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, her birthday or Christmas.
Real silver or silver-plated? Why it matters for a gift
Silver-plated earrings have a thin layer of silver over another metal. That coating can wear away over time. Solid 925 sterling silver contains 92.5% silver throughout the metal, rather than just on the surface.
Every pair in this guide is solid 925 sterling silver, with 925 stamps on the posts and backs. When shopping for silver earrings, check for the hallmark and ask a trusted seller to confirm the material of the whole piece.
Sterling silver can tarnish over time. This is normal and does not mean it is fake. Gentle cleaning and suitable silver polishing help restore its shine. Store earrings somewhere dry and avoid contact with perfume, harsh cleaning products and swimming-pool water.
Gift-ready, with delivery across Kenya
Every pair comes with free gift packaging, ready to give.
- Within Nairobi: same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2 pm, depending on your location and delivery arrangements.
- Outside Nairobi: delivery is available to all 47 counties. Contact us to confirm the delivery fee and estimated arrival date for your town.
- Collect in store: Pioneer House, Kenyatta Avenue — Next to I&M Bank, Ground Floor, Shop Number 3, Nairobi CBD.
Want to include a personal message? Add it to your order notes and we’ll include it with the gift.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good jewellery gift for her in Kenya?
Silver stud earrings are a practical, personal choice for someone with pierced ears. You don’t need to know her ring size, and you can choose a design that suits her style or carries a meaning she’ll appreciate.
What are silver “tops”?
“Tops” is a common Kenyan name for stud earrings. They sit close to the earlobe and are held in place with a post and back.
Where can I buy real silver earrings in Nairobi?
Shop at The Little Jewellers: Pioneer House, Kenyatta Avenue — Next to I&M Bank, Ground Floor, Shop Number 3, Nairobi CBD. You can also order online for delivery across Kenya. Every pair featured in this guide is solid 925 sterling silver.
Can I get silver earrings delivered today in Nairobi?
Same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2 pm, depending on your location. WhatsApp us to confirm availability and delivery arrangements before ordering.
Are these silver studs hypoallergenic?
The earrings in this guide are made from hypoallergenic, nickel-free 925 sterling silver. Individual sensitivities vary; choose earrings suitable for the wearer and use them in healed piercings.
Find her everyday favourite
Choose a pair that feels like her—or like you. Explore our full silver earrings collection, or contact us for help choosing.
Calls: 0704 878717
WhatsApp: 0704 878717
The Little Jewellers — Trusted since 2012.

