Cheap Etsy jewelry vs quality brands?

I’m building up my ear stacks and love the look of high end jewelry like BVLA, but my wallet doesn’t. I see lots of piercing jewelry on Etsy in a very similar style that claims to be solid gold, real gemstones, etc. for $50-$100 for a small flat back stud. Obviously I know the quality is not going to be the same, but the price difference is too big to ignore.

I don’t have any metal sensitivities, and I’m looking for old healed piercings, so if the gold is alloyed with nickel or something that’s probably not an issue for me. I do plan to wear these pieces 24/7 so poor quality is a concern, but I won’t be switching them out often, and if something broke after a couple years, at that price point I wouldn’t be too mad.

Please influence me one way or the other. Horrible experiences with Etsy jewelry? A certain Etsy seller you trust? Okay for threaded jewelry but threadless always falls out?