Earrings for hunks (5)

I believe the answer is:

studs

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This could be a double definition.

'earrings' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'for hunks' is the second definition.
(both can mean attractive men)

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I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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