Stud earrings with a shape beyond the round
You're looking for stud earrings that look a little different from the classic round diamond, but which are still simple enough for everyday wear. Fancy cut studs bring together exactly those shapes where the diamond has a distinct silhouette rather than a round outline. Here you'll find pear-shaped and emerald-cut diamonds set as stud earrings, in both 14K gold and 14K white gold and with either lab-grown or natural diamonds. Each stud is sold as a single earring, so you can choose a pair or just one. On this page you can see how the shapes differ, what sizes they come in, and how to care for them in everyday life.
Pear shape and emerald cut give two different looks
The pear shape is wide at one end and pointed at the other. The pointed tip typically faces upwards or slightly outwards and gives a soft, teardrop-shaped look that lifts the ear. A good example is a small pear cut stud in 14K gold, which is also available in white gold and in a lab-grown version.
The emerald cut is rectangular with cropped corners and long, flat facets that lie like steps. This cut shows off the diamond's clarity in a calm way rather than many small sparkles. If you want that look, take a look at a medium emerald cut stud in 14K gold.
Sizes of 0.10 and 0.20 carat
The studs come in two weights, so you can choose according to how much presence you want them to have. The small versions are 0.10 carat per earring and give a discreet look close to the earlobe. The medium versions are 0.20 carat per earring and are more visible from a distance.
- Choose 0.10 carat for a fine, everyday-friendly look that also works well as an extra piercing.
- Choose 0.20 carat if the stud is to be the main piece of jewellery in the ear.
- Remember that each stud is sold individually, so a pair requires two.
A medium variant can be seen in a medium pear cut stud in 14K gold.
14K gold and 14K white gold for your skin tone and your other jewellery
The metal changes how the diamond stands out. 14K gold gives a warm frame that highlights a warm tone in the skin and suits the rest of a gold jewellery box. 14K white gold is cool and neutral and lets the diamond stand more in the foreground. All four shapes are available in both metals, so you can match your other jewellery. If you want the emerald cut in a cool look, take a look at a medium emerald cut stud with a lab-grown diamond in 14K white gold, and the pear shape is likewise available in a medium pear cut stud in white gold.
Lab-grown and natural diamonds in the same design
Both the pear shape and the emerald cut are available with a lab-grown diamond and with a natural diamond in the same setting and shape. A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond with the same optical properties and the same hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale as a natural diamond. The difference is not visible to the naked eye. If you want the pear shape as lab-grown in the small format, there is a small pear cut stud in 14K white gold, and the emerald cut is likewise available as a small emerald cut stud in 14K gold.
How to care for the stud earrings in everyday life
The diamond attracts grease and soap residue, and a thin film quickly dulls the sparkle. A short bath in lukewarm water with a few drops of mild dish soap and a soft brush keeps the stone clean. Dry afterwards with a lint-free cloth.
- Take the studs off before bathing, exercise and cleaning, so that soap and salt don't settle in the setting.
- Check the backing behind the ear at regular intervals, so the stud stays firmly in place.
- Store each stud separately, so the diamond doesn't scratch your other jewellery.