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Choosing which jewelry pieces to incorporate into your wedding day bridal look is all about balance—what will accentuate the ensemble without feeling overly distracting or bold? One answer to that question would be a pair of lab-grown diamond stud earrings. Sleek, timeless, and enduringly elegant, the stylish simplicity of a dazzling pair of studs can’t be overstated and choosing a lab-grown diamond, specifically, can be a thoughtful choice for any bride-to-be.
“Lab-grown diamonds are grown in a lab where crystals form in controlled conditions of high heat and pressure over some time,” explains Stella Ma, Chief Product Officer at Italic. “These diamonds have a low impact on the environment and each one can be traced back to where it was grown from. And because these are grown in a controlled environment and with the advancements in technology, they are available to customers at a lower price-point.”
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The positive environmental implications compounded with a lower price tag can be the deciding factors for wearing a pair of lab-grown diamond stud earrings on the big day.
Ahead—the best lab-grown diamond stud earrings currently on the market, plus learn more about what to consider when investing in your own pair.
VRAI Solitaire Stud
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VRAI
A pear-shaped lab-grown diamond is made particularly elegant with a sleek yellow gold setting.
Metal Type: 14K yellow, white, or rose gold | Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant, Oval, Emerald, Marquise, Pear, Trillion, Princess | Color: G-J | Clarity: VS2+ | Carat Weight: 0.25ct, 0.5ct, 0.75ct, 1ct +more
Italic Dalton Diamond Solitaire Studs
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Italic
If a timeless pair of studs is what you seek, look no further than this pair featuring white gold metal and striking round lab-grown diamonds.
Metal Type: 18K recycled white gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Color: E-F | Clarity: VS | Carat Weight: 0.5ct, 1ct, 1.5ct, 2ct
Clean Origin Princess Diamond Stud Earrings
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Clean Origin
As the diamond cut suggests, these studs were made for a princess.
Metal Type: 18k white or yellow gold | Diamond Shape: Princess | Color: E-F | Clarity: VS+ | Carat Weight: 1ct
Edge of Ember Trillion Diamond Stud Earrings
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Edge of Ember
A small cluster of diamonds lends this pair of studs a particularly sparkling effect.
Metal Type: 14K yellow or white gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Color: G | Clarity: VVS2 | Carat Weight: 0.10ct total
Lightbox Lab-Grown Diamond Halo Earrings
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Lightbox
Let your lobes catch the light in the room with this pair of halo earrings featuring round lab-grown diamonds.
Metal Type: 14K white gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Stone Color: White, pink, blue | Clarity: VS | Carat Weight: 1-2ct total
With Clarity Flower Natural Halo Diamond Earrings
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With Clarity.
A halo silhouette with a flower effect, this pair of studs is equal parts romantic and bold.
Metal Type: 14K yellow or white gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Color: I | Clarity: SI | Carat Weight: 0.78ct, 1.53ct
Brilliant Earth Certified Lab Created Diamond Stud Earrings
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Brilliant Earth
The contrast between the round lab-grown diamonds and the gentle rose gold makes this pair of studs feel all the more charming.
Metal Type: Platinum, 18K yellow, white, or rose gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Color: H/I | Clarity: SI | Carat Weight: 0.5ct, 1ct
Consider the Wildflowers Classic Lab Grown Diamond Stud Earrings
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Consider the Wildflowers
The kind of timeless earrings you’ll find yourself wearing on any occasion.
Metal Type: 14K white or yellow gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Carat Weight: Approx. 0.5ct, 0.92ct, 1.68ct
Helzberg Light Heart Lab Grown Diamond Bar Stud Earring
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Helzberg Diamonds
These studs are designed in a vertical row of lab-grown diamonds for a slightly unexpected pattern.
Metal Type: 14K white gold | Diamond Shape: Brilliant | Color: I+ | Clarity: SI2+ | Carat Weight: 0.25ct
Mia Donna Lab-Grown Diamond Bezel Stud earrings
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Mia Donna
Though many stud earrings are designed with a prong setting, bezel also translates beautifully.
Metal Type: 14K recycled white, yellow, or rose gold | Diamond Shape: Round | Color: G/H | Clarity: SI | Carat Weight: 0.5ct, 1ct
Kimaï Duo Stud
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Kimaï
Why have one lab-grown diamond on your earring stud when you can have two?
Metal Type: 18K recycled yellow, white, or rose gold | Diamond Shape: Brilliant | Color: DEF | Clarity: VS+ | Carat Weight: 0.35ct total
James Allen Three Prong Martini Lab Created Diamond Stud Earrings
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James Allen
With a prong setting name like ‘martini’, it’s no wonder these earrings are destined for the dance floor.
Metal Type: 14K yellow or white gold | Diamond Shape: Round brilliant | Color:
F-G | Clarity: VS2-SI1 | Carat Weight: 0.25ct, 0.5ct, 0.6ct, 0.75ct, 0.9ct, 1ct, 1.25ct, 1.5ct, 2ct
What to Look for in Lab-Grown Diamond Stud Earrings
Shape
Ma says that for stud earrings she recommends solitaire and circular-cut diamonds. “They allow the most light to shine through from all angles,” she notes. As for settings, she points toward prong. “This is due to the fact that it allows for the light to shine through, while also giving a higher degree of security with the prongs holding the diamond in place,” she says. "They should also be certified, giving you important information on cut, clarity, weight, and other pertinent details."
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Brides contributor Nicole Kliest has over eleven years of experience writing in fashion. Her work has appeared on sites including Vogue, Fashionista, Who What Wear, The Zoe Report, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle, among others.