Large Lab-Grown Diamond Heart-Prong Stud Earrings, 18K White Gold
Product code: BT-12028
Material
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Larger 18K white gold studs with a lab-grown diamond in six heart-tipped prongs, a crown setting and branched screw-backs.
Jewelry details
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Larger 18K white gold stud earrings, each with a round lab-grown diamond standing in six heart-tipped prongs. With a bigger stone, the six gold hearts around its edge are easier to see, so the design reads clearly even from a distance rather than as a simple point of light.
Each earring is set with one round lab-grown center diamond, two in the pair.
A large stone on a crown setting
Each prong splits into two small claws that meet in a heart, and six evenly spaced prongs hold the stone at six points, more secure than four prongs for a stone of this size. Below, slim upright bars join the prongs into what looks like a small crown from the side; the gaps between them let light reach the base of the stone so the larger diamond stays evenly bright. On the back, a threaded post, an eight-hole flower plate that rests behind the lobe and a branched screw-back carry the weight of the stone so the earring does not droop.
An honest note before you choose
The larger stone and raised setting stand further from the ear than a small stud; it may press when wearing a helmet or lying on your side.
The split heart tips and crown gaps hold dust easily, so brush them often to keep the stone bright.
The branched screw-back is secure but slower to put on and remove than a push-back.
Metal and care
The 18K white gold is rhodium-plated to keep the heart prongs bright white; the plating wears over time and a fresh coat at the shop restores it. With a larger stone, have the prongs checked every few months, as 18K is softer than 14K. Screw the back on just until the flower plate rests lightly against the ear. Clean with warm, mildly soapy water and a soft brush, working up through the crown gaps to keep the base of the stone clean.
