{"product_id":"9ct-yellow-gold-2ct-oval-stud-earrings","title":"9ct Yellow Gold 2ct Lab-Grown Diamond Oval Stud Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stud earring is the simplest structure in jewellery and the least forgiving: a setting, a post and a back, with nothing to hide behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is 9ct yellow gold, carrying 2 ct of lab-grown diamonds in total, cut oval. As a shape, an oval spreads its weight along the finger or the wrist, so it reads larger than a round stone of the same carat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this suit me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a pair. Each earring carries about 1 ct; an oval of that weight typically measures about 7.5 × 5.5 mm face-up (for scale, an Australian 5c coin is 19.4 mm across).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the ear:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large stud with real presence. Oval stones look a little larger than a round stone of the same weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort and security:\u003c\/strong\u003e Claw settings show the most stone but can catch on knitwear and fine hair. At this weight, a larger disc back helps the earrings sit upright on softer lobes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earrings take very little wear, and 9ct is the harder alloy, so these will stand up to being worn every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metals: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-white-gold-2ct-oval-stud-earrings\"\u003e18ct white gold\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-2ct-oval-stud-earrings\"\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/a\u003e. Shape: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9ct-yellow-gold-2ct-emerald-stud-earrings\"\u003eemerald cut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaw setting holds the stone at its girdle with individual prongs, leaving the sides open so light enters from every direction. It shows the most stone for the weight; the claws themselves are the wearing part and should be checked periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters is that the setting sits flat to the lobe and the post is centred in it. An off-centre post is the reason studs tilt forward as the day goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct yellow gold (375)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal stone weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Claw-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stud Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9ct yellow gold is 375 parts per thousand fine gold. The higher alloy content makes it hard and more scratch-resistant than 18ct, which is why it's always been the popular choice for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a pair. Butterfly backs loosen with wear and are worth replacing before they are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palloys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403082829929,"sku":"HLER0002100001","price":1098.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2406\/4361\/files\/1_4a38c807-f3b5-41c2-b249-0ffa96901234.jpg?v=1790089423","url":"https:\/\/www.caratdirect.com.au\/products\/9ct-yellow-gold-2ct-oval-stud-earrings","provider":"CaratDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}