Diamond studs: small, but honestly done

Yes, a single stud or a pair works equally well for women and men. We advise you on which carat size and setting suits your ear and your style, small stones often read more understated than you'd expect, while larger ones make a clear statement.

For smaller stones up to about 0.5 carats a push back is usually enough, it's comfortable and easy to open. From 0.7 carats we recommend a screw back, it sits more securely and stops a more valuable stone from getting lost in daily life. We show you both options at the atelier.

That depends on your ear shape, the distance to your face and your personal taste. As a guide: 0.3 to 0.5 carats read understated and work for everyday wear, from 0.7 carats the stone becomes clearly visible. It's best to try different sizes in person at the atelier or by video.

Both are real diamonds with the same chemical structure, the difference lies in how they formed. A lab-grown diamond costs noticeably less at the same size and quality, a natural diamond carries a longer history. We show you both side by side and explain the differences honestly, the choice is yours.

Larger stones almost always come with an independent certificate, usually IGI. For very small stones under about 0.2 carats, an individual certificate often isn't worthwhile, so we confirm quality and origin in writing on the invoice instead. We tell you in advance what makes sense for your size.

For a pair of diamond studs made to measure we usually plan one to three weeks, depending on the setting and stone availability. If you need them for a specific occasion, tell us right at the start so we can see together what's possible.

Yes, that's not a problem at all. Especially for men, a single stud is a popular, understated look. You only pay for that one stone and setting, and we advise you just as carefully as we would for a pair.