The modern princess cut arrived in 1981, which makes it a newcomer in the long history of diamond earrings. Its square outline and pointed corners give it a crisp shape, while its brilliant-style facets produce the lively flashes you might expect from a rounder diamond. The square had been waiting patiently for its turn, apparently.
These lab-grown diamonds have D–F color and VS clarity. Four prongs hold each stone at its corners in a setting of 14-karat gold. Choose white or yellow gold and one of four total carat weights: 1.5, 2, 4, or 5 carats for the pair. It’s a rather effective update to the diamond stud, whether you have royal ambitions or not.
