Oval Moissanite Stud Earrings, 0.5ct to 4ct GRA

An oval stud is a clever way to get size without bulk. The elongated outline spreads the stone along the lobe, so a one carat oval reads larger than a one carat round of the same weight, and the shape sits comfortably against the ear instead of poking out from it. Oval also flatters most faces, because it adds a soft vertical line rather than another circle. Each stone is held in a prong setting that keeps it low and secure.

The stones are D colour, VVS1 clarity moissanite, and each pair is GRA certified. D is the top of the colourless scale, so the stone shows no warm tint against white metal, and VVS1 means any inclusion is invisible without magnification. Moissanite has a refractive index of about 2.65 against a diamond's 2.42, so it returns more coloured fire, and at 9.25 on the Mohs scale it is hard enough to wear every day without dulling. The metal is 925 sterling silver with 18k plating.

Carat weight changes the character of the pair. The 0.5ct and 1ct are the quiet end, close to the lobe and easy to forget you are wearing. The 1.5ct and 2ct are the everyday pair for most people, noticeable without being loud. The 3ct and 4ct are statement studs and look best with hair tied back. Choose white gold, yellow gold or rose gold plating to match the rest of your jewellery.

• Stone: oval cut moissanite, D colour, VVS1 clarity, GRA certified
• Carat options: 0.5ct, 1ct, 1.5ct, 2ct, 3ct, 4ct
• Metal: 925 sterling silver, 18k plated
• Finish: white gold, yellow gold or rose gold
• Setting: prong set
• Fitting: post and butterfly back