Marquise Moissanite Stud Earrings, 0.3ct to 3ct Each

A marquise stud reads as a small spark of light rather than a circle, because the pointed ends catch and release light as your head turns. Worn vertically it follows the line of the lobe and sits flat; worn at an angle it looks deliberately set. The stone is low profile, so it does not snag on a collar or a pillow, and the post sits centre so the stone does not tip forward over the course of a day.

Every stone is certified moissanite. Certification matters more than people expect at stud sizes, because a small stone with poor colour reads grey in daylight and nothing about the setting can hide that. Moissanite's refractive index of about 2.65 is higher than a diamond's 2.42, so even a half carat pair throws visible fire. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale the stones also resist the scratching that dulls cheaper simulants after a few months of wear.

Five pair weights are listed, and they are quoted per ear. The 0.3ct and 0.5ct pairs are everyday studs that read as a point of light and suit a second or third piercing. The 1ct pair is the standard choice and the one that still looks correct at work. The 2ct and 3ct pairs are large marquise stones that sit well past the lobe edge and are better kept for evenings. All arrive as a pair on 925 sterling silver, 18k plated.

• Stone: marquise cut moissanite, certified
• Carat options per ear: 0.3ct, 0.5ct, 1ct, 2ct, 3ct
• Metal: 925 sterling silver, 18k plated
• Sold as: one pair
• Setting: prong set, low profile
• Closure: friction post and back