The Little Starlight Studs — 1ct Lab-Grown Round Brilliant Diamond Studs
925 Sterling Silver
Solid sterling silver, not plated base metal
The Little Starlight Studs by Zanvari are a pair of 1 carat lab-grown round brilliant diamond solitaire stud earrings — one carat in each ear, two carats the pair — handcrafted in 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating. Real diamond, grown rather than mined, graded by an independent laboratory, and set to order in Karachi by Zanvari, third generation jewelers since 1947.
Product details
- Stones: Two lab-grown diamonds, 1 carat each (2 carats total), D colour, VS1 clarity — colourless, eye-clean, and matched to each other for size and cut
- Cut: Round brilliant, approx. 6.5mm per stone — the 57-facet cut engineered for maximum light return; the most sparkle any shape gives
- Certification: Independent laboratory grading report for each stone, confirming lab-grown origin, carat weight, colour and clarity
- Metal: 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating — white gold finish, tarnish resistant
- Setting: Four-prong solitaire, low profile — the classic diamond stud setting, holding the stone high enough to take light from every side
- Backs: Sturdy posts with secure backs
- Gifting: Comes in Zanvari's signature presentation box
- Made to order: Set by hand in Pakistan — allow 28–30 business days; the diamonds are sourced and imported to order, and we confirm the timeline when you order
- Lifetime replating: Free rhodium replating for life on every Zanvari piece
What is a lab-grown diamond?
A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. It is pure carbon in the same crystal structure as a mined diamond, with the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale), the same brilliance, and the same grading scale — it is grown over weeks in a laboratory instead of over a billion years underground. A gemologist cannot tell the two apart by eye; only specialist equipment can. What changes is the price: a lab-grown stone costs a fraction of a mined one of the same grade, and comes with none of the mining.
Why a round brilliant?
Because it is the cut every other cut is measured against. The round brilliant's 57 facets are arranged to send the most light back to the eye of any shape, which is why a one-carat round reads brighter than a one-carat anything else. It is also the cut that never dates: a pair of round diamond studs looked right in 1947 and will look right in 2047. If you want one pair of earrings to wear for the rest of your life, this is the shape.
Why silver, and not gold?
Because the stone is the point. Two carats of D/VS1 diamond in a heavy gold setting would double the price for metal you cannot see behind the ear. Rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver gives the same white-gold look, keeps the price where the stones deserve the budget, and our lifetime replating guarantee means the finish stays white for as long as you own them. If you would prefer the same stones in gold, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
What makes Zanvari different?
Every pair of Little Starlight Studs is set after your order is placed — never mass-produced, never sitting in a warehouse. The stones are matched, set and inspected by hand by third generation jewelers who have been perfecting their craft since 1947. Each stone's laboratory report ships with the earrings, and Zanvari includes a lifetime free rhodium replating guarantee on every piece.
Care instructions
Store in the Zanvari box when not wearing. Apply perfume before putting the earrings on. Wipe with a soft microfibre cloth after wear; a diamond can also be cleaned in warm water with a drop of mild soap and a soft brush. Rhodium plating will naturally lighten with daily wear — Zanvari's lifetime replating guarantee means this is never a concern.
Frequently asked questions
Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes. Chemically, physically and optically they are diamond — pure carbon, 10 on the Mohs scale, graded on the same colour and clarity scale as mined stones. The only difference is origin, which is disclosed on the laboratory report.
Is this the same as moissanite?
No. Moissanite is a different gemstone (silicon carbide) with more fire and a lower price; most of Zanvari's range is moissanite and we say so plainly on every page. The Little Starlight Studs are diamond. If you want the look at a fraction of the price, our round moissanite studs are the honest alternative; if you want diamond, this is it.
Do these pass a diamond tester?
Yes — they are diamond. A standard thermal tester reads them as diamond because they are; only specialist origin-testing equipment distinguishes lab-grown from mined.
What does the laboratory report show?
Carat weight, colour grade, clarity grade, cut, measurements, and confirmation that the stone is laboratory-grown. Each stone has its own report, and both ship with the earrings.
Is this suitable as a bridal or engagement gift?
Absolutely. A matched pair of one-carat round diamonds is the definitive bridal stud — worn at the nikkah, the walima, and every wedding for thirty years after. They come gift-ready in Zanvari's presentation box with both reports.
How long does delivery take in Pakistan?
Set to order in 28–30 business days for diamond pieces — the diamonds are sourced and imported to order — then a few days with the courier. We confirm the timeline when you order. WhatsApp updates throughout. For enquiries, contact 0342 8269771.
For this article, we require 20%in advance, to initiate the process.
SIZE SHOULD BE ACCURATE: Make sure to give a perfect size, as the item cannot be resized, in case of the wrong size kindly note it cannot be resized so will have to get a new ring made, it would be a 6000 additional charge.
Made-to-order: This means the items are not pre-produced and are instead assembled or crafted after a customer places an order.
28-30 business days: This is the typical turnaround time for this item. Business days exclude weekends and holidays. So, if you order on a Friday, the 28-day clock wouldn't typically start until the following Monday.
