{"product_id":"the-equator-studs-lab-grown-round-diamond","title":"The Little Starlight Studs — 1ct Lab-Grown Round Brilliant Diamond Studs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round brilliant, approx. 6.5mm per stone — the 57-facet cut engineered for maximum light return; the most sparkle any shape gives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent laboratory grading report for each stone, confirming lab-grown origin, carat weight, colour and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating — white gold finish, tarnish resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-prong solitaire, low profile — the classic diamond stud setting, holding the stone high enough to take light from every side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy posts with secure backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in Zanvari's signature presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free rhodium replating for life on every Zanvari piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a lab-grown diamond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a round brilliant?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy silver, and not gold?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes Zanvari different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as moissanite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these pass a diamond tester?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — they are diamond. A standard thermal tester reads them as diamond because they are; only specialist origin-testing equipment distinguishes lab-grown from mined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the laboratory report show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable as a bridal or engagement gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take in Pakistan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zanvari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520104304854,"sku":"IG-0039","price":250000.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2550\/1105\/files\/starlight.jpg?v=1790193570","url":"https:\/\/www.zanvari.com\/products\/the-equator-studs-lab-grown-round-diamond","provider":"Zanvari","version":"1.0","type":"link"}