{"product_id":"the-meridian-studs-lab-grown-emerald-cut-diamond","title":"The Meridian Studs — 1ct Lab-Grown Emerald Cut Diamond Studs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meridian Studs by Zanvari are a pair of 1 carat lab-grown emerald-cut 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 Emerald cut, approx. 6.5 × 4.5mm per stone — a rectangular step cut with cropped corners that returns light in long, calm flashes rather than glitter\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 corner prongs, low profile — holds the rectangle square to the ear and protects the cropped corners\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 10–16 business days; if a matched pair of stones needs to be sourced, we will tell you at the time of 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 an emerald cut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn emerald cut hides nothing. Its long, flat step facets act like a hall of mirrors and show the stone's clarity plainly, which is why it is the cut serious buyers choose when the stone is good — and why we set it only in D colour, VS1 clarity. It does not sparkle the way a round brilliant does; it glows, in broad slow flashes that read as old money rather than new. On the ear, a matched pair of emerald cuts is the most formal stud there is.\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 Meridian 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 Meridian Studs are diamond. If you want the look at a fraction of the price, our emerald-cut 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 emerald-cut diamonds is a bridal heirloom — the earrings that get 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 10–16 business days, then a few days with the courier; if a matched pair needs sourcing we will 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":50520083398870,"sku":null,"price":320000.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2550\/1105\/files\/lab_grown_emerald_cut_1_carat.jpg?v=1790102105","url":"https:\/\/www.zanvari.com\/products\/the-meridian-studs-lab-grown-emerald-cut-diamond","provider":"Zanvari","version":"1.0","type":"link"}