Lab-Grown Diamond Floral Earrings

• Studs: one bloom or leaf spray resting on the lobe, simple enough for weekdays.
• Drops: a flower or branch hanging below the piercing that swings as you turn.
• Climbers: a trail of small blossoms rising up the outer ear.

Marquise lab-grown diamonds give a flower sharp, pointed petals and a clean silhouette. Tightly packed round stones blur together into one bright face that reads larger from across a room. Several designs mix both, and a few bring in pear or oval stones.

Every pair comes in white, yellow or rose gold at 10K, 14K or 18K, in platinum, and in Silvadium, a sterling silver that resists tarnish. Rose gold flatters petal shapes; yellow gold suits leaves and branches; the white metals make the stones look icier. Weights span tiny accent studs through statement drops of several carats.

Lifted petals and tips can snag fine hair and scarves, so fasten these after dressing and remove them before. A soft brush and gentle soapy water lift grime from clusters; dry them face down on a cloth. Keep each pair in its own pouch.