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1 Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings

These 1 carat lab-grown diamond earrings set 1 carat total weight of round lab-grown diamonds in drop and hoop designs. Most are graduated drops, with stones that step up in size toward the bottom, and there is a three-stone U-hoop as well. Every design comes in white, yellow or rose gold, or in Silvadium, a tarnish-resistant sterling silver.

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Finding Your Perfect Pair

Studs vs. Drops

Studs sit close for everyday ease; drops and dangles add graceful movement for evening.

Backing Types

Choose a secure screw back for daily wear, or a classic push back for quick on-and-off.

Carat & Sparkle

From subtle solitaires to bold statement carats — total weight is split across the pair.

Metal & Tone

White, yellow, rose gold or platinum — pick a tone that flatters your skin and wardrobe.

Buying guide

Drops, bars and hoops

A drop earring hangs below the lobe, so it moves and catches light as you turn your head. The graduated drops here line up round lab-grown diamonds from small at the top to largest at the bottom, which draws the eye down and makes the pair look longer. Bar station and bar-linked drops add a slim metal bar between stones for a cleaner, more modern line. The U-hoop sets three stones along a curved hoop that sits close to the ear, a good pick if you want sparkle with less swing.

What 1 carat looks like across several stones

Carat is weight, not size. When a carat is shared by several stones, each one is much smaller than a single 1 carat stone, so these earrings read as a line of sparkle rather than one large stud. That makes them easy to wear every day and at work. Round lab-grown diamonds are cut for maximum brightness, and they have the same hardness and sparkle as a natural diamond.

Choosing a metal

White gold suits a bright, icy look and pairs well with other white metals. Yellow gold gives a warmer, classic feel, and rose gold sits between the two with a soft pink tone. Gold comes in 10K, 14K or 18K: 14K is the everyday balance of strength and price, 18K has a richer color and is a little softer, and 10K is the hardest and most affordable. Silver is the most budget-friendly option.

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Each piece is made for you in 10–15 days. Shipping is free on orders over $500, and returns are accepted within 30 days.

1 Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings FAQs

How much do 1 carat diamond earrings cost?

Lab-grown pairs in this collection start from about $600, and most are between about $1,200 and $1,600 at their starting option. The design and the metal set the price: gold costs more than silver, and 18K more than 14K. Lab-grown diamonds cost far less than natural diamonds of the same size, which keeps a full carat within reach for everyday earrings.

How big are 1 carat diamond earrings?

Lab-grown or mined, the size depends on how the carat is split. A single 1 carat round stone is about 6.5 mm across, but these designs share the weight across several graduated stones, so each one is smaller and the earring reads as a slim line of sparkle. They are noticeable without feeling too big, and the drops hang a little below the lobe.

1 carat vs 2 carat diamond earrings: how do they compare?

A 2 carat pair carries twice the weight, so the stones are larger and the look is bolder, and the price rises with it. A 1 carat pair is easier to wear every day and costs less. In the graduated drops here, 1 carat gives a fine line of lab-grown diamonds that suits both workdays and dressier outfits.