Updated 10 October 2026
Solitaire earrings hold one diamond in each ear and are sold by the weight of the pair. A 1 carat pair carries 0.50 carat in each ear, about 5.2 mm across; a 2 carat pair carries 1 carat in each ear, about 6.5 mm. At Nivara every lab grown diamond is ₹50,000 per carat, gold and setting added.
Solitaire earring sizes, per ear
| In each ear | Pair total | Diameter, about | Diamond price for the pair at Nivara |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 ct | 0.50 ct | 4.1 mm | ₹25,000 |
| 0.50 ct | 1.00 ct | 5.2 mm | ₹50,000 |
| 0.75 ct | 1.50 ct | 5.8 mm | ₹75,000 |
| 1.00 ct | 2.00 ct | 6.5 mm | ₹1,00,000 |
| 1.50 ct | 3.00 ct | 7.4 mm | ₹1,50,000 |
Diameters are for a well cut round brilliant and come from our diamond carat size chart. Every Nivara diamond is ideal cut. Prices are for the diamonds alone, VVS clarity and E colour; the gold and setting are added depending on the design. To see these sizes drawn to scale against each other, open our diamond stud size chart.
Read the weight on the label: per ear or the pair
Earrings are listed by carat total weight, the weight of every diamond in both earrings together. Halve it for each ear. A pair of 1 carat solitaire earrings holds two 0.50 carat diamonds, not two 1 carat diamonds. If she wants a full carat in each ear, she is looking for a 2 carat pair. On halo and hidden halo earrings the total also counts the small diamonds around or beneath the centre, so the centre stone is smaller than half the total.
Which size to choose
- 0.25 carat in each ear, about 4.1 mm: a bright point of light for every day, and the size for a second piercing.
- 0.50 carat in each ear, about 5.2 mm: the classic solitaire earring. Clearly a diamond across a table, quiet enough for a boardroom.
- 0.75 to 1 carat in each ear, about 5.8 to 6.5 mm: the size people notice when she walks into a room, still close to the ear.
- 1.50 carats in each ear, about 7.4 mm: for weddings and evenings, or for a woman who wears her diamonds large.
Carat measures weight, not width, so doubling the carats widens a round diamond by only about a quarter. A smaller lobe makes the same diamond look larger. The surest test is to try two neighbouring sizes, one after the other, in a mirror.
Solitaire earring shapes and their sizes
Round is the traditional choice, and its facets are cut to return the most light. Other shapes spread their weight differently, so at the same carat they measure differently on the ear.
| Shape | 0.50 carat in each ear, about | 1 carat in each ear, about |
|---|---|---|
| Round | 5.2 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Oval | 6.5 by 4.5 mm | 7.7 by 5.7 mm |
| Princess | 4.4 by 4.4 mm | 5.5 by 5.5 mm |
| Cushion | 4.8 by 4.8 mm | 6.2 by 6.2 mm |
These sizes come from our oval, princess and cushion diamond size guides. An oval worn upright draws a longer line down the ear; a princess reads crisp and modern.
Solitaire earring settings
With one diamond in each ear, the setting is the design. It decides how much of the diamond shows, how close it sits to the lobe and how it wears.
Four prong
Four slim prongs hold the diamond at its edge and leave the rest open, so light enters from every side. On a round diamond, four prongs make the outline read very slightly squarer.
Three prong and martini
Three prongs open more of the face than four, and the triangle of prongs gives the stud a sharper, more designed look. When the three prongs rise from a slim cone of gold beneath the diamond, the setting is called a martini, after the shape of the glass, and it lets the stud sit close to the lobe. With one prong fewer, each one carries more of the work, so have the prongs checked from time to time.
Six prong
Six prongs grip the diamond at six points, which lets each prong be finer, and they trace the round outline closely, so the diamond reads at its full width.
Bezel
A bezel wraps the edge of the diamond in a continuous rim of gold. It protects the thin outer edge of the stone, leaves nothing to catch on hair or a dupatta, and gives a graphic, modern look. The rim takes the colour of the gold, so a yellow gold bezel frames the diamond in warmth. It lets slightly less light into the diamond than open prongs.
Halo and hidden halo
A halo is a ring of small diamonds around the centre stone, which widens the face of the earring so the pair reads larger than solitaires with the same centre diamonds. A hidden halo sets the small diamonds beneath the centre instead: face on, the earring reads as a clean solitaire, and the extra sparkle shows from the side.
Solitaire earrings from our collection
Prices are for 14k gold and move with the gold rate. Many come in yellow, rose or white gold as well as in 18k, and the product page lists the options.
Everyday solitaire studs
Thea four prong round studs, from around ₹38,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, about 4.1 mm across, held in four slim prongs.
Sia three prong round studs, from around ₹37,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, with a single prong at the top and two below, so more of the diamond shows.
Rayna six prong round studs, from around ₹38,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, held in six fine prongs that follow the round outline.
Mirage bezel round studs, from around ₹32,000. 0.40 carat in all, 0.20 carat in each ear, each diamond framed by a smooth rim of yellow gold.
Other shapes
Thea four prong oval studs, from around ₹38,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, each oval set upright in four prongs.
Thea four prong princess studs, from around ₹38,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, a square princess cut with a prong at each corner.
Sia three prong pear studs, from around ₹38,000. 0.50 carat in all, 0.25 carat in each ear, each pear worn point up, held by a prong at the tip and two at the rounded end.
Larger solitaires
Thea round studs in four prongs, from around ₹97,000. 1.20 carats in all, 0.60 carat in each ear, a little over 5.2 mm across, in four prongs that lift each diamond off the lobe.
Sia solitaire studs, from around ₹1,10,500. 1.50 carats in all, 0.75 carat in each ear, about 5.8 mm across, in three prongs that rise from a slim cone of gold: the martini profile.
Halo and hidden halo
Mirage hidden halo studs, from around ₹77,000. 0.92 carat in all, counting the small diamonds set beneath each round centre. Face on, a clean solitaire.
Mira round halo studs, from around ₹1,01,000. 1.22 carats in all, counting the halo, with each round centre raised in prongs above a ring of small diamonds.
See all solitaire earrings, or browse every one of our lab grown diamond earrings. For hoops, drops, huggies and floral studs, see our guide to diamond earring designs.
What solitaire diamond earrings cost
At Nivara the diamond is priced at ₹50,000 per carat, always VVS clarity, E colour and ideal cut, so the price of a pair follows its total carat weight plus the gold and setting. A pair with 0.25 carat in each ear carries ₹25,000 of diamonds, 0.50 carat in each ear ₹50,000, and 1 carat in each ear ₹1,00,000. The solitaire earrings on this page run from around ₹32,000 to around ₹1,10,500 in 14k gold, and every piece is also available in 18k. Two pairs of the same carat can differ in price because of the gold and the setting, so compare like for like.
Comparing solitaire studs across brands? Ask each one whether the weight is per ear or for the pair, which laboratory certifies every diamond, and whether the grade is the same on every piece. Our guide to the top lab grown diamond brands in India sets out eight questions to put to any brand.
The pieces on our website usually take 18 to 20 days to deliver, depending on the design. For a birthday or an anniversary, ask for the ready date of the exact pair before you order.
What comes with every piece
- One diamond standard, whatever the budget: VVS clarity, E colour, ideal cut.
- IGI certification, and on solitaires the report number laser inscribed on the stone, so the paper and the diamond are one.
- 14k or 18k BIS hallmarked gold.
- A lifetime exchange at 100% of the current gold and diamond value, and a lifetime buyback at 100% gold and 85% diamond value.
- Lifetime polishing, cleaning and prong tightening, for as long as the piece is worn.
See two sizes side by side
A table helps; wearing 0.50 and 1 carat in each ear, one after the other, settles it. Book a private viewing at our showrooms in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indore or Ahmedabad. Anywhere else in India or abroad, book a video consultation; we ship to 28 countries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between solitaire earrings and diamond studs?
A stud is any earring that sits on the lobe on a straight post. A solitaire earring is a stud built around one diamond in each ear. A plain solitaire shows nothing else; halo and hidden halo versions add small diamonds around or beneath that one centre stone. A floral or cluster stud, with many diamonds of similar size, is a stud but not a solitaire.
Which setting is best for solitaire earrings worn every day?
Four prongs or a bezel. Four slim prongs leave most of the diamond open to light, so it stays bright, and they are the classic choice. A bezel wraps the edge of the diamond in a smooth rim of gold, which protects it and leaves nothing to catch on hair or a dupatta, at the cost of a little light. Both suit an office, a flight and a dinner in the same day.
What is a martini setting for earrings?
A martini setting holds the diamond in three prongs that rise from a slim cone of gold beneath it, so in profile the stud looks like a cocktail glass. The cone lets the stud sit close to the lobe, and three prongs show more of the diamond than four or six.
Which diamond shape looks biggest in a solitaire earring?
An oval. At 0.50 carat in each ear an oval measures about 6.5 by 4.5 mm against about 5.2 mm for a round, because it spreads its weight across a longer outline. A princess cut looks smallest across at the same weight, about 4.4 mm square, because it carries more weight in depth.
How much do solitaire diamond earrings cost in India?
At Nivara every diamond is priced at ₹50,000 per carat for VVS clarity and E colour, so a pair with 0.25 carat in each ear carries ₹25,000 of diamonds and a pair with 1 carat in each ear ₹1,00,000, with the gold and setting added. The solitaire earrings on this page run from around ₹32,000 to around ₹1,10,500 in 14k gold, and prices move with the gold rate.
