Buying Guide
The case for pairing shapes is strongest where the piece takes no impact. The setting can be as involved as the design needs, because nothing is grinding against it. The asscher draws the eye inward and the round throws light outward, so the two stones are doing opposite things by design. Cropped corners mean there is nothing on the asscher side to protect.
A square step cut carries more weight in depth than any brilliant, so the asscher is usually the heavier of the two for the pair to look even. The pair is assembled to your specification rather than pulled from a case. Book a call if you want to see the two stones side by side before ordering. Each pair is IGI-graded to a D–F colour and VVS–VS clarity floor, made to order, and covered by free worldwide shipping and 30-day returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a two stone earring?
A two stone earring sets a pair of diamonds in one piece, usually in contrasting shapes, rather than a single centre stone. We build them across ten shape pairings and 210 designs, in studs, hoops and drops. Every stone is IGI-certified in D–F colour and VVS–VS clarity.
Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes. A lab-grown diamond has the identical carbon crystal structure, the identical hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale and the identical optical properties as a mined diamond. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission removed the word "natural" from its definition of a diamond in 2018 for exactly this reason. The difference is origin, not material.
Which of the 4Cs has the most visible impact to the naked eye?
Cut, by a wide margin, and it is the one most buyers under-weight. A stone can hold the top grades for everything else and still look dull if its proportions leak light out of the bottom instead of returning it through the table. Carat is the second most visible, being the only one you can read across a room. We set Excellent cut only.
What is the best color grade for a lab grown diamond?
D is the top grade, but best and highest are not the same question. D, E and F are all colorless, and once a stone is set nobody separates them by eye — the distinction is a laboratory comparison against master stones. Beyond Carat sets nothing below F, so the lowest grade you can buy here still reads colorless on the hand.
Are two stone earrings sold as a pair?
Yes. The price shown is for the pair, and both earrings carry the same two shapes unless you ask us otherwise. Asymmetric pairs, where each ear takes a different arrangement, are possible because everything is made to order — call us on (888) 625-7772 before ordering.
- IGI certification Every Beyond Carat diamond is graded by IGI, and the report ships in the box.
- Flexible payments Affirm monthly payments and Shop Pay Installments at checkout.
- Returns 30-day returns, measured from the date your order ships. Free prepaid, insured UPS return label on U.S. orders.
- Warranty Lifetime manufacturing warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
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