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Fake Diamond Studs

The look of flawless diamond studs — moissanite that reads across the table, hand-set in an 18k gold finish, from $88. Roughly 1% of the price.

51 PiecesFrom $68Free Worldwide Delivery

The Diamond-Look Stud Edit

Fake diamond studs are stud earrings set with diamond simulants or alternatives — such as cubic zirconia, moissanite or lab-grown diamonds — that give the look of diamond studs.

"Fake diamond" studs span several stones, and they aren't equal. At Satéur, the smart choice is moissanite: a pair of diamond-look studs starts at $88 — roughly 1% of the price of a mined-diamond stud. Each stone is graded D—E colour with an Excellent cut, so it reads as a flawless diamond across the table and to the naked eye.

Every pair is set in nickel-free 925 sterling silver, finished in a lustrous 18k gold. The nickel-free core is hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive ears, with no green marks — safe for everyday wear, unlike the plated brass used in many budget simulant studs.

Stone choice is everything. Cubic zirconia rates about 8.0—8.5 on the Mohs scale and can cloud over time; moissanite measures 9.25, returns more fire than CZ, and stays brilliant for life. If you want a genuine stone, Satéur also offers an IGI-certified lab-grown diamond tier — real diamonds, conflict-free, 60—85% cheaper than mined — kept separate from the simulant range.

Choose round-brilliant moissanite studs across a range of carat sizes — look (the visible millimetre size on the ear), in white gold, yellow gold and rose gold 18k finishes.

Explore the rest of the edit: Stud Earrings, Diamond Stud Earrings, Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings, all Earrings and Moissanite vs Diamond. Each pair arrives in the signature Satéur box.

51 products

1.00 x 2–3.00 x 2ct

Satéur Destinée Earrings™

A pair, for the icon.

From $68

$368

−82%

1.00 x 2–5.00 x 2ct

Satéur Belle Dame Earrings™

Twin lights, at the lobe.

From $98

$338

−71%

1.00 x 2–5.00 x 2ct

Satéur Aurous Gold Destinée Earrings™

The icon, twice and gold.

From $168

$388

−57%

The $10,000 Look. For 1% of the Price.

Flawless brilliance. No compromise.

1.60 x 2ct

Satéur Triomphe Earrings™

The arrival, twice over.

From $98

$338

−71%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Jardin 1682 Earrings™

A garden, at the lobe.

From $88

$468

−80%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur D’or Jardin 1682 Earrings™

A gold garden, at the lobe.

From $88

$468

−80%

1.00 x 2–5.00 x 2ct

Satéur Rosé Destinée Earrings™

The icon, in rose at the ear.

From $168

$388

−57%

1.5 + 1.00 + 0.50 (1 PAIR)ct

Satéur Trinité Earrings™

From $168

$438

−58%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Trône Royal Earrings™

Pear, at the ear.

From $98

$468

−78%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Étoiles Earrings™

Two stars, kept close.

From $98

$368

−71%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Promesse Earrings™

A promise, twice over.

From $128

$328

−61%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Exquise Earrings™

Gold, doubled.

From $138

$268

−49%

The Signature Presentation.

LED-lit box. Gift Set Included.

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur T'aimer Earrings™

Said without speaking.

From $168

$368

−54%

1.00 x 2–3.00 x 2ct

Satéur Black Ébène Earrings™

Dark stones, twin lights.

From $138

$398

−63%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Secrète Earrings™

A pair, kept quiet.

From $68

$338

−80%

Rewrite the Rules of Engagement.

Where smart love begins.

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Coffre au Trésor Earrings™

A pair, locked away.

From $128

$328

−61%

1 x 2ct

Satéur La Larme Earrings™

From $168

$368

−54%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur L'Eclat Earrings™

The clarity, twice over.

From $198

$338

−41%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Meilleur Cadeau Earrings™

The gift, decided.

From $138

$338

−59%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Soleil Earrings™

Two suns, at the ear.

From $128

$328

−61%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Pyramide Earrings™

Two facets. Two hearts.

From $98

$298

−67%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Il Neige Earrings™

Like the first snow.

From $168

$368

−54%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur L'ovale Earrings™

The long oval, paired.

From $98

$298

−67%

Satéur Destinée Diamond Earrings™, 18K White Gold, Round Cut

1.00 x 2–2.00 x 2ct

Satéur Destinée Diamond Earrings™, 18K White Gold

The pair, in diamond.

From $1,498

$4,998

−70%

Lifetime Assurance.

Confidence guaranteed—for life.

1.70 x 2ct

Satéur Préféré Earrings™

Nine carats, kept light.

From $138

$298

−54%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur L'infinité Earrings™

Without end, twice.

From $128

$328

−61%

1.00 x 2ct

Satéur Le Princess Earrings™

Two crowns, one ear apart.

From $178

$368

−52%

Satéur Triomphe Diamond Earrings™, 18K White Gold

1.60 x 2ct

Satéur Triomphe Diamond Earrings™, 18K White Gold

The arrival, twice over.

$1,798

$3,798

−53%

Free Worldwide Delivery

Tracked, insured, signed-for.

Lifetime Satéur Care

We restore. We polish. We replace.

30-Day Returns

Change of mind, accepted.

Leather Packaging

Every piece, gift-ready.

Questions

Fake Diamond Studs, answered.

What are fake diamond studs?+

Fake diamond studs are stud earrings set with diamond alternatives — cubic zirconia, moissanite or lab-grown diamonds — that give the look of diamond studs. Satéur's moissanite studs start at $88, graded D–E colour, and read as flawless diamonds to the naked eye.

What's the best fake diamond — CZ or moissanite?+

Moissanite. It rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale versus CZ's ~8.0–8.5, returns more fire, and doesn't cloud over time. CZ is cheaper upfront but tends to dull within a year or two; moissanite stays brilliant for life.

Will people be able to tell my studs aren't diamonds?+

Across the table and to the naked eye, no. Graded D–E colour with an Excellent cut, Satéur moissanite reads as a flawless diamond — and actually returns more fire than a mined stone.

How much do diamond-look studs cost?+

From $88 a pair at Satéur for moissanite — roughly 1% of an equivalent mined-diamond stud, which can run $2,000–$10,000. Competitor simulant studs commonly range from about $13 to $1,800+ depending on stone and metal.

Does Satéur sell real lab-grown diamond studs?+

Yes. Alongside the moissanite range, Satéur offers an IGI-certified lab-grown diamond tier — real diamonds, conflict-free, typically 60–85% cheaper than mined — kept separate from the simulant studs.

Are these studs safe for sensitive ears?+

Yes. Every pair is set in nickel-free 925 sterling silver with an 18k gold finish, so they're hypoallergenic with no green marks — safe for everyday wear.

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