Collaboration & Communication: Bringing Your Vision to Life

Jewelry design is a creative and collaborative process, and understanding the terminology is key to bringing your vision to life. Whether you’re working with our team on a fully custom piece or modifying an existing design, having a shared language ensures seamless communication and a final product that exceeds expectations.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of earring settings, embellishments, and customizations, serving as a jumping-off point for inspiration and clarity. Use it to explore different styles, reference key terms during consultations, or research elements that align with your taste.

If there’s anything you don’t understand or something you’d like to explore further, just ask! Our goal is to refine, educate, and craft something that feels truly you.

Let’s collaborate and create something extraordinary - together.

Earring Customizations: The Master List

1. Earring Settings

Classic & Timeless Settings

• Prong-Set Stud Earrings – A minimal 3, 4, or 6-prong setting that holds the gemstone securely while maximizing light exposure.
• Basket-Set Stud Earrings – A low-profile prong setting with a structured basket for added support.
• Bezel-Set Stud Earrings – A sleek, protective metal rim encircling the gemstone for a modern, secure setting.
• Martini-Set Stud Earrings – A three-prong setting designed to sit closer to the earlobe for an elegant look.
• Halo Stud Earrings – A center gemstone surrounded by smaller diamonds for added sparkle.
• Double Halo Stud Earrings – Two rows of surrounding diamonds for an ultra-glamorous effect.

Drop & Dangle Earring Settings

• Single-Stone Drop Earrings – A solitaire gemstone suspended from a hook or lever-back setting.
• Bezel-Set Drop Earrings – A sleek bezel-enclosed gemstone that dangles below the earlobe.
• Halo Drop Earrings – A suspended center gemstone framed by a ring of diamonds.
• Cluster Drop Earrings – Multiple diamonds arranged to create a floral or abstract drop design.