When choosing yellow lab-grown diamond earrings, the diamond shape is only part of the decision. The setting determines how the earrings sit on the ear, how much they move and whether the finished look feels understated or more directional.
MISSISSI offers two designs with 1 carat of yellow diamond in each earring: the YE01 Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings and the YE05 Radiant-Cut Yellow Diamond Bar Drop Earrings.
Quick Answer: Cushion Studs or Radiant Bar Drops?
Choose cushion studs if you prefer a compact, balanced look that keeps the diamond close to the earlobe. Choose radiant bar drops if you want a longer silhouette, a little movement and a more visible vertical line.
Current MISSISSI Product Comparison
| Feature | YE01 Cushion Studs | YE05 Radiant Bar Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond shape | Cushion cut | Radiant cut |
| Center weight | 1 ct per earring | 1 ct per earring |
| Combined center weight | Approx. 2 ct per pair | Approx. 2 ct per pair |
| 14K starting price | US$1,488 | US$1,788 |
| 18K starting price | US$1,748 | US$2,048 |
| PT950 option | US$1,948 | US$2,248 |
Prices reflect current starting configurations as of October 23, 2026. Confirm the selected metal and final specifications before ordering.
What Is a Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond?
A cushion cut combines a square or rectangular outline with rounded corners. The shape can feel softer than a sharp-cornered square while retaining a strong geometric appearance. In YE01, four prongs frame each yellow cushion diamond, keeping the stone visually central.
Who Should Choose Cushion Studs?
Cushion studs may appeal to buyers who want a substantial diamond while keeping the earring close to the ear. They can work with everyday outfits, formal clothing and other jewelry without creating a long vertical silhouette.
What Is a Radiant-Cut Yellow Diamond?
A radiant cut uses an angular outline with clipped corners and brilliant-style faceting. YE05 suspends each yellow radiant diamond from a short, straight bar. Small connecting links separate the diamond from the bar, creating a more directional design than a conventional stud.
Who Should Choose Radiant Bar Drops?
Radiant bar drops suit buyers who want the yellow diamond to sit lower and create a longer line beside the face. The design adds movement without becoming a long chandelier earring.
Does the Shape Change the Yellow Color?
The cut does not change the diamond's actual body color, but facet arrangement and lighting can influence how that color appears. The selected stones should be reviewed in neutral light and in movement video when available.
These listings specify yellow lab-grown diamonds. They do not promise a particular laboratory-issued Fancy Color intensity grade. If you need a specific color saturation, confirm it before ordering.
Which Is More Versatile?
Cushion studs are generally easier to wear across different settings because they sit close to the earlobe. Radiant bar drops have more visual movement and a more distinctive profile. The better choice depends on how often you wear drops and whether you want the earrings to be noticeable from the front or side.
14K Gold, 18K Gold or PT950 Platinum?
Both designs are available in 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold and PT950 platinum.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold reinforces the warm color story of the yellow diamond.
White Gold
White gold creates contrast between the metal and the yellow center.
Platinum
PT950 platinum provides a naturally white metal option with a denser feel and a different price profile from gold.
What Should You Confirm Before Ordering?
- One-carat-per-ear specification
- Actual yellow color appearance
- Selected metal and purity
- Prong or bar construction
- Drop length for YE05
- Finished weight per earring
- Closure and post details
- Available grading documentation
- Production timeline and customization terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these real yellow diamonds?
They are lab-grown diamonds, not colored glass or a diamond simulant.
How much diamond weight is in each pair?
The listings specify one carat in each earring, or approximately two carats combined across the pair for the center diamonds.
Which looks bigger, cushion or radiant?
Visible size depends on the selected stones' millimeter dimensions and proportions, not shape name alone.
Are the cushion studs cheaper?
At current starting prices, YE01 costs US$1,488 in 14K gold, while YE05 costs US$1,788 in 14K gold.
Can I choose platinum?
Yes. Both products list a PT950 platinum option.
Choose the Earring Shape That Fits Your Wardrobe
YE01 focuses on the cushion diamond itself. YE05 adds a vertical bar and articulated connection to create a more elongated appearance. Explore the MISSISSI yellow cushion stud earrings and yellow radiant bar drop earrings to compare the two silhouettes.
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