Pair of 925 sterling silver small hoop earrings featuring delicate lab-grown diamond charms from the Essential Diamond Collection by BY TONIN, designed in NZ. A hypoallergenic, modern jewellery staple.

A pair of silver-toned hoop earrings, each with a small clear faceted gemstone dangling from the bottom, displayed on a clean off-white background.

Lifestyle portrait of model Hye Won Jang wearing the 925 sterling silver diamond drop hoop earrings paired with the matching delicate chain necklace from the Essential Diamond Collection by BY TONIN, demonstrating clean everyday jewellery styling.

A pair of silver hoop earrings, each with a small dangling charm. One charm is a smooth polished back, and the other is a round clear diamond in a prong setting.

Studio view of a model styling the BY TONIN silver diamond drop earrings with a structured black blazer, illustrating contemporary wardrobe transitions and intentional modern jewellery for professional dressing.

A pair of silver-toned huggie hoop earrings, each featuring a small clear diamonds in a prong setting, displayed on a clean white background.

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Essential Diamond Drop Earrings

Name: Essential Diamond Drop Earrings
Brand: BY TONIN
SKU: EDDPSESS04TWLD020326
Price: 420.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

420.00 NZD

(5.0)

Material:

925 Sterling Silver

9K Solid Yellow Gold 14K Solid Yellow Gold 18K Solid Yellow Gold 925 Sterling Silver

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Conflict-Free Diamonds

6-Month Warranty For Your Peace of Mind

Designed in New Zealand

A delicate pair with a certain presence. The Essential Diamond Drop Earrings features a crisp 0.20ct lab-grown diamond in each ear, delivering a combined 0.40ct total weight within a pillowed, six-prong honeycomb design.

The charms are crafted with a solid back and a deliberate weight that works with gravity, ensuring they hang straight and sit forward. Suspended from a secure hoop, they offer a comfortable, distraction-free fit from morning to night.

Total Carat Weight: 0.4 CT
Stone Class: Lab Grown
Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant
Charm Size: 4.5mm × 5mm × 3mm
Diamond Clarity: VVS (a high-grade tier on the diamond clarity scale, describing diamonds with very slight inclusions barely visible under magnification)
Diamond Colour: G-F (Near-colourless to colourless)
Diamond Colour: G-F
Metal: Sterling Silver — safe for sensitive skin
Hoop Inner Diameter: 10mm
Construction: Solid
Weight: 1.98 g

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Australia
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Lab-Grown Diamonds: Low-maintenance by design. To clear away any build-up from daily creams or oils, just rinse the piece with warm soapy water whenever you need a quick refresh. No special cleaning kits required.
Sterling Silver: Sterling silver looks its best when it’s worn consistently, as your skin's natural oils keep the metal bright and tarnish-resistant.

For comprehensive care instructions, please visit our Product Care page.

Due to hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on earrings. Please choose mindfully before purchasing.

Pre Order Information

Conscious Diamonds

Selected for their optical purity, our lab-grown diamonds possess identical chemical, physical, and visual properties to mined stones, without the environmental toll.

Sterling Silver

Polished to a clean, bright finish, our high-grade Sterling Silver is chosen for its permanent structural integrity. Solid silver ages beautifully, developing a soft, character-rich patina over years of wear.

Solid Construction

Completely solid construction. Our pieces are cast fully solid rather than hollowed out, ensuring the piece retains its structural integrity and weight for generations of daily wear.

Pair it with

Essential Diamond Necklace

$360 NZD

An essential layer designed to sit effortlessly.

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Essential Diamond Bracelet

$320 NZD

A minimalist accent shaped for the wrist.

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THE DIAMOND GUIDE

Carat (abbreviated as 'ct') measures a diamond's physical weight rather than its visual diameter. One carat is equal to exactly 200 milligrams. While carat weight influences value, two diamonds of the exact same weight can look completely different depending on their proportions.

Does carat size matter?

Carat weight determines a stone's mass, but the way a diamond is cut dictates how it actually appears on the skin. A precise, well-proportioned cut maximizes the surface diameter and light return. This ensures that even smaller, more delicate weights—like a 0.2-carat stone—appear clean, bright, and distinct.

Clarity evaluates the internal characteristics (inclusions) and surface markings (blemishes) created during the diamond's growth process. The scale ranges from Flawless (FL) down to Included (I3).

What are the most valuable clarity grades?

The most valuable diamonds are those graded Flawless (FL) and Internally Flawless (IF). These stones contain absolutely no internal inclusions or surface blemishes under 10x magnification, representing the highest tier of structural purity.

Right below these rare classifications sit VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) diamonds. Because their internal characteristics are completely microscopic, VVS stones offer an identical appearance of total visual purity to the naked eye, making them a practical choice for high-quality everyday wear.

What is the impact?

Clarity determines the visual purity of the stone. Our diamonds are graded VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included), meaning any internal characteristics are entirely microscopic and invisible to the naked eye. This ensures the diamond remains clear and free of visible imperfections in daily wear.

Colour measures the natural tint present within a white diamond. The industry standard scale established by the GIA runs alphabetically from D, representing completely colourless, down to Z, which indicates a noticeable light yellow or brown tint.

The Essential Diamonds are in the F–G range for their clean, bright appearance.

What are the most valuable colour grades?

The most valuable diamonds are those graded D, E, and F. These are completely colourless stones, prized because they have no trace of tint, allowing them to reflect light with absolute purity.

What is the impact?

Subtle shifts in colour tone directly alter how bright a diamond looks once set. While completely colourless stones are the rarest, diamonds in the near-colourless (G–H) range offer identical visual clarity to the naked eye when worn, making them a practical choice for everyday jewellery.

Cut refers to the precision, alignment, and polish of a diamond’s facets. It dictates how light enters the stone and reflects back to the eye, rather than referring to the raw shape of the stone itself.

What are the most prized cut grades?

The most prized diamonds are those graded Excellent. This grade represents the highest level of cutting precision, where the facet angles and symmetry align perfectly to reflect light with absolute efficiency, preventing any dullness or leakage.

Does cut matter more than carat size?

A diamond’s appearance on the skin relies on the balance of all 4 Cs, with cut playing the most critical role. For a round cut diamond, we select precise, well-proportioned cuts that maximize the surface diameter and light return. This ensures that even smaller, more delicate weights appear clean, distinct, and bright.

Close-up of a hand wearing two gold rings: one with a round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting, and the other with a rectangular baguette-cut diamond. Custom rings designed in NZ by BY TONIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these pieces water-safe and suitable for daily wear?

Yes. Crafted in 9k solid gold or 925 sterling silver, every piece is water-safe and hypoallergenic, meaning it won't tarnish, rust, or turn your skin green.

To keep fine chains from snagging and preserve your diamond’s brilliance from daily soap film or natural oils, we recommend taking them off before showering, workouts, or sleep.

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. We use high-grade lab-grown diamonds (VVS clarity, F–G colour). Chemically, optically, and physically identical to mined stones, they score a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale for permanent scratch resistance and lasting clarity.

Learn about Lab Diamonds here.

Does the Essential Diamonds come with individual certificates?

Because our pieces feature delicate stones, individual certificates are not included.

In traditional jewellery grading, reports from authorities like IGI or GIA are standard for stones over 1.00 carat. Omitting certification costs on smaller stones allows us to offer high-grade lab grown diamonds without extra markup.

Does my order come ready for gifting?

Every order arrives in our signature packaging, designed to protect your pieces during transit and double as daily storage. If you're sending a gift directly, you can add a short personal note before adding the product to your cart.

What is the difference between lab-grown diamonds and cubic zirconia or moissanite?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds made entirely of carbon. Cubic zirconia and moissanite are different materials with distinct physical properties. Lab-grown diamonds match mined diamonds in hardness, refraction, and longevity, while diamond simulants tend to scratch or lose brilliance over time.

What do VVS clarity and F–G colour mean?

VVS Clarity (Very, Very Slightly Included): Indicates stones with tiny inclusions that are extremely difficult to see even under 10x magnification, ensuring a completely clean appearance to the naked eye.

F–G Colour: Falls into the rare "Colourless" to "Near Colourless" range, offering a crisp, bright white appearance without warm yellow tones.

Quality, Considered

Designed for longevity, with quality craftsmanship backed by our warranty.

Designed in New Zealand

Ethically sourced materials with a focus on quality, careful craftsmanship.

Conscious Luxury

Timeless jewellery, thoughtfully crafted in small batches for a pearmanent collection.

Beautifully Presented

Beautifully packaged for a refined unboxing experience.