- Is $249 a good price for 1/2 ct. lab-grown diamond studs in 14K gold?
- It is in line with what 14K gold lab-grown studs of this size sell for. Lab-grown stones are cheap; most of the cost is the gold and the setting. At $249 at Zales Outlet as of November 4, 2026, you are paying a fair retail price, not a bargain.
- How big will these look in the ear?
- The pair totals 1/2 carat, so each diamond is about 1/4 carat. Princess-cut stones of that weight measure roughly 3.5 to 4 mm across, which reads as a small, neat stud rather than a statement piece.
- Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
- Yes. They are diamonds grown in a lab with the same optical and physical properties as mined stones. They are not moissanite or cubic zirconia, but they resell for much less than mined diamonds.
- What does the F color grade mean?
- F is in the near-colorless range on the GIA scale, just below the top grades. In a small stud, most shoppers will not see any tint against the skin.
- Do the screwbacks make them hard to put on?
- Screwbacks take a few extra seconds to thread on and off, but they stay put far better than push backs. That makes them a good choice for everyday wear or for anyone who has lost earrings before.
- What comes in the box?
- You get the pair of earrings in 14K gold settings with screwback posts. Zales Outlet typically ships in a jewelry box with the diamond certification paperwork.
- Where is the Zales Outlet 1/2 CT. T.W. Princess-Cut Certified Lab-Grown Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in 14K Gold cheapest?
- At Zales Outlet, for $249.00, 58% off, as of our latest check.
