Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold

About the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold

The Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) come in 14K Yellow Gold: stud earrings with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, overall size is about 7x5 mm or 12.7x9 mm, the finish is polished, and construction is solid.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), a solitaire puts a single center stone on its own, so the stone and the head that holds it do all of the visual work. The cross is worn as an expression of faith; a clean outline keeps it readable at a small size. Crosses are traditional gifts for baptisms, first communions, and confirmations.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, worn as a daily reminder of belief.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the smallest option measures about 7x5 mm (0.28 x 0.20 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across); the largest is about 12.7x9 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $660.02 to start, the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) are priced below 69% of the 121 diamond earrings in the shop. Similar designs include the Cross Earrings — 14K White / Yellow Gold and the Solitaire Scroll Setting® Stud Earrings.

Specifications

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), every measurement below is taken from the production specification for this style. Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metal

14K Yellow Gold

Finish

Polished

Construction

Solid

Primary stone

Natural Diamond

Stone size

1.1 mm or 2 mm

Total carat weight

0.01 CTW or 0.06 CTW

Diamond color

G-H

Diamond clarity

I1

Setting

4-prong

Prong style

Standard Prong

Earring type

Stud

Earring size

7x5 mm or 12.7x9 mm

Post

Friction

Backs

Friction Backs Included

Post length

0.37 in

Sold as

Pair (two earrings)

Options

2

Price

$660.02 to $1,208.32

Prices by option

The Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) come in 2 combinations across carat weight, and prices run $660.02 to $1,208.32. Metal choice and size drive most of the price difference: more gold or platinum, or more carat weight, means a higher price.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), by carat weight: 0.01 CTW from $660.02; 0.06 CTW from $1,208.32.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

How to choose your Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), carat weight sets the size of the sparkle. The steps offered here: 0.01 CTW, about 1.1 mm per stone, from $660.02: a discreet everyday sparkle; 0.06 CTW, about 2 mm per stone, from $1,208.32: a discreet everyday sparkle. For how carat interacts with color and clarity, see the diamond 4Cs guide.

About 14K Yellow Gold

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Stones and grading

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the stone is natural diamond. Stone sizes run 1.1 mm or 2 mm. Stated carat weight is 0.01 CTW or 0.06 CTW, counted across both earrings when the pair is sold together.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), natural diamonds are mined, and their characteristics are stated from the manufacturing specification rather than from a separate lab report unless a named report is listed. The diamond 4Cs guide explains how cut, color, clarity, and carat weight trade off at each budget.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the stated grades are color G-H (near-colorless, white in jewelry), and clarity I1 (inclusions visible under 10x and sometimes to the eye; common and cost-effective for accent stones). These are stated grades for the style, not an independent laboratory certificate, unless a named report is listed on this page.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), the setting is 4-prong. Prongs hold the stone with the least metal, so more light reaches it.

Fit and wear

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), sold as a pair, so you receive two matching earrings.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), friction backs are included. Friction backs, also called push backs, slide onto the post and hold by tension.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), post length is about 0.37 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), a stud sits on the front of the lobe, so the listed size is what shows. Studs up to about 5 mm read as a small point of shine, 6 to 8 mm is easy to see across a table, and larger studs make a statement.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), standard earring posts are made for the lobe. Cartilage and upper-ear piercings usually take a flat-back or labret post instead, so check the post type in the specifications before you order for one.

Styling notes

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), studs and small hoops suit daily wear; larger hoops and drops are made for evenings and occasions. Browse diamond studs and all earrings.

For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), more in the same style: Diamond Stud Earrings, Natural Diamond Jewelry.

Occasions and gifting

The Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) suit a baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Easter gift. They also suit an everyday pair for work and weekends, a holiday gift, or a pair for a second piercing. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

Similar pieces at a glance

Weighing the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) at $660.02 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold.

• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), Accented Cross Inverness® Piercing Stud Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 0.02 CTW, from $491.50: $168.52 less to start.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), Youth Diamond-Cut Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold, from $329.77: $330.25 less to start.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), 1/8 CTW Natural Diamond Tiny Cross Earrings — Rhodium-Plated on 14K White Gold, from $1,341.63: $681.61 more to start.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), Round 4-Prong Halo-Style Birthstone Earrings, from $656.35: $3.67 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings) in 14K Yellow Gold: karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; diamonds attract skin oil, which dulls their sparkle, so a quick soak and a soft brush restore them.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings).

• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), cTW: total carat weight, the combined weight of every stone in the piece; one carat is 0.2 grams.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), prong: a small metal claw that holds a stone while letting light in.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), solitaire: a single center stone with no other stones competing for attention.
• ◆For the Solitaire Cross Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (solitaire-cross-earrings), friction back: an earring back that pushes onto the post and holds by tension.

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