{"product_id":"14k-white-gold-diamond-earrings-18-diamonds-0-54ct-checker-grid","title":"14K White Gold Diamond Earrings - 18 Diamonds 0.54ct - Checker Grid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChecker Grid Diamond Earrings - Geometric Precision in 14k White Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNine round brilliant diamonds sit on each earring in a strict three-by-three grid, every stone dropped into its own pointed lozenge recess and held by fine claws. The square plaque is worn on point, so the grid reads as a lattice of diamonds rather than a block, and the ground between the stones is worked with a fine texture that stops the polish from flattening the pattern. Across the pair that is 18 diamonds of roughly 2mm each, 0.54 carats in total, in hallmarked \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/14k-18k-fine-gold\"\u003e14k (585) white gold\u003c\/a\u003e weighing 6.06 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeometry is the whole idea here. Where a solitaire asks you to look at one stone, a grid asks you to look at the rhythm - nine equal points of light, evenly spaced, catching at slightly different moments as you turn your head. The open gallery behind the plaque lets light in from the back as well, which is why the stones stay lively rather than going dark against the lobe. It is a design that suits someone who likes structure: clean lines, no curves, nothing sentimental about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f5f6f8; color: #2f363d; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #4a5560; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #5a6570;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #4a5560; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #5a6570;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003e14k (585) white gold, hallmarked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e18 round brilliants, approx. 2mm each - nine per earring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eTotal Carat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003e0.54ct across the pair (approx. 0.03ct per stone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e6.06g for the pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eSquare plaque worn on point, three-by-three stone grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSetting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eClaw-set, each stone in its own lozenge recess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eFitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003ePost with hinged omega clip - for pierced ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHigh polish, textured ground between the stones, open back gallery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dde2e8;\"\u003eGeometric, structured, day into evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf8ec; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5560;\"\u003eReal Gold Checking Tip - Read the Number, Not the Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eWhite gold is yellow gold alloyed pale, so colour tells you nothing about purity - the stamp does. Look for \u003cstrong\u003e585\u003c\/strong\u003e (14k, 58.5% pure gold) or \u003cstrong\u003e750\u003c\/strong\u003e (18k). A piece marked only \"white gold\" with no number is not making a purity claim at all. For what the numbers mean and how UK hallmarking works, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/what-does-a-gold-hallmark-really-mean-understanding-gold-authentication-in-the-uk\" title=\"Gold hallmarks explained\"\u003eWhat a Gold Hallmark Really Means\u003c\/a\u003e, and for keeping the finish bright, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-gold-goldcare-14k-18k\" title=\"14k and 18k Gold Care Card\"\u003eGold Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Do these need pierced ears?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The fitting is a post with a hinged omega clip behind it - the post goes through the piercing and the clip folds up to lock it in place. It is a very secure combination, which is why it is used on heavier plaque earrings, but it is not a clip-on for unpierced ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. What does 585 mean on white gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e585 means 58.5% pure gold - the European way of writing 14k. The remaining alloy is what makes the metal white and hard-wearing. 18k carries 750 instead. If you are weighing up the two, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/14k-vs-18k-gold-history-trends-and-today-s-price-per-gram\"\u003e14K vs 18K Gold\u003c\/a\u003e sets out the trade-off between colour, hardness and price per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Does white gold need re-finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite gold is normally given a rhodium finish, and rhodium is a surface layer that wears with time - most people have it refreshed every few years by a jeweller, which is routine rather than a fault. Between times, keep it away from perfume and hairspray and wipe it with a soft cloth. Full guidance is on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-gold-goldcare-14k-18k\"\u003eGold Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Why is gold the metal this design keeps coming back to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it holds a sharp edge and a mirror polish for centuries without corroding - which is exactly what a nine-square grid needs to stay crisp. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewelwhy1000\/why-gold-became-humanitys-most-precious-metal\"\u003eWhy Gold Became Humanity's Most Precious Metal\u003c\/a\u003e tells that story properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Checker Grid Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grid is a strong geometric statement, so it does its best work against plain necklines and pulled-back hair, where the full square is visible. Keep other white metals in the same family - a plain band, a fine chain - and let these be the only patterned thing you are wearing. Explore the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/14k-18k-fine-gold\"\u003e14k and 18k Gold\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/earrings\"\u003eEarrings\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelbuild\"\u003eJewelBuild™\u003c\/a\u003e for guidance on building a modular jewellery system around a piece like this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JEWELHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55739839807753,"sku":"FJGSE001","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9626\/6249\/files\/FJGSE001.jpg?v=1788294993","url":"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/14k-white-gold-diamond-earrings-18-diamonds-0-54ct-checker-grid","provider":"JewelHub.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}