# 4-Prong Basket Setting Moissanite 14K Gold Filled Stud Earrings

## Open On Every Side.

A small gold basket holds the stone with its sides left open, so light reaches it from underneath as well as from above. Quiet from the front, considered from every other angle.

-   **14K Gold Filled** - a solid 14K gold layer bonded to a brass core, stamped 1/20 14K GF
-   **Round Moissanite** - D Color, VVS1, Excellent Cut
-   **4-Prong Basket Setting** - an open gallery under the stone lets light in from below
-   **Push-back closure** - comfortable for all-day wear, sold as a pair
-   **Passes diamond testers** - GRA report included
-   **Tarnish-Resistant** - holds its warm gold color with everyday wear
-   **Nickel & lead-free** - safe for sensitive skin

_Carat weights are approximate diamond equivalent weights (DEW)._

## Details

- **Price:** 99.0 USD - 169.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Sensitive Stones
- **Type:** Stud Earrings
- **Tags:** moissanite

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 14K Gold Filled / 4mm (0.3ct each) | 99.00 USD | In stock |
| 14K Gold Filled / 5mm (0.5ct each) | 109.00 USD | In stock |
| 14K Gold Filled / 6.5mm (1.0ct each) | 119.00 USD | In stock |
| 14K Gold Filled / 8mm (2ct each) | 149.00 USD | In stock |
| 14K Gold Filled / 9mm (3ct each) | 169.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- 14K gold filled moissanite stud earrings in yellow gold, side profile showing the open basket setting and the 1/20 14K GF stamp - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite solitaire stud earring in yellow gold, round brilliant D color VVS1 worn on the ear - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite stud earrings in yellow gold, front and side view showing the four claw basket setting and 1/20 14K GF stamp - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite solitaire stud earrings in yellow gold, pair held in hand to show size - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite solitaire stud earring in yellow gold, 1ct round brilliant D color VVS1, worn on ear - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite solitaire stud earring in yellow gold, mens 0.5ct round brilliant D color VVS1, worn on ear - Sensitive Stones
- Moissanite solitaire stud earring size guide showing 0.3ct to 3ct on female and male ears, 4mm to 9mm - Sensitive Stones
- Educational infographic showing 14K gold-filled construction with 5% karat gold bonded to brass core, compared to solid gold and brass gold plating - Sensitive Stones
- 14K gold filled moissanite stud earring specifications in yellow gold, round brilliant 4mm to 9mm and 0.3ct to 3ct DEW with an open basket setting - Sensitive Stones

## Additional Information

- **AI Description:** 4-Prong Basket Setting Moissanite 14K Gold Filled Stud Earrings Type: Solitaire stud earrings - Material: 14K gold filled over a brass core, stamped 1/20 14K GF - Gold layer: solid 14K gold, at least 5% of the total weight - Stone: round brilliant moissanite, D color, VVS1, Excellent cut - Weight: about 0.7g to 2.6g per earring - Setting: four slim prongs, one stone per stud - Stone sizes: 4mm (0.3ct), 5mm (0.5ct), 6.5mm (1ct), 8mm (2ct) or 9mm (3ct) each - Closure: push back - Sold as a pair - Worn by: unisex - Certification: GRA report included - Care: tarnish-resistant, nickel-free and lead-free Also known as: basket set studs, basket setting earrings, solitaire studs, moissanite stud earrings, four prong studs, gold filled studs, round stud earrings, diamond stud alternative. A solitaire stud is a single stone on a post with nothing else set around it, which is what separates it from a halo stud, where small stones ring the center, and from a cluster stud, where several stones sit in one setting. Best for: sensitive ears, everyday wear, a first pair of real studs, wearing to work and to occasions without changing, stacking with hoops in a second piercing, and unisex gifting. Gift occasions: birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, milestone gift, just because. About the product A pair of solitaire studs, each holding a single round moissanite in four slim prongs rising from a small open basket. The basket is a gallery of metal that sits between the stone and the post, with its sides left open, so light can reach the underside of the stone as well as the top. Four claws is the most open way to hold a round stone: they meet it at four points around the girdle and leave the rest of the outline clear, so the stone is what you see rather than the metal around it. The metal is a layer of solid 14K gold, at least 5% of the total weight, bonded to a brass core and stamped 1/20 14K GF. A push back holds each stud in place. Five sizes run from 4mm, a fine everyday stud, to 9mm, which is a clear statement. A GRA report is included. Q: Why choose these studs? A: A solitaire stud is the piece of jewelry most people wear most often, so the stone is worth getting right. These use D color VVS1 moissanite cut to Excellent grade, which at these sizes gives real fire, the flashes of colored light you see as the stone moves. Moissanite rates 9.25 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, just below diamond at 10, so it stands up to being worn daily for years. Q: What is a basket setting and what does it do? A: The basket is an open frame of metal beneath the stone that the four prongs rise from. Its sides are cut away, so the stone is held securely while light still reaches it from below and from the sides rather than only the top. A basket also lifts the stone a little off the lobe, which is the main visible difference from a martini setting, where the prongs run straight to the post with nothing underneath. We also sell the same studs in a six prong setting, and neither is better made than the other: four claws show more of the stone, six put metal at more points. It is a look you choose, not a quality difference. Q: Which size should I choose? A: Every size uses the same stone and setting, so this is about presence rather than quality. 4mm (0.3ct each) is a fine everyday stud that sits neatly in the lobe. 5mm (0.5ct each) is the classic starter size. 6.5mm (1ct each) is the most popular, noticeable without dominating. 8mm (2ct each) reads clearly across a room, and 9mm (3ct each) is a deliberate statement. Buying a gift and cannot ask? 5mm or 6.5mm are the safest choices. Q: Are these for women or men? A: Both. A round solitaire stud is genuinely unisex and men buy them at every size here, often a single stud rather than the pair. The setting, the metal and the stone are identical whoever wears them. Q: What does 14K gold filled mean? A: A layer of solid 14K gold is bonded to a core metal under heat and pressure, and the piece has to be at least one twentieth gold by weight before it can be called gold filled at all. On these studs the core is brass and each is stamped 1/20 14K GF. The gold you see and touch is genuine 14K gold, and the warm yellow color comes from the gold itself. Q: What is the difference between gold filled, gold plated, vermeil and solid gold? A: They differ in how much gold is on the piece and how it is attached, and they are not all measured the same way. Solid 14K gold is 58.3% gold the whole way through. Gold filled, which is what these studs are, bonds a layer of solid 14K gold to a core metal under heat and pressure, and US standards require that layer to be at least one twentieth of the item's metal weight, which is why they carry the 1/20 14K GF stamp. Vermeil is sterling silver plated with gold of at least 10 karat, and it is measured by thickness rather than weight, at a minimum of 2.5 microns. Gold plated applies a gold layer over a base metal, and the thickness varies by maker. Each suits a different piece and a different budget. Q: Are they safe for sensitive ears? A: Yes, and this is the reason many people choose gold filled for studs specifically. The post that passes through the piercing and everything resting against your ear is 14K gold, and the earrings are nickel-free and lead-free. Nickel is the metal behind most jewelry reactions, which is why these stay wearable for people who cannot keep costume studs in for more than an hour. Q: How does a push back work and will they stay on? A: A push back is the small friction back that slides onto the post and grips it. Push it on until it sits snug against the ear without pinching. They hold well for everyday wear. The grip on any friction back eases over time, so check them now and then. A spare back costs very little and the pair stays yours. Q: Can I sleep in them? A: You can, and studs are the safest earring to sleep in because there is nothing to dangle or catch. That said, a four prong setting has small points that can snag a pillowcase or hair over time, and pressure on the back while you sleep will loosen a push back faster. If you wear them overnight regularly, the larger sizes are the ones to take out. Q: Will the gold wear or fade? A: With normal everyday wear, no. The gold is a solid bonded layer, so the color comes from the gold itself and holds through years of wear. Put them in after perfume, hairspray and sunscreen rather than before, since those are what dull gold fastest, take them out before swimming, and keep them away from chlorine and harsh chemicals. Q: Will the moissanite lose its sparkle or turn cloudy? A: No. Moissanite does not cloud or dull with age. If a stud starts to look flat, that is a film of hairspray, skin oil or shampoo on the stone, and most of it collects underneath where you cannot see it. Clean them in lukewarm soapy water with a soft brush worked around and under the setting, then rinse and pat dry. Q: Will they pass a diamond tester? A: Yes. Moissanite reads as diamond on the standard pen-style testers because it conducts heat in much the same way a diamond does. A jeweler's combined moissanite and diamond tester will correctly identify it as moissanite, which is exactly what you would expect. A GRA report is included with your pair. Q: How should I store them? A: Keep the backs on the posts so they do not go missing, and store the pair in its pouch apart from other jewelry so nothing knocks the prongs. Wipe them with a soft cloth after wear. Carat weights are approximate diamond equivalent weights (DEW) and listed per earring.

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> Updated: 2026-10-15