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Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings

A pair of earrings can become a favorite accessory when they feel comfortable and easy to wear. Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings from Carat Diamonds offer styles suitable for everyday wear and special occasions, helping you choo... Read more
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Portuguese Cut Cyan Blue Moissanite Earrings designed in white gold stud earrings with 5 prong claw setting. Stud earrings crafted using Portuguese cut earrings in Moissanite Earrings style.
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Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings

A pair of earrings can become a favorite accessory when they feel comfortable and easy to wear. Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings from Carat Diamonds offer styles suitable for everyday wear and special occasions, helping you choose a design that reflects your personal preferences and complements a variety of looks.

There is a kind of beauty that never follows trends; it simply endures. Our Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings are built on that principle. Rooted in the design traditions of the Victorian era, the Art Deco period, and the romantic craftsmanship of old-world jewelry making, each pair in this collection is a quiet statement: refined, deliberate, and made to last a lifetime.

Whether you're shopping for moissanite wedding earrings, a meaningful anniversary gift, or an everyday luxury you'll reach for again and again, this collection offers something that mass-produced jewelry simply cannot: genuine antique craftsmanship expressed through ethical gemstone jewelry.

What Makes Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings Different

Modern brilliant cuts are designed for maximum light return under bright, controlled conditions. Antique cuts, such as the Old Mine Cut, the Old European Cut, the cushion, and the rose cut, were shaped by candlelight and crafted by hand. They produce a softer, more romantic kind of sparkle: deep flashes, rich warmth, and a fire that moves differently with the wearer.

When you pair that old-world sparkle with lab created moissanite, you get something genuinely special. Moissanite is one of the hardest and most brilliant gemstones on earth, second only to diamond in durability and exceptionally close in refractive index. In an antique cut, that brilliance takes on a crushed-ice, vintage quality that feels far more personal than the uniform sparkle of a modern round.

This is the Old European Cut look, reimagined for the modern wearer and made accessible without compromising on quality or ethics.

The Craft Behind Each Pair

Every pair in this collection is handmade moissanite jewelry, not stamped from a mould, not assembled at scale. Our goldsmiths work with techniques that have been passed down through generations of fine jewelry making. The result is intricate metalwork that you can feel as much as see.

Look closely at each setting, and you'll find:

Milgrain detailing those tiny, bead-like edges that frame the stone and give each piece its characteristic antique texture

Filigree design, delicate, lace-like wirework woven directly into the setting to create dimension and visual depth

Hand-engraved surfaces, scrollwork, floral motifs, and geometric patterns carved individually into precious metal

These are not decorative afterthoughts. They are the defining features of heirloom-style jewelry details that give each piece its soul.

Style Periods Represented in This Collection

  • Victorian Style Moissanite Earrings: The Victorian era (1837–1901) gave us jewelry built on meaningful nature motifs, soft curves, and a romantic design language rooted in sentimentality. These earrings draw from that tradition. Flowers, leaves, crescents, warmth. Jewelry that tells a story.
  • Art Deco Earrings with Moissanite: Art Deco (1920s–1930s) replaced romance with precision. Geometric lines, sharp symmetry, bold graphic contrast. Our Art Deco moissanite earrings carry that same visual confidence, angular settings, strong negative space, and stones that command attention.
  • Old Mine Cut Moissanite Earrings: One of the earliest faceted cuts, the Old Mine Cut was hand-shaped for candlelight, high crown, small table, and large culet. Warm, soft glow. Our antique cut moissanite earrings honour those original proportions, exactly old-world fire that modern cuts simply don't replicate.

Antique Moissanite Stud Earrings vs. Antique Moissanite Drop Earrings

Our collection spans two primary silhouettes, each suited to a different kind of occasion and personal style.

Antique Moissanite Stud Earrings

Classic moissanite stud earrings in an antique setting are the definition of everyday luxury. They sit close to the ear, letting the stone and its milgrain or filigree surround carry the design. These are the earrings you put on in the morning and forget you're wearing until someone stops to ask about them. Ideal for daily wear, professional settings, and as moissanite bridal earrings for a bride who wants understated elegance rather than drama.

Antique Moissanite Drop Earrings

Drop earrings bring movement into the design. As the stone catches light from different angles with every turn of the head, the brilliance changes, deeper, more complex, more alive. Our antique drop styles often combine multiple elements: a stud component at the ear, a short articulated link, and a pendant stone below. These are the pieces you wear to a wedding, an anniversary dinner, or whenever you want the jewelry to be part of the occasion.

Why Moissanite? The Ethical Luxury Choice

Lab-grown, conflict-free, no mining required. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale with a refractive index higher than diamond, moissanite delivers more fire and color, and in an antique cut, that difference is unmistakable. Ethical and exceptional.

Perfect for Every Occasion That Matters

Wedding Day Jewelry

Antique cut stones photograph distinctly their warmth and fire hold detail in both natural and flash photography better than modern brilliant cuts. Whether paired with an antique bridal look or a contemporary gown, these earrings read as elegant in every format.

Anniversary Gifts

An anniversary gift should feel considered. Victorian or Art Deco drops carry romantic weight that a modern piece rarely does; they reference history, craft, and intention. An elegant gift she'll actually wear.

Everyday Wear

Moissanite's durability makes these practical for daily use. The stud silhouettes, especially, are designed to be worn through everything, work, travel, and weekends without feeling out of place.

What to Look For When Choosing Antique Cut Moissanite Earrings

Stone Shape

Old Mine and Old European cuts have a rounded square or circular outline with a high crown. Cushion antique cuts have slightly rounded corners and a larger face. The Old Mine reads warmest; the cushion most dramatic. Choose based on how you'll wear them and what they'll sit alongside.


Metal Choice

Yellow gold is the traditional pairing for antique cuts, warm, cohesive, and heirloom in feel. White gold and platinum suit Art Deco settings. Rose gold sits in between: romantic and slightly softer, popular for vintage-inspired designs.


Setting Detail
Look for genuine milgrain at the stone border, not machined approximations. Hand-engraved surfaces should have irregular depth; the variation is what separates handwork from laser-cut decoration.

Unique Moissanite Earrings, Designed to Be Worn for Generations

Every pair in this collection is handmade in the truest sense, engraved, set, and finished by a craftsperson. Two pairs of the same style share a design, not an identical execution. These are pieces built for daily wear, made to be passed down, repaired, and still look intentional decades from now. That's what heirloom means to us. 

Why Choose Carat Diamonds?

Carat Diamonds is a fine jewelry brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and ethically sourced gemstones. Every piece is made to order, with a focus on unusual cuts, considered design, and long-term wearability.

We offer 30-day returns, worldwide shipping, and a virtual appointment service for custom and bespoke orders. Explore our full range of moissanite earrings, antique cut engagement rings, and bespoke jewelry or get in touch to begin your custom piece.

SHOP MOISSANITE  ENGAGEMENT RINGS

SHOP BY SHAPE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carat Diamonds carries a dedicated antique cut moissanite earrings collection worth browsing. You can also find a wide range of vintage-style options through various independent jewelers and specialist gemstone retailers online.
Yes. Moissanite has a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, making it the second hardest gemstone after diamond (10). It is resistant to scratching, chipping, and dulling with normal daily wear. Earrings see less mechanical stress than rings, so moissanite is an excellent and long-lasting choice.
Absolutely. Antique cut moissanite earrings are a popular choice for brides, particularly those wearing vintage-inspired, art deco, or nature-inspired engagement rings. The faceting style complements old cut and rose cut centre stones especially well. Cyan blue moissanite is also increasingly popular as a something blue bridal detail.
Old cut refers specifically to the old mine cut and old European cut, historical round and cushion shapes with high crowns and open culets. Antique cut is the broader category that includes old cuts plus Portuguese cut, hexagon step cut, rose cut, and other historically-inspired styles. All share the broad-facet, high-character aesthetic, each with a distinct silhouette and light pattern.
Antique cut moissanite features fewer, larger facets that produce warm, colourful fire rather than sharp brilliance. Its high crown, small table, and large culet give it a distinctive domed look with a romantic, vintage character that glows beautifully in candlelight.
OEC earrings have a domed crown, open facets, and a warm, deep sparkle with a visible centre "eye." Modern cuts use 58 optimised facets for sharper, brighter brilliance. OEC = vintage character; modern = maximum sparkle.
Clean weekly with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, bleach, and chlorine. Store in soft pouches and have prongs checked every 6–12 months.
Yes. All pieces at Carat Diamonds are available in 14k or 18k white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. Stone shape, carat weight, and setting style are customisable through our bespoke jewellery service. Book a virtual appointment to discuss your brief.
Carat Diamonds carries a dedicated antique cut moissanite earrings collection worth browsing. You can also find a wide range of vintage-style options through various independent jewelers and specialist gemstone retailers online.
Yes. Moissanite has a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, making it the second hardest gemstone after diamond (10). It is resistant to scratching, chipping, and dulling with normal daily wear. Earrings see less mechanical stress than rings, so moissanite is an excellent and long-lasting choice.
Absolutely. Antique cut moissanite earrings are a popular choice for brides, particularly those wearing vintage-inspired, art deco, or nature-inspired engagement rings. The faceting style complements old cut and rose cut centre stones especially well. Cyan blue moissanite is also increasingly popular as a something blue bridal detail.
Old cut refers specifically to the old mine cut and old European cut, historical round and cushion shapes with high crowns and open culets. Antique cut is the broader category that includes old cuts plus Portuguese cut, hexagon step cut, rose cut, and other historically-inspired styles. All share the broad-facet, high-character aesthetic, each with a distinct silhouette and light pattern.
Antique cut moissanite features fewer, larger facets that produce warm, colourful fire rather than sharp brilliance. Its high crown, small table, and large culet give it a distinctive domed look with a romantic, vintage character that glows beautifully in candlelight.
OEC earrings have a domed crown, open facets, and a warm, deep sparkle with a visible centre "eye." Modern cuts use 58 optimised facets for sharper, brighter brilliance. OEC = vintage character; modern = maximum sparkle.
Clean weekly with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, bleach, and chlorine. Store in soft pouches and have prongs checked every 6–12 months.
Yes. All pieces at Carat Diamonds are available in 14k or 18k white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. Stone shape, carat weight, and setting style are customisable through our bespoke jewellery service. Book a virtual appointment to discuss your brief.