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A pair of white gold dangle earrings with square dark green moissanite studs at the top, below which marquise and round clear stones form a leaf motif around a twisted double-strand pave section ending in a smooth curved tip.

Leaf & Vine Drop Earrings Matching an Engagement Ring

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14k white gold, green moissanite, colorless moissanite

H. wanted earrings that carried the exact details of her engagement ring down her ear for her wedding day, planning to wear them alone with her dress with no necklace. She and her fiance picked the green stone color together to match his suit, and the final gem shape went to a vote between the two of them. When they arrived in time for her bridal photos, she wrote back simply: 'I love them! Thank you so much!'

'I LOVE THEM!' — on seeing the final render

'I love them! Thank you so much!' — on delivery

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For herself Wedding Complete the Set Companion pendant to a ring

Quick specs

Design type

Earrings Drop

Primary Metal

White gold 14k

Shape / Cut

Princess Cut

Primary Stone

Moissanite

Accent Stones

Other

Style

Dangling Leaf Nautical Organic Twisted Vine

Design Complexity

Complex

Intent

Complete the Set Companion pendant to a ring

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Total drop length 3 inches. Top stone approximately 1 carat, princess cut.

How they made it distinctive

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Top stone color was matched specifically to the groom's suit shade, chosen together by the couple from a swatch photo
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Design repeats the leaf-and-vine pattern from the side of the client's engagement ring, extended down a 3-inch drop
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Square moissanite tops chosen at 1 carat size specifically because matching natural tourmaline wasn't available at that size
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3-inch length chosen so the earrings alone would serve as the wedding day's statement piece with no necklace
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Twisted double-strand vine body with a continuous line of round accent stones down the center

How you'd make it yours

Stone: this piece uses green and colorless moissanite; a new commission could use natural gemstones or diamonds for a different look

Metal: this piece is 14k white gold; the same leaf-and-vine design works equally well in yellow or rose gold

Length: this piece is 3 inches to stand alone without a necklace; a new piece could be made shorter for everyday wear

Top stone shape: this piece uses a square-cut top stone; a new commission could use a different cut or orientation

One of a kind: this exact pair was designed to mirror one specific engagement ring and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one, not a copy

Design changes made

The top stone orientation was changed from a diamond-point layout to a squared layout, then briefly reconsidered before the client confirmed she wanted to keep the original diamond-point orientation after all. The length was also extended to a full 3 inches so the single pair could stand in for a necklace.

Who this is for

This pair is for someone who wants their wedding day jewelry to visually connect back to their engagement ring rather than standing apart from it. It's especially right for a bride who wants one statement piece to do the work of both earrings and a necklace, and who's comfortable taking the time to get small design details exactly right before production begins.

How it's made

Once the final design was approved, the piece was 3D printed in wax and attached to a wax tree inside a flask. The flask was placed in a kiln to burn out the wax, leaving a hollow mold, and molten 14k white gold was poured into that mold under pressure. After cooling, the raw earrings were removed from their molds and prepared for finishing. Each earring was cleaned and polished to bring up the white gold's bright finish before the stonework began. The square top moissanite was set first in a four-prong head, followed by the marquise and round colorless moissanites arranged into the leaf clusters along the upper portion. The round accent stones lining the twisted vine body were set last, in a continuous channel running down each earring's length to the smooth curved tail.

Key note

Because the top gem size made matching tourmaline difficult to source, every stone in the pair — the green centers and the colorless accents alike — was custom-cut moissanite rather than a mix of gem species.

Pricing guidance

Long dangle earrings of this length and detail sit toward the upper end of custom earring pricing, since they require significantly more metal and stone-setting labor than a stud or short drop. Metal choice is one of the biggest swing factors — white gold runs meaningfully higher than sterling silver for the same design. Custom-cut stones to match a specific color and the number of accent stones used also move the price substantially.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from sterling silver to 14k or 18k white gold
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Using natural gemstones instead of moissanite for the green top stones
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Increasing the dangle length beyond 3 inches
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Adding more accent stones to extend the leaf clusters further down the piece
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Custom-cutting stones to an exact color match rather than using stock sizes

Moves price down ↓

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Using sterling silver instead of white gold
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Shortening the dangle length to 1.5–2 inches
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Reducing the number of accent stones in the leaf clusters
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Using a single consistent stone size rather than custom-cut sizing
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Simplifying the vine body to a single strand rather than a twisted double strand

Questions people ask

Can earrings really be made to match the side details of a ring?

Yes — a ring's side profile, including its leaf or vine pattern and accent stone placement, can be scaled up and repeated down an earring's length. The design team typically works from a clear photo of the ring alongside a written description of the details the client wants carried over. Because an earring is longer and viewed from a different angle than a ring's shank, the pattern is usually adapted or repeated in sections rather than copied exactly to scale. The result reads as clearly related to the ring without being a literal shrink-wrap of it.

What is moissanite and how does it compare to natural gemstones?

Moissanite is a lab-created stone known for its brilliance and hardness, rated 9.25 on the Mohs scale, just below diamond. It can be produced in a wide range of colors, including deep greens, which makes it useful when a very specific color match is needed and natural stones in that exact shade aren't readily available in the right size. It's also more consistently available in custom-cut sizes than many natural colored gemstones. For earrings worn occasionally, like for a wedding, it holds up well with minimal care.

Why would a jeweler use moissanite instead of green tourmaline for a colored stone?

Green tourmaline is a natural stone with limited availability in certain sizes and exact color matches, especially at larger carat weights. When a client needs a specific shade — like a dark moss green matched to a suit color — and a larger stone size, custom-cut moissanite is often more achievable and more consistent than sourcing natural tourmaline. Moissanite also holds color well and doesn't have the same sourcing lead times as a natural stone cut to an unusual size. The visual result at a glance is very similar to natural green tourmaline.

How much does a pair of long dangle earrings like this typically cost?

Long dangle earrings with this level of detail — multiple accent stones, a twisted vine body, and a substantial 3-inch length — sit toward the higher end of custom earring pricing. Metal choice is the largest single factor, with white gold costing meaningfully more than sterling silver for the same design. Stone count, stone type, and whether stones need to be custom-cut to an exact color also affect the final price significantly.

How long does it take to make a custom pair of earrings like this?

From final design approval to a finished piece, production typically takes about four to five weeks. Before that, the design phase — turning a reference photo and description into a 3D render for approval — usually takes about a week, sometimes longer if adjustments are requested. The process includes wax 3D printing, casting, cleaning, polishing, and hand-setting the stones. Total time from first deposit to delivery can run several months when design revisions or payment scheduling are involved, but the hands-on production portion is the four-to-five week window.

Can I change the design after I've already approved a render?

Minor adjustments are often possible up until production actually begins, such as changing a stone's orientation or confirming a final detail you're unsure about. Once wax printing and casting start, changes become much more difficult and costly because the piece has already taken physical form. It's best to flag any hesitation before giving final approval, though jewelers will generally try to accommodate a late change if production hasn't started yet.

Is white gold a good choice for long dangle earrings, or does weight become an issue?

White gold is a solid choice for dangle earrings of moderate length, like a 3-inch design, because it holds detail well and has a bright, cool-toned finish that suits colorless accent stones. Weight becomes more of a concern with platinum, which is considerably heavier and generally not recommended for longer dangle styles because it can pull on the earlobe. For a 3-inch earring with multiple stone-set sections, white gold balances durability and comfortable everyday wearability better than a denser metal would.

Can the top stone shape be changed after the design is finalized?

Yes, within reason — changing a top stone's orientation, such as from a point-down diamond layout to a squared layout, is a relatively simple adjustment if it's requested before the piece enters production. It becomes more complex once the prongs and setting have been cast specifically for one orientation. Clients are encouraged to compare sketches of both orientations side by side before finalizing, since the two can look quite different once set.