Kylie Jenner did it first — and then everyone else caught on. The pear-shaped diamond stud, worn tilted at roughly 45 degrees with the rounded belly down and the point angled up toward the temple, has become one of the most photographed earrings on the red carpet and on Instagram. It reads as a solitaire stud from across the room, then reveals its distinctive teardrop silhouette up close.
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View this post on InstagramTraditional pear studs sit vertically, point straight up. What Kylie and her stylists popularised is a small, deliberate rotation — the pear tips clockwise on the right ear and anticlockwise on the left, so the point follows the line of the cheekbone. It flatters the face, catches the light differently as the head moves, and quietly signals that the wearer knows exactly what she is doing.
The celebrities driving the pear-stud trend
Kylie Jenner is the reason we are all talking about this. She has been photographed in angled pear studs at multiple Paris Fashion Week appearances and in her own Instagram close-ups, usually paired with a slicked-back bun so nothing competes with the earring.
Hailey Bieber has worn the same silhouette in white gold at Rhode Beauty events, again with hair pulled off the face. Her stylist Karla Welch has spoken about preferring one strong earring over a stacked ear moment.
Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid have both been spotted in variations of the look, and the trend has trickled down through TikTok, where "pear stud angle" videos rack up millions of views.
Why the 45-degree angle works
A pear diamond is asymmetric by nature. Set it point-up like a classic solitaire pendant and it reads as formal jewellery. Set it point-down and it reads as a drop. Tilt it 45 degrees and something interesting happens: the wide belly of the diamond sits on the earlobe like a round stud, but the tapered point draws a line upward, elongating the neck and drawing the eye toward the face.
From a light-performance point of view, the angle also helps. The broad belly of a pear cut has the most brilliance, so keeping it forward-facing means the earring flashes light every time the wearer moves her head.
The Reve Diamonds pear studs
Our Pear Diamond Earring Studs in 18k White Gold are built to sit at exactly this angle. The pear diamonds you select are held in a slim four-claw setting with the clasp hidden underneath, and the post is positioned so the diamond rests naturally at the celebrity-approved tilt without you having to fuss with it in the mirror.
You choose your own pair of pear diamonds to complete them — lab-grown D VS1 as a starting point, natural on request, from around 1ct up to the full Kylie-scale 6-7ct each. The setting price is £1,440; the diamond pair is priced separately based on the stones you pick. All our jewellery is designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, and shipping is free.
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FAQ
How much are the earrings?
The 18k white gold setting alone is £1,440 for the pair. You then choose the pair of pear diamonds separately — lab-grown or natural, any carat weight — and we set them for you. Total price depends on the stones you pick.
What carat size can I go?
Any. A good, flattering size that gets noticed without being over the top is around 3ct each. Common choices sit between 1ct each for a subtle everyday stud and 6-7ct each for the full Kylie-Jenner-scale statement. We build the setting to fit the exact stones you choose.
Lab-grown or natural diamonds?
Both. Lab-grown D VS1 pears are the most popular starting point on price. Natural diamonds, including fancy shapes and colours, are available on request.
Which way does the point face?
For the trend look, the rounded belly of the pear sits at the bottom and the point angles up and slightly outward — mirroring the line of the cheekbone at roughly 45 degrees off vertical.
Are pear studs comfortable enough for daily wear?
Yes. The four-claw setting sits flat against the earlobe with the clasp hidden underneath, so they are comfortable enough to sleep in and the rounded belly of the pear absorbs any accidental knocks rather than the tip.
Can I customise the metal?
Yes. 18k white, yellow or rose gold and platinum are all available. Turnaround is typically 2-2.5 weeks once the design and diamonds are confirmed. Book a virtual appointment and we will walk through metal, diamond origin and carat weight together.
