# Stud Earrings

Stud earrings are small, often subtle, earrings that can feature a gemstone or be made entirely of metal. The most common example is a simple metal ball earring. Over time, it became fashionable to include diamonds in the design, usually set in a bezel or basket setting. Although these designs were originally intended for young girls, they quickly gained popularity among all age groups. Today, stud earrings are often characterized by a single diamond, which can be as large as 2 carats.

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### **Design a pair of diamond stud earrings using RhinoArtisan.**

In this tutorial you will learn how to:

* Selecting a suitable diamond and move on to choosing and customizing the basket setting that will hold the gem.

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* Adjust the prong rails for added security and add the post to complete the earring model.

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* Use the curator panel

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stud3-1024x396.png)

* Create a pair and pose the model. Discover **new commands**.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stud4-2-1024x396.png)

* Produce a professional-quality render of your finished design.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stud5-1024x396.png)

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to create a beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings from scratch.
