{"product_id":"illusion-diamond-earrings-round-brilliant-0-12ct-102-10015-1-2-5","title":"Illusion Earring (Round), 0.12 ct ��� 102-10015\/1(2.5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eillusion diamond earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e in solid gold — engineered to make your diamonds appear dramatically larger than their carat weight. This Qutahia Jewellery design features 0.12ct total Round Brilliant cut diamonds (per pair) in a mirror-polished solid gold illusion setting, available in 14ct or 18ct yellow, white, or rose gold with natural or lab-grown stone options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qutahia Jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14ct or 18ct gold — yellow, white or rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Brilliant cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal carat weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12ct (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural or lab-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror-polished illusion mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow illusion settings make your diamonds look dramatically larger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eillusion setting\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered technique: a mirror-polished solid gold surround reflects both the diamond and the surrounding light, visually extending the stone outward. From a normal viewing distance, the eye reads the reflected light as part of the diamond — making 0.12ct Round Brilliant cut diamonds appear significantly larger than their certificate weight. Browse the full Illusion collection at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qutahia.co.uk\/collections\/illusion-diamond-earrings\"\u003equtahia.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiamond prices increase exponentially with carat weight. A 1.0ct stone does not simply cost twice what a 0.5ct costs — it costs four to five times as much, for a visual difference that is highly dependent on cut and setting. You want earrings with genuine diamond presence without committing to a price point that makes you cautious about daily wear. \u003cstrong\u003eIllusion diamond earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e solve this problem intelligently: engineered optics rather than raw carat weight, in solid gold that stands up to everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Round Brilliant in an Illusion Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Round Brilliant is the most optically optimised diamond shape ever developed — 57 or 58 precisely angled facets designed to return light directly to the viewer. In an illusion setting, the mirror-polished circular plate amplifies this further: the reflected light from the plate aligns with the light returning from the diamond, creating a combined brilliance that reads as a single, larger stone. The result is an earring that draws the eye and holds it, at a fraction of the carat weight that a larger stone would require. This is not a visual trick — it is applied optics in fine jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicture This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou put them in for work. By mid-morning someone asks what size your diamonds are. You say 0.12ct. They look surprised — they read larger than that in the office light. The mirror-polished gold has done exactly what it was designed to do. At the end of the day, the earrings go back in the box looking identical to how they left it: solid gold, properly set diamonds, a polished surface that has held its finish. That is the promise of \u003cstrong\u003eillusion diamond earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e built correctly in solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an illusion diamond setting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn illusion setting uses a mirror-polished metal plate surrounding the diamond, engraved or shaped to reflect light in alignment with the stone. The reflected light is read by the eye as part of the diamond, making it appear larger. The diamond is genuine — the illusion refers to the setting technique, not the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre illusion set diamonds real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The diamond in an illusion setting is a real, genuine diamond. The carat weight shown is the actual diamond weight. You can verify the stone with a diamond tester. The illusion setting is a legitimate jewellery technique used in fine jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo illusion set earrings hold up to daily wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — if made in solid gold. The mirror-polished plate must retain its finish for the optical effect to work. In solid gold, the plate holds its polish through daily wear; in plated settings, the surface degrades and the illusion effect diminishes. Qutahia uses solid gold for all illusion settings specifically to preserve the optical performance long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean illusion diamond earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water with a drop of washing-up liquid and a soft brush. Avoid abrasive cloths or pastes — the mirror-polished plate is critical to the illusion effect and scratching it would reduce the visual performance of the piece. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a lint-free cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size illusion diamond earrings should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyday wear, the 0.08ct to 0.15ct range provides a natural, wearable size. The illusion setting makes these read as 0.20ct to 0.30ct visually. For an evening or occasion earring, 0.20ct to 0.30ct total (reading as 0.40ct to 0.50ct) creates a more deliberate presence. 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