SHERIDAN, Wyo., It is a moment every jewelry owner dreads: reaching into a jewelry box only to find one lonely diamond stud, its partner lost to a drain, a gym locker, or a carpet. Historically, consumers facing this “orphan earring” problem were forced to purchase a completely new pair at full price.

LearningJewelry.com announces the release of its latest consumer resource, Where to Buy a Single Lab Grown Diamond Stud Earring, designed to help buyers replace missing stones or purchase single studs for fashion without breaking the bank.

Disrupting the “Pairs Only” Market Most major jewelry retailers only sell diamond studs in pre-matched pairs. This leaves consumers with a frustrating choice when an earring is lost: retire the remaining stud or spend double what is necessary to replace the set. The new guide identifies top-tier retailers that allow for single-stone purchases and explains how to match the specifications of a new lab-grown diamond to an existing one.

“Losing a diamond stud feels like throwing money away, and for years, the industry forced customers to overspend to fix the problem,” says Juli Church, Certified Diamontologist at LearningJewelry.com. “With the rise of lab-grown diamonds, we aren’t just seeing lower prices; we are seeing more flexible buying options. Our guide empowers buyers to find that perfect match for their remaining stud, saving them hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars.”