Zyven Emerald Matrix Studs

Why You'll Love It

The Zyven Emerald Matrix Studs are the most geometric piece in our emerald collection — a 3.5mm square stud divided into four equal quadrants, two of which hold prong-set round lab-grown emeralds and two of which are solid polished gold, the emerald quadrants placed diagonally opposite each other so that the stud reads as a two-by-two grid with a diagonal axis of vivid green. The result is a stud that is simultaneously a piece of fine jewelry and a piece of graphic design: at arm's length it reads as a small square of green and gold; up close it reveals its four-quadrant grid, its two individual emeralds, and the precise geometry of its construction. At 3.5mm across, the Zyven Matrix is the smallest and most architectural piece in our earring collection — a stud that earns its place in the daily rotation through precision rather than scale.

Stone Details

• Stones: Two round-cut lab-grown emeralds per earring
• Total stone weight: 0.05ct (both earrings combined)
• Arrangement: Diagonal — top-left and bottom-right quadrants of a 2×2 grid
• Setting: Prong-set, individual prongs for each emerald within its quadrant
• Emerald: Lab-grown, vivid green, eye-clean
• Conflict-free, ethically sourced
• Sold as a pair

Design Details

• Dimensions: 3.5mm × 3.5mm per earring
• Construction: Four-quadrant square grid — two emerald quadrants (diagonal), two solid gold quadrants
• Setting: Prong-set round emeralds within recessed quadrant frames
• Gold quadrants: Solid polished 14K gold, flush with emerald table surfaces
• Closure: Flat-back (labret-style) — sits flush against the lobe, no butterfly
• Available in: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold

The Matrix Grid

The four-quadrant grid of the Zyven Matrix is not decorative — it is structural. The square face of the stud is divided by two perpendicular rails into four equal square cells, each cell framed by the raised gold rails on two sides and the outer edge of the stud on the other two. Two of the four cells — the top-left and bottom-right — contain prong-set round emeralds, their vivid green faces flush with the top of the gold rails. The other two cells — the top-right and bottom-left — are solid polished gold, their surfaces at the same level as the emerald tables, creating a completely flat front face with a checkerboard-like alternation of green and gold. The diagonal placement of the emeralds gives the grid a rotational symmetry: the stud looks identical whether rotated 0° or 180°, and the diagonal axis of green reads as a deliberate compositional choice rather than a random arrangement.

Why a Flat-Back?

The flat-back closure — a labret-style disc that sits flush against the back of the lobe — is the most comfortable and most secure earring closure for small, lightweight studs. Unlike a butterfly back, which can shift and rotate during wear, the flat-back disc distributes pressure evenly across the lobe and holds the stud in a fixed orientation — important for a geometric piece like the Zyven Matrix, where the diagonal orientation of the emeralds is part of the design. The flat-back also sits closer to the lobe than a butterfly back, reducing the visible post length and giving the earring a cleaner, more minimal profile from the side.

Why Lab-Grown Emerald?

Lab-grown emeralds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural emeralds — the same crystal structure, the same refractive index, the same vivid green color — but grown in a controlled environment that produces stones with fewer inclusions, greater clarity, and greater consistency than most natural emeralds. In the Zyven Matrix, where the two emeralds per earring must be matched for color and size to maintain the symmetry of the grid, the consistency of lab-grown stones is essential: each pair of emeralds is selected to be identical in color and diameter, ensuring that the diagonal axis of green reads as a single, uniform field rather than two mismatched stones.

Craftsmanship Specs

• Metal: Solid 14K Gold (Yellow, White, or Rose)
• Dimensions: 3.5mm × 3.5mm per earring
• Stones: Two round lab-grown emeralds per earring, prong-set in diagonal quadrants
• Total stone weight: 0.05ct (pair)
• Gold quadrants: Solid polished 14K gold
• Closure: Flat-back (labret disc)
• Sold as a pair
• Handcrafted in our Queens, NYC workshop

Styling Notes

The Zyven Matrix is the most stackable piece in our earring collection by virtue of its size and its geometry. Wear it alone in a first piercing for a clean, architectural look — the 3.5mm square reads as a graphic accent at the lobe. Stack it with a plain gold stud in a second piercing for a mixed-texture look. Layer it with the Zirelle Emerald Triad or the Elyra Emerald Drop in additional piercings for a full emerald ear that moves from geometric to organic as it travels up the lobe. The flat-back closure makes the Zyven Matrix especially comfortable for all-day wear and for sleeping — no butterfly back to press against the pillow.

Our Story

In our Queens atelier, the Zyven Matrix was designed as the most minimal expression of the emerald stud — a piece that reduces the emerald earring to its essential elements: stone, gold, geometry. The four-quadrant grid was chosen because it is the most efficient way to create a geometric composition in a 3.5mm square: four cells, two stones, one diagonal axis, infinite precision. Named for the mathematical concept of the matrix — a rectangular array of elements arranged in rows and columns — the Zyven Matrix is an earring for those who find beauty in structure.

What's Included

• Zyven Emerald Matrix Studs (pair) in your chosen metal
• Black Pearl of Queens signature gift box
• Ready-to-gift packaging

Production & Shipping

Made to order in 7–10 business days. Complimentary insured shipping on all U.S. orders. International shipping available.

Handcrafted in New York City | Lab-Grown Emeralds | Solid 14K Gold | Lifetime Warranty