Yana Small Earrings

Verified claims

Recycled brass

18k gold-plated recycled brass is infinitely recyclable and uses 50% less energy than virgin brass.

Care

18k gold plating and CZ stone require care: plating scratches easily, stone can cloud from skin oils.

Brilliance

D-color flawless clarity with rainbow fire

Value comparison

Visual sparkle comparable to Mejuri's 2mm diamond stud for one-third the cost.

Price context

Priced at $59 CAD—roughly one-third the cost of Mejuri's similar gold stud and 3–4 times Lovisa's CZ stud.

Plating wear

18k gold plating is soft and scratches; exposed brass oxidizes dark.

Optical quality

The stones are D-color flawless and have more rainbow fire than diamond.

Cleaning

Cubic zirconia needs occasional cleaning with a soft cloth to maintain brilliance.

Origin

French origin, recycled brass, and pouch differentiate it from $13.99 AUD fast-fashion studs.

Product record

Title

Yana Small Earrings

Brand

Mamari

Price

59 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the price compares to similar earrings

• At $128 USD in solid 14k gold with a natural diamond, Mejuri’s signature tiny stud defines the premium end of the look — the Yana earrings deliver a nearly identical 2mm shimmer using cubic zirconia and 18k-plated recycled brass, offering a materially-conscious alternative at roughly one-third the cost after currency conversion.
• The Yana Small Earrings sit three to four times above the mass-market CZ stud segment — Lovisa’s comparably sized 3mm gold-plated stainless steel CZ studs sell for just $13.99 AUD without French origin, recycled brass, or a signature pouch, making the Mamari price a reflection of its European fabrication and material choices rather than a budget entry point.

How gold plating holds up on brass

• Since the base is recycled brass (a copper-zinc alloy), any area where the gold layer eventually wears thin—like the earring post or back—will see the copper oxidize on contact with air and moisture, causing a darkening that radiates from the exposed spot; the gold itself resists tarnish, but the base will eventually show through if not protected from water, sweat, and body products.
• 18K gold plating (75% pure gold) delivers a noticeably warmer, deeper yellow than 14K but is inherently softer, so it will show fine surface scratches more readily over the course of wear—the trade-off is a richer gold aesthetic that outshines standard fashion plating while it lasts.
• Perfumes, lotions, and hair products chemically attack the gold layer, making the order of application the single most consequential care habit; applying these before putting on the earrings and letting them dry creates a clean skin surface that dramatically slows plating degradation.

Cubic zirconia brilliance in tiny studs

• Cubic zirconia is naturally colorless and optically flawless, comparable to a D-grade diamond, so the 2 mm stone reads as a pristine icy-bright point of white light with no visible inclusions or yellow tint — a level of purity that would be dramatically more expensive in a natural diamond of the same size.
• Cubic zirconia is slightly porous and gradually absorbs skin oils and cosmetic residues, which causes clouding and dullness; a quick wipe with a soft cloth restores the stone's sharp brilliance — a low-effort care routine that keeps the 2 mm stud looking fresh despite its natural tendency to haze.
• Because cubic zirconia has more fire than diamond, the 2 mm stud throws vivid rainbow flashes under natural light — colored sparkle that makes a tiny stone look lively and textured, distinguishing it from the cooler white return of a diamond accent.
• The cubic zirconia in this earring descends from a 1970s Soviet-era crystal-growing technology originally intended for laser optics, so the same precision engineering that yielded optical-grade material now delivers a budget-friendly diamond simulant with an unexpectedly technical and authentic origin story.