Diamond stud earrings make a beautiful gift for any occasion. They’re always popular, always in style and can be fashionably worn from day to night. Diamond stud earrings are a staple for every woman’s wardrobe and therefore the ultimate gift for yourself or a loved one. Below offers useful information on purchasing the perfect pair of diamond stud earrings at the perfect price. We also offer helpful tips on how to get a bigger set of diamond stud earrings without losing the brilliance and life of the diamond, and ways to purchase a beautiful pair of diamonds stud earrings while on a budget.

You should always take into account the 4C’s when purchasing any diamond jewelry, especially diamond stud earrings: Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut. 

 

Carat, which measures the weight of a diamond, is usually one of the first factors customers look at. The best method to determine the perfect size diamond for your diamond stud earrings is to establish where you will be wearing your earrings. If you plan on wearing your diamond stud earrings only at formal affairs, you may prefer a larger Total Carat Weight. If you plan on wearing the diamond studs on a daily basis, you may prefer a more moderate size.  If you travel frequently on public transportation you may feel more comfortable with modest size diamonds. 

 

Color and Clarity are two big factors to determine when purchasing diamond stud earrings. If you’re working on a budget, the most important thing to remember is that no one will get close enough to inspect them! Most diamonds offer some type of sparkle, even with moderate inclusions and color. This is one great secret of diamond studs – you can get away with a slightly lower color and clarity than diamonds mounted for other jewelry purposes. So if your budget allows for only a lower quality diamond, don’t fret! If you’re deciding between a higher quality diamond and a larger size diamond, for diamond studs only we suggest going for the larger size. People are guaranteed to notice a generously sized pair of diamond studs on your ear, but will not be able to tell that they’re H-I instead of G-H color unless they put a magnifying glass to your ear! 

 

While Carat, Color and Clarity are usually the three main factors customers look at when purchasing diamond stud earrings, cut is one that should not be ignored. Cut brings life and beauty into a diamond. A diamond’s width, depth, roundness, size and position of the facets all determine the brilliance of the stone. Even if the color and clarity are perfect, if the diamond is not cut to good proportions, it will be dull and less brilliant.

 

Settings for your Diamond Stud Earrings

After reviewing the 4C’s and determining the carat weight, color and clarity you’d like for your diamond stud earrings, the next question is – what setting? The two most common settings are the four prong basket and three prong martini.

 

The four-prong basket-style setting is the most popular for diamond stud earrings. This setting allows a comfortable wear while revealing only a small amount of metal. A 4-prong basket setting beautifully exposes the brilliance of a diamond.

 

The three-prong Martini-style setting offers a more modern approach to a classic 4-prong setting. With less metal on both the top and sides, there is less obstruction of the brilliance of the diamond.  The three prongs offer a more modern design.

 

Backing for your Diamond Stud Earrings

Friction backs are very common in diamond stud earrings as they offer easy on/easy off wear. They secure the diamond in place and feature 2 notches on the post for extra security.

 

Screw backs should be used when the security of not losing a diamond stud earring is at a premium. Screw backs work exactly how they sound: the posts feature tiny grooves that allow the backing piece to be twisted on. This backing is designed to ensure that the diamond stud earrings won’t fall off your ear. Screw backs offer as comfortable a fit as friction back, and additionally offer your diamond stud earrings a more secure setting.

 

After taking into account all this information, don’t get hung up too much on the details. Find the right diamond size and quality based on your budget and most importantly, enjoy them as much as possible!

Claire is a contributing writer for Eternity Wedding Bands, http://www.eternityweddingbands.com – Eternity Wedding Bands specializes in diamond wedding bands and diamond anniversary rings and has been a trusted name in the jewelry industry since 2003.

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