Guide to Buying Diamond Earrings

There are more factors to consider when choosing the ideal pair of diamond stud earrings than just what appeals to you. Before making an impulse purchase while looking for your everlasting solitaire studs, you must run your search through a mental checklist. It might be difficult to refuse when you pass a window with a magnificent set of diamond earrings calling your name.

Have you had your eye on a set of diamond stud earrings for a special occasion or forthcoming event? Maybe you've got your heart set on buying yourself a set of solitaire studs for no particular reason. Alternatively, you could be looking for the perfect birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift for your special someone and want to give her a set of diamond stud earrings to adorn her lobes. Whatever your motivations, diamond earrings are the perfect accent to any jewelry wardrobe, no matter the event. 

A woman's wardrobe should always have a set of stunning diamond stud earrings to wear everyday, informal, or formal clothes. Their adaptability and timeless design are perfect for anything from running errands to a night out. 

A Brief History of Earrings 

Both men and women have worn different ear jewelry in or on the lobes or cartilage for over five millennia. However, most people aren't aware of how old earrings are or the fascinating background they have in terms of many civilizations. 

One of the earliest types of body alteration is lobe piercing. Earrings were initially reserved for royalty and the wealthiest households in many civilizations. They were, after all, one of the few groups who could afford the pricey accouterments. 

Status Symbols 

In the past, the elite may have worn bracelets, chains, earrings, and brooches on their bodies. Royals adorned their heads with jewelry collections overflowing with precious stones. Typically, wearing jewelry served as a representation of wealth, status, family history, and religious views. Earrings quickly evolved as another ornamental method of expressing social status. 

Earliest Design

Hoops and intricate dangles were among the earliest designs to adorn earlobes. Both sexes often had holes in their lobes pierced to show off rings, carved stone loops, and metal crescents. It has been documented that Egyptians inserted mushroom-shaped plugs within larger lobe holes. According to archaeologists, the oldest earrings ever discovered date back almost 8,500 years. Chinese archaeologists found the jade rings in Inner Mongolia at the Xinglongwa culture site. 

The Diamond Stud 

Ancient Egypt created one of the oldest types of stud earrings. Wearing a straightforward, classy pair of pearl stud earrings, however, gained popularity around the 1500s. Then, when fashion started to take center stage in the 1600s, the earring craze started to ebb and flow with the newest trends. 

Earring styles often matched different women's clothing fads, such as bonnets and headdresses. The earring fad was significantly influenced by changes in hairstyles as well. Up-dos provided an opportunity to display the lobes and neckline, while many intricate hairstyles kept the earlobes concealed and the earrings at home. 

Here are some interesting facts:

• By the 1700s, diamond and gemstone earrings were particularly well-liked 
• One earring in one ear became more common in the 1800s 
• The rich increased the complexity of their earrings in the early 1900s

Despite not being invented until the end of the 19th century, contemporary diamond stud earrings gained appeal up to the 1970s. Because they go well with every piece of clothing or jewelry, they are a classic fashion mainstay today. Diamond stud earrings have seen a recent spike in crossover popularity. An increasing number of athletes, entertainers, and celebrities in singles, pairs, or multiples wear diamond earrings. You often see diamond earrings that are so brilliant they cover the whole ear. 

Diamond solitaire studs are unquestionably a historical extension of who we are. Diamond earrings have been a little more affordable for those outside the upper class since the 1950s. Diamond studs are now a must-have item in every jewelry box due to fashion's influence on our increased need to decorate with upscale, glitzy items. They are an excellent base to construct any wardrobe because they transition well from day to night, from work to play, and from shoes to heels. 

Selecting Diamond Earrings 

Most people don't understand how much more consideration and preparation goes into choosing a set of diamond studs. Before looking for your diamond earrings, you may need to do a little research if you're buying a present. 

The 4C's of Diamond Stud Earring Purchasing 

A basic understanding of diamonds is necessary to get the best pair of diamond stud earrings. 

The criteria used to assess a stone's quality are known as the 4Cs of a diamond. The quality of each stone, in turn, influences its total worth and cost. Choose the diamond earrings you want to wear by carefully taking into account each of the 4Cs: 

• Carat weight
• Color 
• Clarity 
• Cut 

 Choosing diamonds for solitaire diamond studs differs from selecting a solitaire for an engagement ring. While you undoubtedly want the most incredible value for your money, you have some leeway when buying diamond earrings.  

Clarity and Visibility 

While most people who buy engagement rings prioritize clarity, you have greater leeway when choosing stones for diamond studs. Whether or not a cascade of hair conceals them, your diamond earrings are less likely to display the flaws and imperfections of the stone from your ear lobes. 

The Diamond's Cut

The shape of your diamond may be more important to you than any other C on your list if you want your diamond stud earrings to glitter and shine, and who wouldn't? Choosing gemstones with a great cut and faceting will provide dazzling glitter. Let's examine a diamond's cut to understand better what it is, why it matters, and how it varies from a diamond's form. 

The cut of a diamond describes the size and proportions of the stone. Additionally, the amount looks at a stone's facets and how their placement affects the stone's brightness, sparkle, and fire. Your diamond earrings' brightness may be more affected by the cut's quality than by any other aspect. The capacity of a diamond to reflect light through it is enhanced with each exact amount. 

Why a Diamond's Cut is Important 

Your diamond earrings' overall performance will be significantly influenced by the quality of the diamond cut. It is impossible to deny the stunning show of light reflection produced by choosing a well-cut stone. 

Shape 

Diamond cut and diamond shape are phrases that are sometimes used interchangeably. However, they are quite different. The diamond's form, such as the distinctive pear-shaped diamond, is defined as the contour of your stone. This pair of round-cut diamond earrings are a classic choice that never goes out of style. 

Metal Hue

You may want a particular hue of metal for the setting of your diamond earrings. There are other things, however, that you may not have considered.

Since diamonds are exceptionally reflecting gemstones, the color of the metal used to encase them must be considered when deciding. The look of the diamond earring's carat weight may be improved using platinum or white gold. 

On the other hand, some people want contrast in their diamond studs. A beautiful appearance is a brilliant diamond set in a rich yellow-gold metal setting. The difference will highlight the delicate features if your diamond earrings are nestled in a sophisticated setting. 

Metal Sensitivity 

Unfortunately, many individuals are sensitive due to the nickel and copper used in gold alloys. If this describes you, here are some valuable suggestions for choosing your perfect diamond earring metal setting. If you are aware that you are particularly sensitive to these or other alloy metals, avoid yellow, white, and rose gold.  

Diamonds of Various Colors 

You may find it interesting that clarity is more forgiving since flaws in colored diamond earrings are far less noticeable. You will give yourself more space to give other things more important if you decide that colored diamond stud earrings are what you desire. This colored diamond from the King of Jewelry collection is stunning.  These one-karat, blue cushion cut earrings are set on rose gold halo posts with white diamonds. 

The stone's hue is often a matter of personal taste. You may not be sure of a loved one's preferences if you buy diamond earrings. Before going out to get her diamond earrings, it is often beneficial to enlist the assistance of friends or family. 

How to Accessorize Diamond Earrings 

Your diamond earrings may be the first piece in your fine jewelry collection or just the most recent addition. Sabel Collection 18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Whichever the case may be, there is still one more factor to consider while looking for the ideal diamond studs. 

Think about how you'll use the diamond earrings you buy to complement your existing and future jewelry items. Even though diamond stud earrings are pretty adaptable, it might be beneficial to plan how you will wear them with other jewelry items. For instance, maybe you own or dream of a beautiful white gold tennis bracelet with a princess cut. Selecting the diamond earrings that are the ideal fit for this item may be made easier if you imagine your future combinations.

Contact King of Jewelry today and we will help you find a pair of diamond earrings to compliment your personal taste.