Diamond Earrings sell like crazy. They're probably one of the
most popular selling pieces of Jewelry ever. (Second to Engagement Rings) But no matter what Size or Carat Weight or Quality of Diamond Studs you're interested in, one question always arises: "
How do you choose a great pair of Diamond Earrings?" or "
What do you look for in a great pair of Diamond Studs?"
Here are a few pointers that will help you pick out the perfect pair of Diamond Earrings!
1) Buy Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs. Round Stones have more sparkle than any other cut of Diamond. Plus they'll never go out of style and never look funny if they spin in your ears.
2) Go for Brilliance and Sparkle! Forget all you know about Clarity! Most people get so caught up in what the tag says, that they fail to actually to look at the Diamonds and see how they sparkle. Clarity like SI Clarity (Slightly Included) and VS Clarity (Very Slightly Included), don't matter much when you're talking about Diamond Studs. Inclusions in Diamond Earrings are so small you can't see them anyways. Unless it's huge black spots that are quite obvious, don't worry about it. Nobody ever gets that close to your ears to see the difference anyway. Look for sparkle and brilliance instead. Trust your eyes, they don't lie. Get Diamond studs that are full of life and fire and ones that will dance in your ears.
3) Go for White! White Diamonds, like D-E-F and G are awesome Colors. White Diamonds will make your Earrings look brighter and whiter and make them sparkle more.
4) Buy White Gold or Platinum Earring Mountings. Setting them in 14kt White Gold or Platinum will make your Diamonds sparkle more. Why? Because they won't add a yellow cast to the Diamonds like a Yellow Gold Mounting will. Even if you wear nothing but Yellow Gold Jewelry, still get your earrings in a White Metal. They will pop like crazy! Trust me!
5) Buy Basket Head Mountings. (see picture) Basket Heads are wire frames that allow more light into your Diamond. Plus Basket Heads tend to sit closer to your ears, which is good. They won't droop or point down and they won't look bulky or gaudy!
6) Buy Big! The Bigger the Diamond Studs, the better. 1.00 Carats are Awesome. 2.00 Carats are killer! Big Diamond Studs just Rock!
7) Lastly, Keep them Clean! Nothing sucks worse than dirty Diamond Earrings. Clean them once a week and your Diamonds will love you and your Earrings will sparkle and shine!
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