Diamond Stud Earrings

General Background Of Diamond Stud Earrings

Earrings have been adorned by both women and men since ancient times. Different cultures had different reasons for wearing earnings but nevertheless, earrings have always been worn by as an expression of beauty. The incorporation of precious stones, including diamonds, has been recorded as well in ancient cultures and has continued until today.

Diamond Stud Earrings Today

Today, diamond stud earrings are generally purchased by both women and men. Diamond stud earring sales tend to increase in the wake of the Holiday season. They are an extremely popular diamond gift choice all year round studs can be a particularly great anniversary present, a 25th graduation present, high school graduation present or university graduation present.

Women are more likely than men to purchase diamond stud earrings for themselves. Conversely, men are more likely to purchase diamond stud earrings for a woman. Interestingly enough, this would imply that diamond stud earrings are one of the safest diamond gifts that a man could give to a woman.

Today it's common for men to purchase diamond stud earrings for themselves especially the large sizes of lower clarity - such as I1-I2.

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Anatomy Of Diamond Stud Earrings

Diamond stud earrings consist of a loose diamond stud and precious-metal housing. The diamond is attached to the metal housing and this, in turn, is attached to the ear via a special clasp.

Popular Diamond Stud Earrings

Naturally, the most popular diamonds to be incorporated into diamond stud earrings are round diamonds and princess diamonds. Cushion cut diamonds as well as heart shaped diamonds are growing in popularity. Oval shaped diamonds, emerald cut diamonds and radiant cut diamonds are less popular but have proven to be excellent diamond choices for diamond stud earrings.

Two Types Of Diamond Stud Earrings

Bezel

This is the original method for securing a diamond in place. It is the most secure and effective way of setting a diamond. Also, the bezel setting method provides scratch protection from the diamond should it come into contact with something else.

Prongs

Prong settings incorporate the use of small, visible, metal projections to secure a diamond in place. The result is a wider view of the diamond. The prong setting can prove to be ideal in certain situations but of course, it is all a matter of preference.

Two Types Of Clasps

Push Backs

Push back clasps are very simple, fast and easy to use. They close easily and pop open easily as well. This has its advantages and disadvantages. Diamond stud earrings with push back clasps are practical and cheaper but offer less security.

Screw Backs

The more expensive screw back clasp offers more security than the cheaper push back clasp. This means that your diamond stud earring will be fastened tightly to your ear and will not fall off as easily as it would with a push back clasp.

How To Buy Diamond Stud Earrings

First, set a budget for yourself. Keep in mind that people will tend to glance at your diamond stud earrings as opposed to carefully looking at them, as in the case of diamond rings. It is perfectly normal to downgrade your diamond – in terms of clarity. This way you can purchase larger diamonds for your earrings. The l1 – l2 clarity range is completely adequate for diamond stud earrings.

Then, you should decide which metal best compliments your diamond of choice. The possibilities here are almost endless. Shape, size, color and weight all play important roles in determining the character of the final product.

Please refer to our right-color buyer’s guide. If you are looking to purchase K-L diamond color we recommend you use the 14k yellow gold. Diamond studs are available in almost every metal, such as, white gold, yellow gold - either 14 karat or 18 karat – and also as platinum diamond studs.<

Carats Direct2U Diamond Stud Collection

We take pride in having a large collection of diamond studs matched by expert jewelers. Our collection contains very well priced large diamond studs - 3 carats and more. We have other unique shapes or diamond studs which you usually will not be able to find in your local jewelry shop because they are very hard to match up. We carry kite star diamond studs, pear shaped diamond studs as well as radiant shaped diamonds studs and princess shape studs all set in 14k white gold, yellow gofld, prong setting or bezel.

If you're looking for unique diamond studs which you currently do not see for sale on our website we will be happy to assist you in finding precisely what you want. And all at an unbelievable wholesale price.