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Posted by diamondjim on Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 @ 10:21 am

Diamonds have long been considered one of the best gifts to be given to someone special, and diamond stud earrings are a fabulous piece of jewelry to own as well. Diamond stud earrings are always popular, in style and can be fashionably worn with any outfit and for any occasion.

Buying Diamond Stud Earrings

Whenever buying any diamond jewelry, knowing about 4 Cs will help you make a better choice. Carat is the weight of the diamond, and is the first factor to look for. It is the best way to determine the diamond size for your diamond stud earrings. A person’s budget and need matters for the size of the diamond. If you travel frequently, choose the moderate size diamonds, but if you plan to wear the diamond stud earrings for formal occasions, you can buy a moderate size diamond for your studs.
 
Color and clarity are two important factors that determine the price of the diamond stud earrings. If you have a budget constraint, choose the diamonds that have slightly lower clarity and color. It is advisable to compromise a little on the quality of the diamond, but opt for the bigger size. All diamonds offer sparkle, and modern inclusions and color are not easily noticeable. If you plan to get the diamond stud earrings made, good size diamond will add to the beauty.

Cut of the diamond is another factor that should not be ignored. Cut brings beauty and life into the diamond, and depth, width, size, roundness and position of the facets determine its brilliance. Three prongs is a modern design as compared to traditional four prong design, and as it has less metal on the sides and top, the obstruction to the beauty of diamond is less.

Once you have bought yourself a pair of diamond stud earrings, it requires meticulous care and attention. If you already have a diamond nose stud or pendant, choose the earrings that match the design and color of diamond in them. The style and design of the earrings can also be chosen as per wearer’s face cut and skin tone.

If you are very particular about the quality of diamonds, buy them loose as it is easier to notice the cut, color, carat and clarity. There is no difficulty in inspecting diamonds from all the sides before it’s setting. If you want to save some money on the diamond stud earrings, try shopping at the wholesale jewelry shopor the discount stores. You can also get a good deal on online purchase. Confirm that the diamonds are certified by GIA before purchasing them from a reputable dealer.

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Posted by diamondjim on Friday, 4 December, 2009 @ 10:26 pm

Jewellery is loved by millions and earrings in particular are a preferred choice, particularly with those who like to show off their facial features…in fact, we buy pearl earrings because we know that they look better than other types of jewellery. It doesn’t matter what face shape you have, women seem to instinctively know that pearl earrings will suit them. Of course, something as beautiful as pearl earrings don’t ever date or look off-trend and that’s why people buy them to add to their jewellery collection. But where did the passion for earrings come from? Is it a new thing? In fact, its not a new attraction at all and many years’ previous have seen women experimenting with their jewellery and body art.

Nothing is static in today’s society and it remains to be seen how body decoration will develop in the future years, but presently it is the ears which attract most attention for accessorising. We express ourselves, our moods, our attitudes through the jewellery we affix to our ears. Of all the earring choices, we buy pearl earrings for their timeless beauty and their ability to make our skin look natural and glowing.

Earrings have been around forever, or so it seems. But did you know that the oldest earrings known to man are Lunate earrings. The Lunate earrings were excavated in Ur in Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq. These earrings are gold crescent shaped hoops and are a staggering 4500 years old. Earrings have come a long way since then, of course. For a start, the developed worlds don’t use bone anymore, which was a common choice all those years ago, but we do still use gold which has transcended many jewellery boundaries and remains a popular choice today.

The popularity of earrings rose and fell throughout the ages in direct relation to hairstyles. If you do your history research you will find that it was the Middle Ages when people really stopped wearing earrings as much. The reason for this is simple – married women with their heads uncovered in a public environment were frowned upon. However, by the time the mid 1500s had arrived, earrings had a made a comeback since women were allowed to wear their hair up and show their ears. Earrings resurged and continued to gain popularity for years later, where pearls became a middle-class desirable option.

In today’s modern generation, there are millions of different earrings styles that many different women choose to wear in order to express themselves. We wear drop earrings of all sorts with hoops and posts, made from all kinds of materials including silver and gold and seashells, pearls and gems and glass beads. Earrings are art and women can flaunt their sassy styles when wearing them. Despite all the different types of earrings, it is pearl earrings that are the most popular choice.

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Posted by diamondjim on Thursday, 27 August, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

Pearls have had a long history as precious gemstones – as gifts for ancient royals or prized possessions sought-after by anxious criminals – from China, to Europe, to the Americas. Learning how to choose the right pearl earring for the right occasion is a skill you can benefit from if you want accessories that flatter your best features.

Pearls are naturally created when foreign particles enter oyster shells. The oysters produce a calcium-type substance around the foreigner and this substance coats the particle in thin concentric layers, creating a pearl. Naturally formed pears are rarely symmetrical or well shaped enough to be used as jewelry. As such, pearls are generally cultured and grown so that their shape and size can be regulated.

If you want to know how to choose the right kind of pearl earrings for the right occasion, then you should equip yourself with knowledge on how to judge a pearl’s standard. From the color, the overtone, the size and shape to a pearl’s luster and surface quality, pearls can vary from the inexpensive to the extremely rare and valuable.

When choosing the right pearl earrings for the right occasion, it is also important to determine your budget as pearls that have greater luster or have more reflective surfaces are more highly prized. The smoothness of a pearl’s surface is also a qualifying factor in judging its quality. From cream, champagne, pink, gold, blue and even black, choosing the right pearl earrings will depend on the occasion you intend to wear them to.

A pearl, unlike other gemstones, is delicate and can easily be cracked and scratched by other gems. Substances such as sweat, perfume and the like can affect its soft, porous covering. Taking good care of your pearl earrings involve wiping them down with a soft damp cloth and wearing them only after you’ve put on your makeup and your perfume.

Earrings worn as accessories are designed to draw attention to the face and should be carefully chosen to flatter your features, depending on the shape of your specific face. Learning how to choose the right pearl earrings for the right occasion begins with determining your face shape.

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