Earring Buying Guide

START WITH A BUDGET

When shopping for diamond jewelry, an important first step is to establish how much you want to spend. Establishing a budget will ultimately determine the carat weight and quality of the earring pair.

Starting with price will allow you to change other variable factors to narrow down the selection and find the perfect diamond stud earrings for you.

TIPS ON SELECTING THE DIAMOND SHAPE

The most popular shape selections for studs is round, princess cut, cushion and asscher.

The exceptional brilliance and versatility of round diamonds has made them the most popular choice for diamond studs. Our round brilliant diamond stud collection offers an expansive selection of setting styles and precious metals so you can customize your studs to your unique style. Incidentally, round diamond also have unsurpassed fire and brilliance compared to other diamond shapes.

If you are a savvy shopper and looking for the best value and size, consider the marquise and oval shapes, as these offer a larger surface area for the comparable size and appear larger.

Emerald cut diamond studs offer a great elongated length and unique style option.

PICK A SETTING TYPE FOR YOU STUDS

The setting is an important part of choosing diamond stud earrings for men and women.

We only offer all our setting styles in lasting precious metals crafted of gold and platinum to ensure durable wear for years to come.

The most popular setting style for studs are a basket-prong settings which offers durable wear and high light performance. The number of prongs may vary based on the selected shape.

Martini settings are desired because they hold each diamond close to the ear and offer the maximum amount of light to pass through the stone creating more sparkle.

Bezel settings encircle around the edges of the stone and are and ideal secure setting types for precious stones that is also more modern in style.

Halo style stud earrings add extra bling and circumference giving an illusion of the single diamond appearing larger without the added cost but more sparkle.

There are varying colors of gold, such as yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, which help impart a unique look to earring settings and can draw natural colors out of a diamond.

Did you know that gold contains nickel? If you have an allergy you may opt for the Platinum settings as these are a popular hypoallergenic choice.

DETERMINE THE DIAMOND QUALITY OF YOUR STUD EARRINGS

Diamond Education: What are the Four Cs?

The Four Cs of diamond quality are carat, clarity, color, and cut. Carat is a weight measurement that can give you an idea of a diamond’s size, clarity is a measurement of how flawless a diamond is, color is a measurement of how white a white diamond is, and cut is a measurement of how well a diamond was cut. So while carat is a reflection of size, the other three of the Four Cs reflect quality.

All of our diamonds come with a diamond grading report from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or EGL USA, which gives you proof of your diamond’s certified qualities.

Choosing the Right Qualities for Your Diamond Studs

Keep in mind diamond studs are usually viewed from a distance and not a straight angle. So while diamond quality is important for your studs, quality tends to be less noticeable in studs versus other jewelry, such as engagement rings.

For none to slightly visible inclusions or blemishes, gemologists recommend that you consider diamonds with an SI diamond clarity grade or better, as these will appear 'eye clean'. For the extreme perfectionists that desire an absence of earth's natural marks, select a VS quality. More budget friendly diamonds are in I1 quality.

Decide what factors matter to you. If you want to ensure you select a white diamond, consider your diamond color choice carefully. For a whiter diamond, select a diamond with a color grading of Colorless or Near Colorless ranging from D to I.

Poor cut diamond qualities don't exist in our selection so you can simply be assured that your diamond cut quality options will range from Good to Ideal. Giving that noticeable sparkle that comes with quality diamonds.

CHOOSE THE CARAT WEIGHT

Carat weight refers to the actual weight of a gemstone. As you increase larger in size the more rare and expensive the stone per diamond carat. If you can save slightly on of the 4 C's like Color or Clarity, this will leave more room for a larger carat size.

When looking for a pair of diamond studs, the carat of both studs’ diamonds are noted together as their "total carat weight," unlike when you browse for things like engagement rings, which usually have only one center diamond. “Total weight” is the combined weight of each earring. So 1 Carat Total Weight diamond earrings are actually 2 - 0.50 carat stones each.

When selecting children's diamond studs, it's critical to know that there are special earrings made for babies with shorter posts. So it’s necessary to shop specialized children's earrings.

DECIDE WHEN YOU WILL WEAR YOUR EARRINGS

Whether you're attending a formal event or heading to the office, a pair of diamond earrings is an excellent way to elevate your style. Look for jaw-dropping diamond studs like halo diamond earrings or an elegant pear-shaped set to make a note worthy fashion statement.

If you're looking for something understated, basic and beautiful, stick to diamond studs around 0.75 to 1.25 carat tw. set in a simple prong setting to complement a range of versatile wear.

Stunning in size but simple in shape, these H Color SI1 Clarity 2.00 carat diamond studs sparkle!

For a basic day-to-day pair, consider something traditional like a pair of round diamond stud earrings.

For a more statement worthy selection, fancy shaped stones like Asscher or Cushion cut earrings provide ample sparkle and the uncommon cut tends to be more noticeable.

If you are looking for stud earrings for men, consider the princess cut or asscher cut set in prong settings. These clean lines provide a masculine look with ample sparkle.