The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Earring Purchasing

What makes diamond stud earrings the most well-liked in the world? Of course, diamonds! They dazzle and shine, illuminating your face. This ideal earring first gained popularity in the 19th century and is still in demand today. Diamond earrings are the foundation of every woman's jewellery collection since they match everything, whether a casual outfit for the park or a couture gown on the red carpet. Since they're so nice, some women never take them off. If an engagement ring is unimportant, diamond stud earrings are a great choice if you're trying to buy a gift for someone who doesn't already have a set. You want to get the ideal pair because they are timeless everyday items you can wear for the rest of your life. Here is a detailed buying guide for diamond stud earrings.

1. Decide on a budget

Diamond stud earrings are an investment that should only be made once in a lifetime, whether you're buying them for yourself or as a gift. So, they had better be good! When celebrating Valentine's Day, a job promotion, an anniversary, the birth of a child, or as the cornerstone of a true jewellery collection, our clients frequently purchase diamond stud earrings. Traditionally, the bride receives studs from wearing on her wedding day. Unlike the dress, she can wear the studs indefinitely as a constant reminder of the joyous occasion. Since her wedding, Meghan Markle has frequently been spotted wearing diamond stud earrings. Our customers typically establish a budget in the thousands rather than the hundreds because they are a long-term investment (but if you are looking for petite studs, even fine quality will be less.)

2. Select the Shape and Size.

Which earring size do you want? The most popular size is one-carat diamond stud earrings with a total weight of one carat, which feature a half-carat diamond put in each earring rather than a whole carat. Most jewellers will refer to stud earrings as having a "total carat weight" of one carat, which includes all of the diamonds in the earrings, not just the centre stones. Which size is that? A half-carat diamond has a diameter of 5 mm, whereas a one-carat diamond has a diameter of roughly 6.4 mm. Are bigger studs always better? No, never. Make sure the setting has a decent profile because huge diamond studs stick out from the ear quite a bit.

3. Quality Is Crucial

Many people may advise you that you can get away with using slightly yellow diamonds with obvious imperfections for earrings and that diamond quality doesn't matter. It is assumed that no one will be scrutinising your ears that attentively. However, we feel better investing in superior quality diamonds for a piece that will serve as a heritage for many generations and is timeless. The same qualities we propose for engagement rings—H-I colour and VS2 or SI clarity—also apply to gemstones. An ideal pair of diamond stud earrings will include two identical stones. Unfortunately, those automatic systems randomly selecting two diamonds from a database won't do. They don't evaluate the patterns of a diamond's cut sufficiently. A genuine person must compare the side of the diamond to the side.

Diamond earrings come in a variety of styles at Vintage Times. Our studio in Rozelle, in Sydney's Inner West, is simple to reach and offers a tranquil shopping experience. We would be delighted to help you locate the ideal piece of vintage jewellery. To arrange a visit, get in touch with us.