Diamond Stud Earrings

"Advice on How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Diamond Stud Earrings"

Gold Diamond Stud Earrings/ Divadiamonds

Buying diamond stud earrings - or diamond jewelry for that matter - requires a bit of research and putting knowledge into the test. Here are my top tips on helping you find the perfect pair.

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This page will provide you with tips and advice on how to choose and buy diamond stud earrings online. If you're already a diamond pro, then feel free to go straight to the buying-section!

Your Diamond Stud Earrings Budget

You can always find affordable diamond stud earrings. Generally, some of the "cheapest" diamonds with a reasonable quality are at a $100-300 price level but at teeny-tiny sizes like 0.25ct and they might contain some flaws (but are not that visible). Click here for detailed explanation on how to read diamond jewelry descriptions.

On the other hand, larger diamond stud earrings with top-quality vary from $500 and up.

What Diamond Quality I Recommend

If a large carat weight/size is important to you, but you're working within a budget, consider a diamond from 0.25 ct and up, with a good cut like a round, square or asscher, SI1SI2 clarity, and an I or J color grade.

Prices start from $169 and up.

Note: Have in mind that prices differ from store to store. You'll have pay special attention to their grading as well. The earrings showcased below are based on a grading of I-J (slightly tinted diamonds)in color and I2 (visible flaws) in clarity. Scroll down to Understanding Diamonds further below.

Here are price examples of round diamond stud earrings from Mondera.

Tip: If you have a set budget, explore all of your options within the budget on a couple of reputable diamond jewelry stores. You might find a wide range of diamond carat weights and qualities available in your preferred price range.

Tight Budget?
Then Consider Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings instead

Cubic Zirconia almost like diamond stud earrings

If real diamonds are too expensive for your budget, you might want to look at Cubic Zirconia stud earrings instead.

They have the same brilliance and quality as real diamonds, and prices start from $20 and up.

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Select the Right Colors

Since diamond stud earrings are worn near your face, choose a metal that suits your skin tone. The most common metals are white gold, sterling silver, yellow gold and platinum. Basically if you're warm-toned you'll look best in warm metals, and if you're cool-toned you'll suit cool metals.

Cool or warm metal?

Round Diamond Stud Earrings from MyJewelryBox

If you're buying diamond studs in other colors than clear crystal, make sure the color is in your personal palette. Click here to find your best colors with seasonal color analysis.

Understand How Diamonds Work - the 4 C's

By knowing this, you'll know and understand what you're shopping for and what you're getting for the money you give for the earrings.

Diamonds' worth are based on the four (4) quality C's of the diamond stone, which are:

Carat weight
It's the unit of weight for the diamond. A carat is further subdivided in 100 points ( 0.01 carat = l point ). One carat is equal to 0.20 grams.

Clarity
It describes the clearness or purity of a diamond. The clarity is determined by the number, size, nature, and location of the internal and external imperfections.

Color
Describes the amount of color the diamond contains. It can range from colorless to yellow with slight tints of yellow, gray or brown. Colors can also range from intense yellow to brown, blue, green, pink and red. These fancy colors are rare and of course, more valuable.

Cut (also Shape)
Refers to the number of facets in a finished diamond and how those facets are proportioned in the gems diamond. The proportions usually determine the fire and brilliance of a diamond. Generally, well-cut diamonds sell at a premium and poorly cut diamonds sell at discounted prices.

The weight and size are alone meaningless if they don't possess a beautiful brilliance with the right clarity, color and cut.

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What is the Best Diamond Stud Earring Size?

Generally, if you want to add a discreet hint of bling, smaller diamond stud earrings in 0.25 carat will do. Their size is pretty versatile. Not too small, nor large. They'll put a subtle glow to your face.

Diamond size examples from Bluenile

Diamond studs size example from Blue Nile: Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.
Note that they diamonds have a grading of H-I in color and SI1-SI2 in clarity.

However, if you want a more dramatic, diva'sh feel, go for larger diamond studs; from 1 to 5 carat.

Diamond Size Chart

For comparison, check out this diamond size chart. Click here to learn more about diamond carat, size and weight. Approximate exact visual and printed sizes by screen size 1280 x 800 pixels.

Diamond weight size mm chart

Remember that the size of a diamond
easily affects the price

So before deciding on anything else, like shape, color etc., start with what diamond size you you could see yourself with. And not least, what size your wallet is comfortable with.

Some women like decent size (0.25ct) others like love big ones like 1 or 2 ct. For a diamond size comparison, click here.

Ask yourself these questions:

How much am I willing to pay for? How often am I going to wear the earrings?

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