Things To Watch Out For While Shopping For Diamond Earrings
July 30th, 2009 by Rich Keys
Do you have a dear lady companion with a birthday approaching? Are you searching for a very special gift, but afraid that a diamond ring carries a certain message?
If you want to get her a special gift but without an implied message then some fabulous diamond earrings be just the thing. Romance is not the only meaning of the diamond. Their ability to stand the test of time makes them the birthstone for the month of April. While carrying elegance and refinery, they are still perfect in everyday use. If you are in search of a gift that will last a lifetime, a good choice is the diamond!
The final consideration is what type of jewellery to buy: diamond necklace, diamond ring, or diamond earrings? There are many different ways a diamond can be cut, which is the best? When one thinks about diamonds, perhaps the first thing to come to mind is the diamond ring. Giving a ring to a girl that is not your fiance, will likely be confusing for her.
Give her a necklace only if she is inclined to wear them–otherwise it may sit unused. Diamond earrings are the single item of jewellery that girls can put on any time without appearing either too formal or casual. They also usually cost less.
The hardest part of shopping for diamond earrings, for most people, is deciding on the cut of the diamond: i.e. princess, round, emerald, or oval? Assuming you are looking to buy a matched set of diamond studs, the differences in cut only matter to the girl. If you know her well enough, you can match the shape to her personality.
Known for their brilliancy, round-cut diamonds are generally cut cone-shaped. This is generally a very popular choice. Chances are that the engagement rings you looked at recently will have the main diamond with a round-cut.
Princess-cut diamonds are wrought like an upturned pyramid - a quadrangle top with four beveled limits. This cut is the second most in demand.
Emerald-cut diamonds are named for their shape which resembles a rectangular inverted pyramid. Although not that common, it is still a very familiar shape.
Oval-cut diamonds are very alike in shape to round-cut diamonds, changed only in the shape of the base.
Other cuts do exist, such as ***the pear and the heart***, but stay with classic shapes if you are buying solo. Don’t get too large a diamond since you don’t want too much weight on the ear. Don’t get too large a diamond since you don’t want too much weight on the ear.
One last piece of advice: Ask the jeweller you are buying from to recommend a pair of diamond earrings. They know what they are doing - trust their opinions as well as yours.
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