Yellow Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
Nothing brightens up a face more than diamonds. Earrings especially add sparkle to the happiest smile. Diamond stud earrings are understated and elegant, suitable for any age and loved by all. It is easy to buy good quality diamonds online as there is a much larger selection available than in jewelry stores and the prices can be considerably less.
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Quality Diamond Stud Earrings Online
The four main things to consider when buying diamond stud earrings are clarity, colour, cut and carat weight. Clarity refers to the purity of the diamond and is rated by the number, type, size and location of inclusions or identifying marks in the stone. Only 1% of diamonds are completely flawless, most have some imperfection. As long as the impurity doesn’t affect the light reflected or the strength of the diamond there isn’t any problem. WS and VS grades are good but lower grades are still very good because the naked eye cannot detect the inclusion.
The rarest diamonds are absolutely colourless. The colour of a diamond means there are slight traces of yellow or brown. Very good diamonds are rated colourless, but have minute traces of colour that can be detected only by an expert and make beautiful stud earrings.
The cut of a diamond measures proportions. It is based on how light passes through the diamond and exits from the top. If the diamond is cut well it will look brilliant and fiery and if it is cut poorly it will look dull and lifeless no matter how high the colour or clarity grade. Of the four “C’s” the cut is the only one that is man made. There are several different cuts available for stud earrings including round cut and princes cut. The round cut can have three or four prongs and the princess cut has four prongs.
Carat weight measures the weight of a diamond. This is what you need to consider when you choose your diamond stud earrings. This also determines the value of the diamond because the bigger the diamond, the more expensive. It has nothing to do with the quality of the diamond, only the size.
Be sure the diamond stud earrings you choose are certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) which is the leading laboratory for diamond grading in the world. It should be shipped to you along with your earrings and an appraisal. Diamonds are an important purchase for yourself or for a gift and since they will last for generations, become an instant heirloom.