How To Choose Diamond Stud Earrings
Diamond stud earrings are an excellent gift choice for yourself or for someone special in your life. When it comes to jewellery staples, diamond studs are right up there as they compliment any outfit beautifully. Choosing diamond stud earrings can be tricky as there are so many different styles to pick from, making it hard to pick a perfect pair of studs.
Once you’ve found a pair of studs that suit the style you are looking for, they will become a regular part of your jewellery collection. There are a couple of factors that need to be taken into account when choosing diamond stud earrings, from the diamond’s size, setting and shape to the metal.
By taking these things into consideration, you’ll be able to find a pair that’s right for you or someone special in your life. If you are struggling to find a pair that’s right for you, we have a guide that looks at how to choose diamond stud earrings.
What are diamond stud earrings?
Stud earrings (also known as solitaire earrings) are an earring style that consists of a diamond placed into a metal stud setting. There are several variations and elements that go into creating diamond stud earring, which can be customised to get your perfect pair of studs.
While there are many variations of diamond stud earrings, each design shares similar structural features to one another. With stud earrings, they consist of the head, which forms part of the setting to hold the gemstone. The head is then attached to the post, which goes through the ear piercing and is secured to the ear with a backing.
There are different types of backings with stud earrings, which include push backings and screw backings. With a push backing, they glide onto the earring’s post and are held in place by friction. Whereas with a screw backing, the earrings are screwed into place onto the post.
How much do you want to spend on your pair of diamond studs?
When buying any type of diamond jewellery, it's important that you have a set budget in mind. This will determine how much you are able to afford in terms of the size and quality of the diamond. Once you've set your budget for your earrings, you can find a pair that you are able to buy within your price range.
At Aspire Diamonds, we have a wide variety of diamond stud earrings in our collection that will make for an excellent present for yourself or for someone special in your life. If you have a set budget for buying this piece of jewellery, we’ll make sure you have a perfect pair of diamond studs that you or your friend will never want to take off their ears.
When it comes to looking for a pair of diamond studs on a budget, it’s worth going for the Round Stud Diamond Earrings. With a choice of white gold, yellow gold or platinum for the metal, these earrings make for a budget-friendly gift for that special person in your life. At £506, they are one of the cheapest diamond stud earrings that we have in our collection.
What diamond shape do you want for your earrings?
Similar to engagement rings, there are several options available when it comes to choosing your ideal shape for diamond stud earrings. Emerald, pear, heart, cushion and princess cut are just a couple of shapes that you can pick from when it comes to the ideal shape of your diamond studs.
It’s important that when you are choosing a pair of diamond studs that the shape suits your ears. Princess and round cut diamonds are the two most popular shapes for diamond studs as they’re well-known for their classic look. That’s not the only option available for diamond shapes with studs as there are other options available to choose from.
If you want a more adventurous look, then it’s worth going for either a heart, pear or marquise-shaped diamond for your studs. It ultimately comes down to personal preference and the settings that you are likely to wear your diamond studs.
Picking the diamond stud setting
Choosing the right setting for your diamond studs is essential when it comes to buying any piece of jewellery. Whatever setting you choose ultimately depends on the style, as well as the shape and diamond cut you’ve selected for your earrings.
Basket and prong settings are the two most common settings for diamond stud earrings. The classic and minimalist appearance of these settings deliver plenty of sparkle for the wearer. In terms of wearing studs every day, it’s worth considering a bezel setting for your studs. They’re a great option as its design is tailored around its metal setting for extra security.
Another diamond stud setting that’s popular is the Martini setting. This diamond stud style has either three or four prongs that hold the stone in place, recreating the shape of a martini glass. With this stud setting, the diamond is close to the earlobe, making it less likely for the earring to drop off the person’s ear.
Select the precious metal of your earrings
Every person has their own preferences when it comes to choosing their ideal metal for their jewellery. If you want the diamond studs to match the colour of your engagement ring or pendant, then it's worth buying it in the same colour as the other pieces of jewellery that you own.
If you have sensitive skin, then it's worth picking a hypoallergenic metal such as platinum as it's unlikely to cause an allergic reaction to the person wearing the earrings. As platinum is more expensive than other metals such as rose gold and white gold, this needs to be taken into account with buying diamond studs.
When it comes to wearing jewellery with different metals, it’s worth choosing white gold as it blends into other pieces very well. It’s all down to personal preference and how much you are willing to spend on your diamond studs.
Buying diamond stud earrings from Aspire Diamonds
We hope this piece has made it easier for you when it comes to buying a pair of diamond stud earrings. The type of studs you select ultimately comes down to personal preference as you want to make sure that the earrings fit snugly on your ears.
Looking to buy a perfect pair of diamond stud earrings for yourself, a friend or family member? You can contact our expert team at Aspire Diamonds today, who can help ensure that you buy the best pair of diamond studs that can be worn on your ears for any occasion.
