Diamond Hoop Earrings – Sparkle and Shine

Diamond Hoop EarringsMany men and women love wearing jewelry. In addition, they seem to love wearing mostly rings and earrings. Earrings can and are created from different materials such as pearls, turquoise, rubies, and emeralds. Some very playful and colorful earrings are sometimes created from clay.

Earrings created from those materials can be and are very elegant; however, diamond earrings, especially diamond hoop earrings both sparkle and shine like a shiny new penny and diamond earrings could be considered a status symbol to both men and women jewelry lovers of all ages. Plus, diamond hoop earrings come in different colors.

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Looking Gorgeous with Sparkling Diamond Earrings

You can make a lasting impression with the right type of accessories and diamond earrings are the only choice if you really want to dazzle.

Style: diamond-encrusted chandelier earrings. When looking for perfection, only diamonds will do. A diamond is rated on the basis of its chemical structure, weight, appearance and lack of impurities. Experts can give accurate diamond valuations using a microscrope and their advanced skills. A diamond’s unit of weight is carats and carats can be further divided into decimals, which are then rounded to the nearest decimal figure, for example a 0.496 carats diamond is said to weigh 0.5 carats.

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Advice and Info About Diamonds for Sale

Whether you are thinking of buying loose diamonds for mounting in a piece of diamond jewelry or as an investment, you’ll want to educate yourself ahead of time and learn all you can about certified diamonds. Not every gem mounted in a piece of diamond jewelry is valuable, so its important to know what to look for.

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Comparison of Real and Imitation Diamonds

I don’t know about you, but I love diamonds. Large stones, small stones, colored stones – as long as they are diamonds, I just love them. I can’t even begin to tell you why. I just love the way they look. The way they sparkle, the way they shine, the way it looks like fire when the light hits them the right way. The only thing I don’t like about diamonds is the astronomical price of the stones nowadays. They keep getting more and more expensive, but nothing has changed about diamonds except their price. They keep getting more and more expensive, and I want to keep buying the diamonds that I so love, but I can’t afford them anymore. This made me start wondering if the fake diamonds are as good as the real stones that I so desire. I was going to find out once and for all.

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Tips to Purchase the Gift of Yellow Diamond Earrings

Yellow diamond earrings make an amazing gift for a woman with discerning tastes.  Here’s a little background as well as some tips to purchasing yellow diamond earrings.
It’s a well kept secret among beginners in the jewelry trade that diamonds come in unique colors  – they can be black, blue, pink, orange, green, or yellow.  The ‘Yellow” in yellow earrings comes from nitrogen content and is graded on how deep the yellow is.  These diamonds are well known as “fancy” diamonds and command a premium price.
The wonderful thing about these “fancy” diamonds is that while they are colored and may have the appearance of other popular gems, nothing on Earth can match the flaming brilliance of a diamond, regardless of its color.  There are a number of uses for fancy diamonds including unique necklaces, rings, bracelets, and of course, yellow diamond earrings.
Here’s a brief video on “fancy” colored diamonds, including yellow diamonds:

Things to know before you choose a set of yellow diamond earrings:

1) You will want to be sure the setting prominently displays your yellow diamonds – some will do this better than others!
2) Get the paperwork and certifications for your diamonds.  Not only are there concerns with the purchase of conflict diamonds, but you will want to be sure that the diamond has not been treated in any way to give the appearance of yellow without being a true yellow diamond.   Proof of authenticity from a professional gemologist  is an important piece in any jewelry purchase.
3)  Keep in mind that while the value of a darker hue of yellow is more valuable, you will want to match the tint of the diamond to the skin tone of the wearer.  Darker diamonds will look better with darker skin tones, while lighter diamonds will look better with lighter skin tones.  Balance it out, as a very light yellow tint to the diamond may be confused with a sub-par diamond!  A true yellow diamond should not appear cloudy but have a solid, rich yellow hue.    Keep all of these things in mind – you will want to wear it and wear it well!
4) Yellow diamonds look wonderful in either a classic round cut or a princess cut.  To see the different possibilities in diamond cuts, see diamond videos on our site.

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Caring for Diamond Earrings

“A Diamond is Forever” – goes the old saying.       “A diamond is a girl’s best friend” says Marilyn Monroe
Diamonds are one of the most expensive, and well-known of all precious stones.  These beauties of nature are formed from millions of tons of pressure over large spans of time under ground.  Diamonds are used in all kinds of jewelry – veritable works of art – including rings, necklaces, bracelets – and of course – diamond earrings.  Diamond jewelry has been used since ancient times and modern techniques mean polished gems are optimized for the most sparkle and shine with attention paid to the “4 C’s of Diamonds” – clarity, color, carat, and color.
Caring for your Diamond Earrings
Just like any other kind of jewelry, diamonds earrings require adequate care to last through generations.  Diamonds are an amazingly strong material, the strongest on Earth composed of a single element, and the most transparent substance on Earth.    However, diamonds can damage other stones including other diamonds!   This means that your jewely should be well-kept, preferably in a protective jewelry case or wrapped in felt or tissue paper to shine, adhering to the symbols that it represents – strength, purity, and chastity.
Diamonds, while known since the ancient Egyptians,  rose to high fashion in the 18th century at the dawn of the Renaissance Era.  Today, both men and women wear earrings in different styles, colors, and cuts.  Wide availability and improvements mean that fine jewelry is accessible to all.  Diamond earrings speak to upper class, high taste, sophistication, and undying elegance.  They are a symbol of strength, and when properly cared for will last for generations as family heirlooms.
Diamond earrings make a great gift for any loved one – girlfriends, fiances, spouses, and family members will all appreciate the eternal presence of a pair of fine diamond earrings.

Diamond earrings make the best gift for loved ones who have an eye for quality, and deserve only the best in life. These accessories speak of the wearer of the upper class taste and love for things of beauty.

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Getting the Best Diamond Stud Earrings for Your Money

Diamond stud earrings are perfect for almost any occasion – versatile, beautiful sophistication that are equally appealing for a formal business occasion or a New Years party.  Since they come in all sizes, they can be bold, big, and flashy, or equally provide a discreet and luxurious allure.

All women with social lives should have at least one pair of diamond stud earrings in their jewelry box – so it’s important to know the facts so you can stretch their versatility to the max, wearing them at the largest number of  times and keep the right look.  When it comes to dropping cash on diamond studs, you should have a more practical, pragmatic view than most jewelry marketing promises.   Here are some tip to maximize your purchase of diamond stud earrings:

Buy a set you can afford

Concentrate more on the cut and carat weight of the diamond instead of just looking at color and clarity.  The more facets in the cut, the more sparkle the diamond earring studs will have.  When wearing studs, most people will not be concerned with close up examinations of the color and clarity of your diamonds; so if you need to save money, make these secondary to the size and cut.  You will get the most for your money this way.  Don’t splurge or spend outside of your means at a high end jewelry retailer – you will always pay premium prices for good quality.   Internet purchases of high quality jewelry will save you money as well as time since the selection is vast and give you many ways to sort and search for the perfect pair of diamond stud earrings.  It’s more practical to identify the size, shape, setting, and style of diamond earrings first and purchasing them online, granted the retailer you purchase from will provide you with all of the documentation of your purchase.   
Remember: A good cut is what makes a diamond sparkles, most color variations will disappear when they are mounted to the setting, and diamonds with slight flaws (even invisible to the naked eye) will cost less.

The Setting is Equally Important
Make sure that you choose the color of setting that is most appropriate for your look.  Most people think yellow gold when they think of diamonds.  Now you can choose between platinum, white gold, yellow gold, etc.  When using white gold or platinum, your diamond stud earrings will appear larger and enhance the glitter of your studs.   A good quality diamond will always be placed in a good quality stud – remember that some people are allergic to gold lower than 18k, so keep that in mind as well if you’re purchasing diamond stud earrings for someone else.
How many earrings will you have?
If you’re only going to buy just one pair of earrings, make sure that you pick something that is most universal with your style.  If you purchase large, flashy earrings, they may be appropriate for weddings or social events but likely not suitable for business meetings.  However, choose something too small or with no shine and you’re wasting money – your earrings will not have the appeal that you’re after with your purchase to begin with!
There are also colored options (“Fancy” diamonds) that come in a variety of colors – for instance, yellow diamond earrings are quite popular and diamonds also come in black, pink, and blue due to the chemical composition of the diamond.  If you’re choosing jewelry with these unique colors, be sure that it fits your skin tone and your style.  When it comes to diamond jewelry, yellow diamonds and gold will suit darker skin tones while lighter skin tones are prone to the cooler, whiter shades.

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Diamonds, Earrings – Popular Through History

Diamonds truly are forever – this rare gift of the earth has been cherished through history since ancient civilizations.  Egyptians had fine taste when it came to jewelry; they were the first to create hoop earrings.  Babylonians, Assyrians, and Romans were all experts in fine jewelry crafting.   Around the 18th or 19th century, polishing tools had improved and the process of jewelry making improved dramatically,  making jewelry more accessible and more finely detailed than ever before.
While to today’s standards ancient jewelry is primitive to the distinguished tastes and detail of modern times, as well as all of the modern tools for jewelry crafting,  diamonds are just as popular for all assortments of jewelry and adornment like necklaces, bracelets, rings, and of course, earrings.
Diamond earrings can come in a number of styles and settings and are worn by both men and women. Likely the most popular style of diamond earring worn by both genders is the “Stud” which is a simple setting typically made of Gold or Platinum with a fine diamond solitaire at the edge.  Diamonds come in all shapes, sizes, cuts, and styles in Stud earrings, so it’s really a matter of personal taste.
Hook earrings are another popular style, one example being the image above.  Hooks are typically worn by women and feature one, or many diamonds.  Again, the style, cuts, colors, and shape all depend on personal tastes and fine craftsmanship of the jeweler.   Set with any precious jewels, gems, and materials like emeralds, rubies, sapphires, gold, silver, pearl, and diamonds, earrings are one of the most noticeable  adornments, adding a glittering sophistication and luxury to almost any look.
The quality of the diamond is usually judged by the 4 “C”s of diamonds: carat, clarity, color and cut.  I will explain all of these with more detail in a future post.

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Choosing the Best Pair of Diamond Earrings

Every woman loves the elegant sophistication of fine diamond earrings .  Diamonds are beautiful, luxurious, and very valuable.

The best value when shopping for diamonds is to purchase in a jewelry store during a sale or through the Internet.  As Diamonds are a precious commodity, they will always have value, but the price of diamonds will shift based on supply and demand in the markets as well as in the Vendor’s supply chain and their ability to acquire their own pieces at the best Wholesale prices.

Most jewelry stores, both online stores and “brick and mortar” stores, will have specials at least a couple times a year.  If you’re purchasing from a larger retailer, for instance at a shopping mall, expect to pay a premium price for your jewelry.  Large jewelry stores and chains have large advertising expenses and overhead due to their locations, which make getting fine jewelry easy but often increase the overhead to sell their jewelry.  That said, it is possible you can negotiate a selling price based on the market value or the sale, so if you’re unsure about the market value of diamonds or the jewelry you are purchasing, it is a good idea to get it appraised!

Even when shopping online and finding the perfect diamond earrings, you will want to be sure to compare a similar grade and size of diamond in a store or with online competitors if you don’t know the market value.   Buying from reputable vendors is important as well and many of them market jewelry at deep discounts on Websites like Amazon.com or even Ebay.com.  Always purchase your diamond earrings from a retailer, online or physical store, that allows you to return your purchase!  Diamonds, Earrings, Ruby, Sapphire, Emeralds can all be appraised and it is a good idea to get your jewelry looked at by a professional if you have spent a significant amount of money on it.

The best diamond earrings will also have high quality facets and detail and sometimes the gold has tiny etchings to represent that the materials are genuine.  Be sure that the posts and settings are solid gold and not less than 18 carats.  Make sure the grade of the diamonds match their valuation, as well.   Purchasing Diamond Earrings online or in a store should always have an independent valuation that comes with it.  You can request this at the time of purchase so you can be sure that your jewelry is authentic and properly appraised!

A good jeweler will have an independent valuation on the diamond jewelery in the store, so ask to see it. If you don’t understand about the grade of diamonds, ask the salesperson to explain it to you fully.

Find high end jewelry at great prices at the diamonds earrings store.

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Diamonds and Inflation – A good way to hedge?

Maybe you just like jewelry, perhaps an engagement is coming up.  Or maybe you’re eyeing a new pair of diamond earrings.  With Obama’s TARP billions of dollars flowing and the banks holding on money waiting for the best time to lend it out, and an almost Zero Interest rate of U.S. Dollars, there is a lot of concern of the future of the Dollar and the value of saving cash.  The financial markets are a mess and paranoia of the future of the whole finanical system is at stake.
So, since diamonds are precious commodities that hold their value, is diamond jewelry a good way to hedge the value of your wealth?  Are they a good long-term investment?  Unfortunately, there is no simply “Yes” or “No” answer to this question.   While a diamond enthusiast or jeweler is quick to say that you are making a great investment, there are many things that will affect the value of your jewelry and it’s value.
Here are things to consider when making a diamond purchase, and then protecting a diamond investment:

Market Conditions always change – The dollar is constantly in flux and currency/commodity trading is a volatile business.  When the dollar increases value, the dollar value of diamond prices will decrease.  It’s all about timing – you have to know when to trade and when not to trade.  It can also matter who you will buy and sell from.  Are you buying diamond earrings from a high-end jeweler?  You can expect to spend top dollar for your diamonds.  While your diamonds will always be valuable, if you want to secure your wealth in the Diamond trade, you have to know these financial factors – every extra dollar you spend on your diamonds is less that you will get back when you get them appraised and sell your jewelry.  Unless you’re buying bulk wholesale diamonds, chances are that you’re making a risky investment.

Size Matters – The “Big Guys” in the Diamond trade will always have a lot of cash to invest and they hold enough that they can “Control’ the markets, to some degree.  The more diamonds available, the less their value.  The less diamonds, the more precious they become.   If you’re a small-timer or just looking to get some jewelry to secure some tangible wealth apart from US Fiat Currency, keep this point in mind.  For a small time collector or investor, heirlooms and collectibles are a great way to get fantastic jewelry that is not only valuable but marketable as well, even if minor repairs are needed.  This jewelry can often be purchased at deep discounts, fixed, and sold for a profit.
Purchasing What You Want – If you want jewelry you can sell later, don’t pick something too trendy.  You’ll want something that blends classic styles along with modern styles.  The best jewelry will be timeless – this is what is going to hold its appeal for the longest period of time.  This long term value will matter when you get your jewelry appraised and get a return on your investment.  When investing in jewelry, it’s easy to get caught up in the styles of what you want in diamonds – earrings, necklaces, bracelets, come in all shapes and sizes.   If you’re wanting to invest, make sure that you are shopping with a “timeline” in mind.
In the end:  Investing in diamond jewelry can hedge inflation in the long term.  We’re talking 10 – 20 years minimum – so do the research to know the right diamonds, styles, and the gall to handle the changing weather of the currency and commodity market – the world’s most volatile markets.
If you have a lot of money, this is a great investment.  With a little money, you may secure a little extra cash but it’s not going to make you rich.   So pick what you want, get it at the best price you can, and stick with the classic styles.  Your diamonds and earrings are worth what you give them!

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