Diamond Stud Earrings

As each diamond is born with its unique characteristics, buying a pair of diamond studs requires some level of technical understanding and gemological knowledge.

To get the most beautiful diamonds studs and the best value for your budget, here are some quick tips that you will want to consider when buying a pair of diamond studs:

1. Carat. You will want your diamonds to have similar carat weight. Ideally, both studs should have a maximum difference in carat weight of 0.05. That is, if a diamond weighs 0.80 carats, its counterpart should be at most 0.85 or 0.75 carats.

2. Color. Buying a D, E, or F color on diamond studs earrings would be a waste of your money. Nobody will notice a highly graded diamonds, nor will they notice that one diamond is G color, while the other H.

3. Clarity. While the clarity grade will depend on your budget, it is not advisable to put too much emphasis on clarity. Since most diamond stud earrings are small in size, a lower clarity grade will be barely noticeable when worn.

4. Cut. The cut grade of the diamonds is one of the most important factors when choosing a pair of diamond studs. You will want the cut grade to be between Excellent and Good to get the liveliest diamonds.

Visit our London showroom to choose the right diamond stud earring for your you can also design your own diamond stud earrings with our bespoke design service.

The design and material used for a diamond stud setting is a personal choice based on your taste, design and material preferences, For example, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold Stud Earrings and Platinum Stud Earrings are also popular. 

The most common and practical setting for stud earrings is the four or three prong-set settings. This setting enables the light to enter and exit the stone efficiently, allowing the diamond to shine to its full potential by maximizing its brilliance and fire.

Another common setting is the bezel-set diamond stud setting, in which the whole diamond is protected by the bezel surrounding the girdle of the diamond. In this version, the diamonds will actually appear larger than their actual size because of the metal surrounding the diamond.

The size - or carat weight - of your diamond stud earrings will, to some extent, be determined by your budget. If you can afford it, try to get a diamond that weighs at least 0.50 carat each.

However, the same way an expensive diamond does not necessarily mean a better quality diamond, a lower price point diamond is not always a lower quality stone.

In fact, lower carat weight diamonds might look too small on your ears, whereas very large diamond studs might not be the look you are going for. A good size is a pair of diamond studs that perfectly highlights your face while remaining discreet, yet visible and powerful.

It might not come as a surprise to you that diamonds are available at every price point imaginable. As such, the diamond stud earrings you will pick should be ones that fit into your budget. The most important facet in the purchase of diamond stud earrings is to buy what you love, love what you buy, and wear for as long as it brings you joy.

A pair of diamond studs earrings are a must-have in your jewelry box. To some people, diamond studs are their go-to earrings, wearing them every day and on every occasion. To others, these studs are worn only at special events, highlighting how special those diamonds make them feel. On the fashion side, diamonds studs earrings can be worn to compliment a beautiful diamond necklace, they can wear fashioned with a simple décolleté and naked chest.

Diamonds are the most fascinating and special gemstones in the world. They might represent love, eternity, and passion, or they might be viewed as a source of energy, power, and strength. Whatever diamonds symbolize to you, the diamonds you choose will always do one thing: they will always make you feel special.

As the carat weight of a diamond only characterizes one of the 4Cs that determines the price of diamonds, the weight of a diamond alone is not enough to determine its price. To know how much a pair of 1-carat diamond stud earrings cost, you will need to have flexibility with the other Cs, that is the Clarity, Color, and Cut. The correlation between all 4Cs as well as other aspects listed in a diamond certificate from a reputable gemological institution will determine the value of a 1-carat diamond stud earrings.

While the clarity grade for diamond studs plays a factor in the beauty and price of the diamonds, it is not as important as one might think. A color grade difference in both diamonds, for example, will be much more visible than a clarity grade difference. In order to optimize the beauty and value for your money, we recommend staying between SI1 and VS2, depending on your budget, and how much you personally value clarity in diamond studs.