Glamour Professor

Diamond studs make timeless gifts. They can mark a family occasion, such as school graduation, or they can be a gift of love for an anniversary or other remembrance. Whatever the reason for giving, purchasing diamond earrings requires a little advanced research. With the wide range of shapes and sizes available in diamond studs, there's something to complement every occasion. Whether worn to lunch with friends, to a dressy cocktail party, or to an elegant evening event, diamond studs match the moment. The Four Cs of Diamonds Most people have at least heard of the four Cs of cut, carat, clarity, and color of diamonds . However, since earrings are not as openly visible as a pendant, nor as scrutinized as an engagement ring, standards can be relaxed just a bit. Very good quality, as opposed to exceptional quality, can be a very good thing. Cuts Used in Diamond Studs Most stud earrings that are not custom-made stick to a few basic shapes. These are round, princess, and

Earrings – I think of them as the finishing touch to your look. They complete your fashion statement. There are earrings for all occasions – the board room, work, casual outings, your wedding, a night on the town, or a day at the beach. The first pair of earrings has been dated back to 2500 BC. Only the wealth and those of royal lines could afford expensive jewelry back then. There are all types of earrings – hoop earrings, stud earrings, button earrings, dangle earrings, chandelier earrings, and droplet earrings to name just a few. Earrings come in all types of materials and metals. Gold, pearls, silver, plastics, copper, gemstones, diamonds, paste, bakelite, faux stones, or glass. The list goes on and on. The oldest earrings ever unearthed by archaeologists were discovered in Iraq date to about 2,500 BC. Back to 3000 BC there were two types of earrings: the hoop, and the more elaborate pendant. From 1559 B.C. to 1085 B in Egypt earplugs became very fashionable. These type of