EARRINGS BUYING GUIDE

CHOOSING DIAMOND EARRINGS

Since we opened our first store back in 2010, we’ve seen the growing trend in popularity for diamond earrings. Whether it’s an anniversary, a birthday or a gift for your wedding day, diamond earrings make the perfect addition to your jewellery collection.

STYLE

WHY DIAMOND EARRINGS

Diamond Earrings are the perfect choice for any occasion.

We stock a range of styles such as diamond studs, drop and hoop earrings as well as our range of designer earrings.

Read through our guide to find out which would be perfect for you!

WHICH IS BEST FOR MY LIFESTYLE?

Our diamond earrings come in many different styles. Some designs may be more suitable for everyday wear, such as diamond studs, as their simplicity means they will not catch on clothing and are practical for daily wear. Whereas if you want earrings for a special occasion, our designer diamond earring range would be the best choice to make a big impact.

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SHAPE

When looking for a pair of diamond earrings, one of the main factors to consider is the diamond shape. While there is multi diamond shapes available, some diamond shapes are more popular to use in diamond earrings than others.

ROUND

The round cut diamond is the most popular diamond shape to be set within diamond earrings. As a round cut diamond has more facets than any other shape, this will ensure maximum sparkle and shine.

PRINCESS

This square cut diamond sits beautiful in a pair of diamond earrings, giving the appearance of an almost seamless band of diamonds dancing across the finger. The princess cut diamond gives the wearer a modern and sophisticated look.

EMERALD

Echoing back to old-Hollywood, the rectangular facets truly show off the diamond’s clarity.

OVAL

The Oval Cut Diamond elongates the finger without losing its brilliance. A versatile and magnificent diamond choice!

MARQUISE

If you’re looking for a diamond shape to optimise the carat weight, then the Marquise Cut is your diamond of choice.

ASSCHER

An exceptional diamond cut, reminiscent of the Art-Deco era.

SETTINGS

Diamond Studs

Hoop & Drop

Halo

Gemstone

Designer

Yellow Diamond

DIAMOND STUDS

A classic and timeless design, the earring will sit flush to your ear, ensuring all the focus remain on the diamonds.

Available in a number of shapes such as Round, Princess, Cushion, Emerald and many more.

HOOP & DROP

Contemporary and chic, Diamond Hoop Earrings and Diamond Drop Earrings add a touch of class and sophistication to any look.
Diamond hoop Earrings are a signature piece of jewellery and should be in every jewellery box. Popular in both tiny and large statement pieces, hoop Earrings are incredibly elegant and versatile accessories that will complement all outfits.
Our beguiling drop Earrings can transform any outfit. Whether you go for white gold to get that minimalist look or yellow gold to add more depth, drop Earrings will offer something different to your appearance.

HALO

Our Diamond Halo Earrings are perfect for those of you who want an alternative to our diamond stud Earrings. With a beautifully set centre diamond surrounded by a ring of meticulously set diamonds it'll add that extra sparkle to your collection.

DESIGNER

Unique and striking, Diamond Designer Earrings are designed to make an impact and turn heads. The type of earring you want to wear on a special night out, they make a classic outfit that bit more unique and memorable.

THE FOUR C’s

The 4 C’s- Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat- are all important elements to take into account when purchasing diamond earrings. Here’s a brief recap on what each one means:

CARAT

Carat refers to the weight of a diamond. Diamonds are all weighed in metric carats rather than grams or ounces. This is a standard industry practice around the world.

Diamond is expressed to the hundredth of a carat. Carat weight of less than a carat is expressed in points. So, for example, a 0.75ct diamond will be 75 points. Most jewellers will refer to carat weight in this terminology.

Another way to explain this would be using pounds, 100 pence equals 1 whole pound. Therefore 50pts will be 0.50ct and so on.

A common misconception is that it refers to the physical size of a diamond, which is incorrect. The diamond weight does not govern the size of stone.

We always recommend trying a range of carat weight on to determine which will be best for you. This way you will also be able to assess the visible size.

COLOUR

When searching for your perfect diamond, one of the C’s to consider during this process is the Colour.
Usually, people tend to choose a diamond with the least amount of colour, as it shows the purity of colour and rarity of quality.

The diamond colour grading system is based on an alphabetised system, starting from ‘D’, meaning the diamond is completely free of any colour, all the way to ‘Z’, meaning there is a visible tint of colour in the diamond.

To see a difference in colour between two diamonds, you usually have to compare at least three colour grades
(i.e, E Colour and a H Colour).

CLARITY

This will determine the number of natural inclusions that are inside the diamond. The higher the quality (such as VS1 or VVS1) will mean there are less inclusions, and the light is able to refract out of the diamond better than a lower clarity (such as SI2 or I1).

FAIR CUTS

GOOD CUTS

EXCELLENT & VERY GOOD CUTS

CUT

The way the diamond is cut will determine the sparkle and brilliance of the diamond. An excellent cut will reflect the optimum amount of light that enters the diamond. Lower quality cuts, such as good or poor, won’t reflect as much light and lack lustre.

PRECIOUS METALS

The metal you choose should suit not only your partner’s style, but also showcase the diamond. Yellow Gold is a traditional choice and warming to most skin tones.

PLATINUM

Platinum has become one of the most popular metals to be used in diamond earrings. Platinum is a naturally white coloured metal, meaning it will not tarnish and lose its brilliance. Platinum is also a very rare metal that is only mined in a few select areas of the world, making it a more expensive metal in comparison to Gold and Palladium.

Platinum will also enhance the colour of a diamond and its natural sparkle.

Platinum is usually hallmarked at ‘950’, meaning it is 95% pure platinum with the remaining 5% usually being palladium, iridium ruthenium and other alloys. Platinum is also a great choice for those who have contact allergies, as the purity of the platinum reduces the likelihood of any irritation during wear.

As with all metals, Platinum can scratch, however with proper care the wear should be minimal and can be polished again to return the metal to its original look.

18ct Rose Gold

This pink hue gold originally gained popularity in the 1920’s, then made a big comeback in the 2010’s. The unique blush tone of Rose Gold is created by mixing gold with copper. As all our gold earrings mounts are 18kt gold, the composition will be 75% gold, with 25% copper. A pair of Rose Gold Earrings gives an elegance that not all metals can achieve.

18ct White Gold

White Gold is still an incredibly popular choice of metal for earring settings. White Gold has the same overall appearance as Platinum, however it has a brighter ‘white shine’ and is less expensive than Platinum.

White gold is naturally an off-white colour, usually with a slight yellow tint. This is because white gold is usually mixed with palladium or magnesium.

To give white gold the trademark brightness, it is plated with rhodium or iridium. This plating will wear over time and return to its natural colour, however can be polishing and replated to return the metal to its former glory.

18ct Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold is a classic and timeless metal choice for any style of earrings. For thousands of years, yellow gold has been used in jewellery for its warmth in colour and its resistance to erosion. The colour of the gold is determined by what other metal alloys are mixed with it, such as copper and zinc.

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