Diamond stud earrings with a single diamond in each ear are classic pieces of jewellery which everyone (men included) should own. Because they are such a simple piece of jewellery they look just as much at home on the wearer at work or during a night out.
The way the diamonds are mounted can vary, but the most popular way is a claw setting as this allows maximum light to enter from the base and sides of the diamond. This light will be refracted and cause the earrings to fire and sparkle.
A more contemporary diamond setting is the rub-over style where the metal holding the diamond is literally rubbed over it to hold it in place. It is an attractive modern setting with metal encircling the diamond on all sides but does not allow as much light to enter as the claw.
Because it is such a timeless piece of jewellery, it worth investing in some good quality diamonds even though you cannot see the colour and clarity that clearly when they are being worn. Round diamonds are the most popular choice for diamond stud earrings, but if you want something a bit different you can go for shapes like a princess cut or oval. Solitaire diamonds on your ears look good in any shape and size with the classic being one carat total weight for the pair. This might be rather more than you want to spend so go for third or quarter carat in each ear – not a huge difference in appearance but much cheaper.
It is also important that the earring attachments are secure so that they do not get lost. A screw back post is a more secure fitting than clip on, and pierced earrings are the best of all.
You simply cannot go wrong with a pair of diamond stud earrings as you can get a lot of wear out of them, they will go with just about every outfit you own and they can be worn by people of all ages.
