One of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry you can own is a pair of diamond stud earrings. Elegantly simple and stunningly beautiful, diamond stud earrings are a classic look that will never go out of style. And, with so many styles and cuts to choose from, diamond stud earrings are easy to customize. This article explains how to create the perfect pair of diamond stud earrings that will become a treasured heirloom for years to come.

Steps:

1 Find a local jeweler or a reputable website that sells made-to-order diamond stud earrings.

2 Choose the price range you are most comfortable with. Diamond studs can vary dramatically depending on size and quality. They can cost as little as $150 or as much as $15000 or more.

3 Choose the cut that best suits you. If you have a broader face youll probably look best with princess cut diamond studs. If your face is thinner round cut studs will be your best fit.

4 Choose the precious metal that best suits your skin tone for the backing. If you have a warm skin tone yellow gold will look best. If your skin tone is cool you will probably look better in white gold or platinum.

5 Make sure you choose a well balanced setting for your diamond stud earrings. Some settings, such as the crown style setting, are poorly balanced, pulling the diamond stud forward and creating a droopy look. The best settings the three-prong martini style or four-prong basket style pull the center of gravity back, making the diamond stud fit snuggly and beautifully against your ear. Remember that even the most beautiful diamond will look bad in a poor setting.

6 Make sure to choose quality diamond stud earrings. Look at the color, cut, and clarity of the diamond studs. Look to see that the diamond stud is clear, with no obvious inclusions. Make sure that the light is reflected evenly out of the diamond with no dark spots. Remember that bigger isnt always better.

7 Order your diamond stud earrings and enjoy.

Tips:

When you order your diamond stud earrings, take note of the size of the diamonds. Stones that are 1/8 to 1/4 carats are tiny. If you order stones that are 1/5 carat or more, the effect will be much more dramatic and pleasing.

If you are unsure of your skin tone hold a piece of clean white paper against your hand, if you notice a yellowish hue then you have a warm skin tone, if you see a bluish hue then your skin tone is cool.

Warnings:

While diamonds are one of the hardest materials on earth they can still be damaged. Avoid extremes of temperature, and always store separately.