Jewelry Bonanza

Sparkle, glamour and brilliance are three words that come to mind when seeing a pair of diamond stud earrings. Clarity, cut, color and price are the main factors to consider when buying a piece or set of diamond jewelry. Having a sufficient amount of knowledge about the making of diamonds also plays a helpful role.

When you are negotiating and debating on a diamond purchase, your knowledge will assist you on your decision. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man shopping for your wife’s wedding ring or a women shopping for an additional pair of earrings, your own wisdom and experience will guide you to that perfect purchase. Having the ownership of a diamond can be a very rewarding experience. Many diamond seekers should gain much insight on the making and distribution of the diamond before making any commitments.

The diamond earring cut- Good, fair or poor cut are the three main categories to keep in mind when you are examining those diamond stud earrings at a retail store. There aren’t many places where you will find an exceptional or excellent cut diamond. Considering the price along with the cut, an excellent cut diamond will be very expensive. Many jewelers in retail sales will not voluntarily tell you the cut of the diamond.

If you are shopping at a cheap jewelry store or department, the store clerks may not even know the cut and will try to avoid the question if you ask them what the cut is. By cutting the diamond, the weight of the diamond is affected. Therefore, many diamonds do not have an excellent cut. If the diamond is wide and thick, the cutter will lose the sparkle when cutting it finely. This will result in the diamond being dark, dull and gloomy looking. There are different cuts that will enhance the shape of the diamond. There are round, square and oval shapes to diamonds.

When purchasing diamond stud earrings, it is a good idea to check the cut of the diamond to make sure you are getting what you are paying for. 50% or more retailers will ask for a less valued cut and a larger carat on their diamonds. There is reasoning behind this marketing strategy. It is so that there retail costs will be lower and their sales will be higher.

The average consumer doesn’t know any better when shopping for their diamonds. The amount of carets, the color and the price of the diamonds play a huge role in many consumer purchases. To determine if you are getting a good cut on your diamond purchase, you should have it examined by a certified Gemologist. If you don’t have access to a gemologist at the time, keep your purchase receipt and later have it examined. Do make sure that you read the jewelry store’s return policy.

Diamond stud earring color

The color of your diamond stud earrings are strictly your choice. Natural diamonds can be enhanced to add color. Many popular colored diamonds are yellow and blue diamonds. The variety of vibrant colors can work miracles for your wardrobe. All natural diamonds have a yellowish tint of color to them. Yellow and brown diamonds contain nitrogen which makes up their color. Impurities and the carbon that bond is what make up the diamond colors. The most common colored diamond is the clear and natural looking diamond. Nothing tends to look more natural than a sparkling pair of clear diamond stud earrings.

The price of diamond stud earrings

Many different retail stores charge different amounts of money for their diamond earrings. The price of the earrings is calculated by the carat of the diamond and the gold or silver trimming that mounts the diamond in place. Many stores will give you a quality diamond certificate and appraisal when your jewelry is purchased. The way the diamond is mounted may also increase or decrease the price of the earrings. Usually, the less quality of cut will decrease the cost of the earrings and the more carets of the diamond will increase the cost dramatically. Many people can not determine the clarity or amount of carets unless the diamond is up close.

Sometimes a magnifying glass needs to be used to establish the cut and clarity. A pair of 14k diamond stud earrings, with one carat can cost you close to $500. Prices vary and it depends on strictly what you prefer and desire. Great valued diamond stud earrings can cost you thousands of dollars e.g. gold diamond stud earrings would cost between $200-$900 depending on the carat. An 18k white gold stud would cost $920 and an 18k yellow gold stud would cost $870. Receiving a set for your birthday or holiday will surely be in your best interest. It is recommended that consumers don’t shop for their diamonds at pawn shops or classified ads. It is very likely that these sources will not have proof of the quality of diamond they are selling.