Nothing says glamour like a pair of diamond earrings. They’re a beauty classic that never goes out of style. Whether you’re wanting a subtle stud earring or looking for something a bit more dramatic, diamond earrings are always guaranteed to make an impact.
A Brief History Of Diamond Earrings
It’s hard to say for certain when earrings were first worn. They are mentioned in the bible, and the Ancient Egyptians were known to wear them. The British Museum has gold earrings from Egypt that date back to the 19th Dynasty (1200 – 1186 BC), although it’s believed they were worn primarily by children.
The first known example of a diamond being used in jewellery was featured within a Hungarian queen’s crown in 1074 AD. Following that, the diamond was regularly used in ceremonial jewellery amongst royalty. Jewellery, such as diamond earrings, were seen as symbols of a person’s rank, status or wealth. Only the most noble and wealthy individuals could afford something as rare and precious as a pair of diamond earrings.
Nowadays the diamond earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. While diamonds are never cheap, there are options to suit most budgets and you know your investment will never go out of style.
Chose Your Diamond Earrings Style
Stud Earrings
A stud is a button-like earring featuring a fixed bauble that stays on the ear without moving. Diamond stud earrings are timeless and classic and you know they’ll never go out of style. The diamond stud is an elegant choice and is perfect for any occasion. It will compliment any outfit, from workwear to cocktail dresses.
Drop Earrings
Drop earrings hang below the earlobe and usually feature a small round or pear shape. Drop earrings are another elegant choice and provide that extra wow factor.
Hoop Earrings
Hoop earrings are circular and connect through the earlobe. Diamond hoop earrings are really versatile and will compliment any outfit.
Journey Earrings
Journey earrings are similar to drop earrings but instead of featuring a shape, they are more linear. The earring has a vertical design that hangs down the ear and is a beautifully elegant choice.
Chose Your Shape
There are a variety of different shapes to choose from depending on the type of earrings you chose. Even a simple stud can be round, pear or princess cut. Abelini jewellery specialise in diamond jewellery and have a variety of different styles and shapes available, including oval, heart and emerald.
Chose Your Metal
Diamond earrings are also set in different metals. You can choose from rose gold, white gold, yellow gold, silver or platinum depending on the look you want.
Look After Your Diamonds
When you have your perfect pair of diamond earrings, don’t forget the importance of looking after them. The earrings will need to be cleaned regularly but do ensure to use only professional tools from a jewellery supplies UK store. You don’t want to risk damaging your precious earrings by using anything that isn’t designed purely for that job. You can get a variety of different cleaning and polishing tools and there are some designed specifically for polishing diamonds.
Conclusion
I hope this guide has helped you when deciding which diamond earrings to purchase. Whatever you chose, you know your investment will never go out of style!
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