Diamond Discount Center

Fashions come and go, but earrings have always been and will always a popular jewelry item. Earrings are just one of the accessories that have withstood the arduous tests of time. They are worn by both men and women of all ages. They are a stand-out among the other types of accessories that can be worn everyday for all types of occasions. It may seem too simple a claim, but a single piece or pair of earrings dramatically affects one’s look, mood, and over-all personality.

The History of Earrings

From research and studies, the use of earrings is said to have originated among western Asians in the form of ordinary hoops and pendants. With their belief in the afterlife, burying the dead together with jewelry, which they believed would be taken to the other world, became a part of their customs and traditions. The oldest earrings were discovered in Middle Eastern countries, particularly in Iraq and Egypt.

Earring types and designs

Earrings have varied designs, styles, shapes, and sizes but they can be generally classified into pierced and clip-on types. Pierced earrings are commonly used since piercing can be easily done and can secure the earrings in place unlike the clipped-on types. Studs, dangling, and hoop earrings are forms of pierced earrings.

Gems and metals of great value like pearls, diamonds, silver, and gold are also used as pendants or as earrings. Pearl and diamond earrings are great accessories for special occasions. Effects on Looks and Facial Features.

The right type, shape, and size of earrings can accentuate one’s stand-out features, may it be the hairstyle, perfectly structured cheekbones, deep set eyes, or simply a smile. Round button earrings are very pleasing to the thin face, but unduly emphasize round faces. Large round hoops add length and width that can emphasize perfect cheekbones and nose. Oval or rectangular shapes are good choices for face types that are too full or too round.

Anyone buying diamond jewelry knows that the 4Cs are the things to look for - clarity, cut, color and carats. But what is it about the cut that makes such a difference?

The cut of a diamond means more than just the shape of the stone. There are princess cut diamonds, baguette cut diamonds, but it’s useful to know how the quality of the cut of a diamond enhances its allure and adds to its value.

Do you remember how you could catch the sunlight on your watch face and direct the reflected light anywhere you wanted to? Well the same thing happens inside a diamond. The light enters the diamond, is reflected off the facets of the diamond and, ideally, bursts out through the top, showing it off at its sparkling best. If the angles of the cuts are too shallow or too sharp, the light may be reflected out of the side of the stone or even pass straight through.

The best cuts are made by hand, which costs more than using a machine, but you will get a diamond that sparkles to its maximum potential. In other words, a piece of diamond jewelry that really cuts it.