Diamond Earrings- An Ornament Of Special Use!
Jewellery March 31st, 2008The word ‘diamond’ is derived from an ancient Greek word which means “impossible to tame”. Diamonds are known as the best form of carbon. It is used by us as gems and it haves a wide variety of industrial applications. The popularity of diamonds increased from the 19th century due to its improved polishing and cutting techniques. The diamond’s quality is judged by the four C’s which refers as clarity, color, carat and cut.
Diamond Earrings are a personal adornment worn attaching with the ear lobe. Initially the Egyptians started the fashion of earrings wearing large gold loops, which have now turned to smaller loops and also Fashion Pendants.
There exist two basic types of earrings. The persons who have pierced ears usually wears diamond post and diamond wire earrings and the one who have non-pierced ears wears diamond clips. A post earring uses a clutch, nut or some others for supporting it in the ear. Stud earrings are the post earrings with a solitary diamond at its end. In the case of clip earrings a hinged clip clasps the earring in the ear lobe.
The diamond earrings vary in many ways like style, size, price range and weight. The diamonds are often set in other diamonds and other precious stones to give a more wonderful look. The precious stones in which diamonds are set are like rubies, emeralds, silver, platinum and sapphires in yellow etc. These diamond earrings are very elegant and sophisticated, the reason they are considered a favorite piece of jewelry for all.














