Whether you want to make custom diamond studs or purchase a pair from our vetted retailers, youâre likely wondering how one can even choose the perfect pair of earrings when it feels like there are simply too many styles and designs to select from, but rest assured, weâre here to help you!
First, letâs break it down. Earrings are traditionally divided into just three categories:
- Stud: Sits directly on the earlobe with little to no movement. May include descriptive words like solitaire, front-back, and barbell.
- Drop: Has elements that dangle below the earlobe. May include descriptive words like chandelier, jacket, and tassel.
- Hoop: Encircles the earlobe. May include descriptive words like huggies and j-hoop.
Occasion
To choose, one must think of the occasion. Would these earrings be for every day, or for special events? How big is too big? If you are a minimalist, perhaps a diamond stud weighing 3.50 carats (roughly the width of a thumbnail) in each lobe is not for you. If dreaming of a glam wedding, perhaps antique style chandelier earrings are right for you.
The LBD
For both those new and in the know, stud earrings historically have been the most versatile and preferred. In a 2020 pulse survey by the De Beers Group, studs ranked third in terms of popular types of diamond jewelry that consumers were willing to invest in just after rings and necklaces. If you don't have a pair yet, it may be time to add them to your jewelry collection. It's like the ideal LBD: stylish, on point, and essential.
To find studs via Rare Carat, select the earring pair search checkbox on our diamond search page.
And good news, you can do this for either natural or lab grown diamonds. Important tip, watch out for the "carat" search toggle updating to âtotal carat weight.â If you are looking for diamonds that are 1.00 carats (6.4mm diameter) in each lobe, search for 2.00.
The diamond settings will then typically run just $200-500 in addition to the total cost of diamonds. Interested? Ask one of our expert gemologists for help!
