Diamond Dangle Earrings
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Diamond dangle earrings can add the perfect touch of flirtatious elegance to any eveningwear. With a wide range of styles and options for every budget, these stunning diamond earrings are perfect for birthdays, bridal gifts, wedding anniversaries, or any special occasion.
Designs for Dangling Diamonds
There are thousands of different earring designs available, and two types of design elements impact the appearance of the earring: the physical structure of the jewelry and the style of the design.
Structure
The earrings’ structure includes the basic elements of earring design, such as:
- Metal: Both yellow and white gold are popular options for diamond earrings, and more exclusive styles may also be mounted in platinum. Sterling silver is a less expensive choice.
- Stone Shape: Round and princess diamond shapes are the most popular for diamond dangle earrings because they can easily be used in unique designs and groups. Depending on the earring style, emerald or Asscher cuts may also be used, and cushion cuts are popular in halo designs. Pear shaped diamonds are very popular for teardrop style dangle earrings.
- Setting: Most dangle earrings are set in pave, prong, or channel settings to keep the stones secure. If only a few diamonds are used, bezel settings can be stylish.
- Stone Use: Some dangle earrings only use one stone as a focal point, while others use several stones to create a more elaborate design. Diamond chips may be used for a pave earring as well. Whether the stone is the central focus of the earring or just a sparkly accent, it brings stunning beauty to any earring design.
- Earring Back: Both French hooks and pressure backs are commonly used for dangle earrings. Clips are less frequently used because they can become loose and insecure more easily. For very expensive earrings, screw backs are the most secure option.
Earring Styles
There are many different earring styles that use diamonds in intricately dangling patterns. Popular styles include:
- Pave or channel set hoops
- Bezel or prong set drop earrings
- Drop earrings with a halo of small stones or chips around a larger diamond or colored gem
- Figural designs with hearts, stars, crosses, circles, flowers, or other shapes paved in diamonds
- Curves including multi-stone journey designs
- Three stone drop earrings with graduated stone sizes
- Contrasting styles that use black diamonds or other fancy colored diamonds along with colorless gems
- String earrings that have more movement than rigid styles
- Elongated flares, also called chandelier earrings, with elaborate gem details in artistic or vintage patterns
Finding Diamond Dangle Earrings
Most jewelers carry a range of dangle style earrings, including both chain jewelers and more elite designers. Online retailers also offer a wide range of styles, and extensive collections can be found through the following merchants:
- Blue Nile
- Ross Simons
- Jewelry Advisor
- Heavenly Treasures
- All Fashion Earrings
- Diamond of Eden
- Jewelry by Novel
Cost
The cost of diamond earrings can range from less than $100 to several thousand dollars, depending on the precious metal used, the total carat weight of the stones, the diamond quality of the stones, and the nature of the earring design.
To save money but still enjoy the luxury and beauty of dangle earrings, couples can investigate styles that use fewer gemstones or that use diamond chips instead of fully cut gems. Earrings set in sterling silver are also less expensive, or the couple could substitute cubic zirconia or treated diamonds instead of natural diamonds.
Tips for Wearing Diamond Earrings
Elaborate diamond earrings are stylish and attractive, but they aren’t appropriate for every occasion and care needs to be taken to wear them appropriately.
- Choose earrings that fit securely in the ear without pain.
- Earrings should dangle straight down and be balanced to hang naturally.
- Balance elaborate earrings with an appropriate wardrobe and other jewelry. Many earrings are available as sets with diamond necklaces or diamond pendants.
- Elaborate diamond earrings should only be worn in the evenings or for special occasions, and are not generally appropriate for regular daily wear.
Diamond dangle earrings are a stunning type of diamond jewelry that can be the perfect accent for any special occasion. From simple dangling studs to elaborate chandelier designs, there are dangle earrings suitable for every taste, budget, and occasion.
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