Earrings have always been a timeless fashion rarely affected by trends that come and go. Diamonds are a girl’s best friends but pearl diamond earrings have an added touch of beauty. The two elegant accents contrast each other and at the same time, seem perfectly paired. The shimmer of the diamond against the opaque, quiet sheen of the pearl make an odd yet desirable combination regardless of the metal holding the two.
If you are looking for a perfect gift for the lady in your life, diamond pearl earrings are a great choice. The beauty and elegance will put a smile on any woman’s face. It would also help to know if she prefers the dangling or stud style of earrings. The budget minded will want to stick with a silver setting and possibly studded earrings.
Regardless of whether you are purchasing a gift or shopping for yourself, pearl diamond earrings come in countless styles. Gold, silver and platinum are the typical choices of metals and stud, dangling and hoop earrings are a few of the styles. Expect to pay anywhere between $200.00 and $2000.00 depending on some of the details mentioned here. Almost every jeweler will carry pearl diamond earrings. Birks, Zales, Blue Nile and Ice.com are just a tiny list.
When browsing various collections, there are a few things to know about the diamond portion of diamond pearl earrings. Buying diamonds involves analyzing the four C’s, cut, color, clarity and carats. The cut involves the diamond shape and individual cut and will have a big impact on the price. Diamonds are a natural material and will come in a few different colors. Most people are familiar with clear but other colors are available such as pink, yellow and red. The last two C’s are clarity and carats. A carat refers to the size, and clarity will reflect the imperfections within the diamond. Increase in clarity because due to fewer imperfections will increase the price.
As for the pearl, well this is a whole other set of rules. Pearls are the only gem formed in a living thing, usually an oyster shell. When a grain of sand or any other particle the oyster deems foreign gets into its shell, it will start to coat the particle in a substance called nacre. This is the same coating found on the inside of its shell. Layers upon layers are coated and the pearl is born. The value of the pearl will be determined by the thickness of this nacre as well as the shape, color and size. One thing that makes pearls so appealing is their uniqueness as no two natural pearls are exactly alike.
Diamonds and pearls are two very different gems and require individual care. Diamonds are hard and difficult to scuff and scrape but the pearl will mark easily as they are somewhat soft gems. Be sure to store your diamond pearl earrings with care and keep them separate from other hard or sharp jewelry. Follow the recommended cleaning instructions given to you by the retailer. Care for them immaculately and enjoy them for many years to come.