If you are looking to wow your loved one with the gift of diamonds, but don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune, consider the beautiful, yet affordable, gift of diamond earrings. Diamond earrings are not only a classic and timeless piece that will never go out of style, because of their generally smaller size than rings or necklaces, they tend to be available at much lower price points for consumers on a tighter budget. Diamond earrings are also appropriate for nearly any age group and come in several sizes and shapes to suite anyone’s taste.

The most classic of all diamond earring styles are solitaire diamond earrings. Solitaire earrings are basically a single stone, set in precious metal, meant to be worn in pierced ears. Solitaire earrings come in a range of carat sizes which makes finding a smaller size appropriate for your daughter or a larger carat weight for your wife simple as can be. They are also available in nearly any shape imaginable. A pair of heart shaped solitaire diamond earrings make a perfect Valentine’s gift or an extra special ‘just because I love you’ present that is guaranteed to melt her heart without breaking your bank account. Princess cut solitaire diamond earrings are also very popular, as are classic round cuts.

The other beauty of diamond earrings lies in the fact that they are suitable for everyday wear. Unlike more extravagant diamond pieces, they don’t necessarily have to sit in a jewelry box collecting dust, only to be worn for special or formal occasions. A simple pair of diamond solitaire earrings is appropriate for the workplace, where a professional appearance is expected, but also perfect for a night out, where just a bit of sparkle and shine is all you need.

Many women have a serious decision to make when it comes to picking diamond earrings. Likewise, many men have the same dilemma when trying to buy a pair of diamond earrings for a woman in their life.

On one hand, you have solitaire diamond earrings, simple, elegant, and just enough to give you that hint of sparkle. Unfortunately, sometimes that hint of sparkle isn’t really enough. If you are trying to be very discreet about the fact you’re wearing diamond earrings, or the diamond earrings are for a child or young woman, the solitaire style is suitable. What most women want, however, is for their diamonds to be noticed and be noticeable.

On the other hand, you have chandelier and drop diamond earrings, bold and daring, and dripping with brilliant diamonds. Unfortunately again, sometimes dripping with diamonds draws a little too much attention. While these beauties are perfect for a night on on the town and the absolute best accessory to wear to help formalize that little black dress, they don’t exactly portray a casual look that can be worn on a daily basis.

The perfect solution is a classic pair of hoop diamond earrings. These gorgeous earrings are the perfect compromise between your diamonds not being noticed at all and your diamonds being noticed far too easily. Like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a pair of hoop diamond earrings is ‘just right’. They are professional and sophisticated in design while also having just the right amount of brilliant diamonds to catch someones eye.

Hoop diamond earrings can be found in nearly any precious metal, including yellow and white gold, and platinum. They also come with a variety of stone shapes, such as princess cut, pave style, and traditional round cut. These diamond earrings are offered in a variety of setting types, somewhat dependent on the shape of the stone. For example, a set of princess cut diamond earrings often works best in a channel setting that allows the stones to sit flush against each other. When the stones are set flush, most jewellers also recommend a white gold or platinum setting to increase the overall cohesiveness of the piece. However, some women prefer the yellow gold settings to offer a stark contrast to the diamond’s sparkle. The combinations and choices are literally endless.

Regardless of your preference, or the preference of the woman you are buying the earrings for, a classic pair of hoop diamond earrings is the perfect accessory that can go from day wear to night wear in a snap and look brilliant while doing so.

According to society, every woman should have at least one little black dress in her wardrobe. Long believed to be the most versatile piece of clothing, the little black dress can go from day wear to night wear with ease. It can be classy, playful and everything in between. What many women don’t know is the perfect accessories for those little black dresses are diamonds.

Nothing can set off the sophistication of a simple black dress better than a stunning pair of diamond hoop earrings. Diamond earrings are not only the perfect way for a woman to accentuate her face, they are also simple, yet stunning, enough to wear both day and night. Simple diamond solitaire earrings are also perfect accessory pieces for pairing with a black dress in a business environment. Classic and stylish, they can provide just the right amount of sparkle without distracting from a professional appearance.

If you’re looking for a little more of a statement piece, team it with a diamond pendant. The versatility of a diamond pendant lies primarily in the chain it’s worn with. If you prefer for the diamond to sit against your skin for slightly less contrast, a shorter chain will work perfectly. On the other hand, if you really want the diamond pendant to stand out, a longer chain will let it set against the black backdrop of the dress for a high contrast effect.

If you’ve followed the rules your closet contains at least one little black dress, take the times to check your jewelry box and make sure you have the perfect accessories to go with it.