Diamond Earrings

What are the 4 Cs of diamond earrings?

The 4 Cs of diamond earrings are as follows.

• Carat weight: One carat equals 0.2g, and generally, a heavier weight means a larger diamond.
• Cut: Diamonds are usually cut with facets to show off the flashiness of the stone. Some cuts are considered better than others when it comes to diamond stud earrings.
• Colour: Diamonds actually come in many colours, but the most common is the 'white diamond'. White diamonds are graded on a scale from colourless to light yellow or brown. Colourless is the most desirable.
• Clarity: This refers to the inclusions within the diamond and blemishes on the outside.

Is it okay to wear diamond earrings every day?

Wearing a pair of diamond stud earrings every day is a great way to exude elegance and formality. Diamond solitaire earrings are the most common style of studs and often the most recognisable. However, there are other stud styles to consider.

You may consider heart-shaped or square diamond studs, depending on your personal style.

Generally, diamonds are considered hardy enough to wear every day, and provided the metal they are set in is also hardy (sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold all are), you won't damage them by wearing them every day.

If you're looking for diamond stud earrings in Australia but don't have the budget for real diamonds, Camile & Stone also offers Moissanite jewellery, which is a more affordable counterpart to diamonds.

Should you sleep in diamond earrings?

While diamond earrings are great for your everyday wear, we would never recommend sleeping in them, even the smallest of diamond stud earrings. This is for a number of reasons, including the following.

• Comfort: Diamonds are often set into metal with prongs that can be sharp and cause discomfort when sleeping.
• Damage: Sleeping in a pair of diamond stud earrings increases the risk of damage due to movement. They may be bent or broken, and you could even lose the diamond itself.
• Hygiene: It's not considered hygienic to sleep in earrings as it can lead to a build-up of sweat, oil and dirt around the earring backs. This could eventually lead to irritation and infection.

What kind of diamond earrings can I find with Camile & Stone?

Camile & Stone has a collection of the best diamond earrings you can find online. Styles include:

• Diamond studs: A classic, everyday style.
• Diamond hoop earrings: Perfect for every day or with an updo for a special occasion.
• Diamond drop earrings or diamond dangle earrings: These can be worn with an everyday look, but larger styles, like chandelier pieces, should be saved for elegant events.
• Diamond cluster earrings: These are usually studs but with more than one diamond.
• Men's diamond earrings: Perfect for an elegant yet masculine style.
• Diamond earrings for weddings: A timeless and elegant addition to your big day.

Are diamond stud earrings classy?

Among the most popular diamond earrings for women are diamond studs. Whether set into white gold or solid gold, if you prefer gold earrings, diamond studs have always and will always be considered classy.

While styles have changed, the elegant diamond stud rarely has. The cut may change, and the setting may be updated, but you can even find vintage diamond earrings that still look just as classy today as they were when they were made.

If you're considering a pair of diamond studs but can't find a style you like, remember that diamonds are an investment, so investing in custom diamond earrings may help you find the perfect pair that you want to wear each day.

What colour diamond earrings are best?

The most common and recognisable colour of diamonds is the white or colourless style that you think of when you think of the word diamond. 

On top of this, you can also find coloured diamond earrings made using naturally coloured diamonds. Diamonds may occur in colours, including pink, red, blue, green, purple, orange, and grey. This is due to anomalies within the diamond's structure that absorb different light wavelengths and give these diamonds their exciting hues.

Of the colours to exist, red diamonds are the most scarce, with only a handful being known to exist, along with pink and blue diamonds.

How much should you spend on diamond earrings?

Diamond earrings vary in price depending on the diamond carat weight, cut, clarity, and colour, as well as the setting, metal used, and the jeweller who created them. Designer diamond earrings will always be more expensive due to the designer's name.

In general, the amount you should spend is entirely personal. Consider your budget, how often you plan to wear them, and the quality of the diamond. If you're looking for an everyday pair that you see as an investment, then you should spend more than a pair you only want to wear once.

Camile & Stone is proud to offer affordable diamond earrings because we believe everyone should get to enjoy diamonds.

Are diamond earrings a good gift?

Diamond earrings are always a good gift. Whether for a family member, friend or romantic partner, we're pretty certain anyone would be happy to be gifted a pair of diamond earrings!

Remember that when choosing a pair of diamond earrings for someone, you should consider their personal style. We offer styles including hoop earrings, dangles and drops, earcuffs, and studs, all featuring diamonds at Camile & Stone.

If the person you're gifting doesn't often wear earrings, consider other diamond jewellery, like necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.

Why are diamonds so expensive?

Reasons diamonds are so expensive include:

• Natural rarity: Diamonds come from deep in the Earth's mantle, and the geological process of creating them is lengthy.
• Mining costs: Extracting diamonds from the earth is costly, both financially and environmentally.
• Labour: Extracting diamonds is also a labour-intensive process.
• Market demand: Diamonds are associated with luxury and elegance, which means they're a desirable commodity.
• Investment value: Diamonds are a good investment, tend to withstand inflation, and are considered a store of value. Investors, therefore, often buy diamonds as a tangible asset.
• Monopoly control: Diamond supply is controlled by a few key players alone.

Will water damage my diamond stud earrings?

Water should not cause significant damage to your diamond earrings, as diamonds are highly durable and resistant to water damage. However, other aspects of the earring, like the metal setting, could be damaged by prolonged exposure to water. For this reason, it is best not to swim or shower in diamond earrings and to store them in a cool and dry place.

Diamond earrings may be exposed to water when cleaning. This exposure should not damage them, provided you only use mild soap to clean them, scrub them with a soft toothbrush, and avoid the use of any harsh chemicals that could damage them.

Jewellers tend to offer professional cleaning services if you're unsure of how best to maintain your earrings.

Are diamond hoops still in style?

Diamond hoops never went out of style. Anything delicate and pretty, like diamond-encrusted hoops, tends to remain in style, no matter what other trends are around.

Diamond hoops with encrusting in the hoop itself come in many colours, including white gold and rose gold. We love this style because it offers an updated look on the elegant diamond drop earring. Hoops work very well for a special occasion with an updo or a simple neckline. They may also be worn during the day for lunch events or even just with an elegant and simple outfit.

If you're looking to invest in a pair of diamond hoops, we love small diamond huggies for everyday wear!

When should you not wear diamonds?

Generally, there aren't any occasions where diamonds won't work. There are, however, instances when we would suggest you leave the diamonds at home. These include:

• While swimming to avoid prolonged water exposure
• During physical activity for your own safety and so you don't lose the earrings
• When cleaning your home
• When applying lotions and cosmetics that could damage the earrings
• When in extreme temperature conditions due to the way rapid temperature changes impact metal

Most of the above relate to keeping you and the earrings safe rather than social instances where diamonds are not appropriate.