| Diamond stud earrings just like other jewelry | | | | grooming chemicals. They can be a challenge to |
| come in a variety of different cuts. Round cuts | | | | clean because of the oil buildup from the hair, but |
| are the most favored for stud earrings. They also | | | | a good commercially produced diamond cleaning |
| are popular in emerald cuts and tear drops. The | | | | solution should take care of this problem. |
| cut of the diamond refers to the resulting shape. | | | | As an investment they should be purchased |
| A round cut produces round earrings. Emerald cut | | | | through a reputable jeweler. An appraisal of the |
| ones are square in shape, tear drops pointed at | | | | the earrings can be requested at the time of |
| one end and oval at the bottom. Each cut offers | | | | purchase. If this is going to be a serious financial |
| a different level of brilliance and sparkle. | | | | investment than there should be a certain amount |
| Diamond stud earrings are often not given the | | | | of research done prior to the purchase. For the |
| same attention as say a diamond ring is given. | | | | novice the best place to start with the research |
| The diamonds used in these earrings often are of | | | | effort would be to better understand the value of |
| lower grade diamonds. The clarity of the | | | | a diamond and how diamond stud earrings are |
| diamonds may not be that of a better stone | | | | rated. Of course then deciding on the cut will be is |
| used to be set in a ring or pendant. | | | | the next step and of course deciding on the |
| These should be given the same care that any | | | | weight is another consideration. |
| jewelry receives. Cleaning them can be | | | | These, like other diamonds, are measured in |
| accomplished with a commercial cleaning product | | | | carats. The weight of diamond stud earrings is |
| produced for the care of diamonds. There are | | | | listed in TCW which is an acronym for total carat |
| ultra sonic jewelry cleaners that are also available | | | | weight. When a pair is listed as a ½ TCW |
| that do a great job of cleaning. | | | | this means that each one of them weighs |
| They should never be exposed to harsh chemicals | | | | ¼ carat. |
| to include hair dye, hair spray and other hair | | | | |