How to appreciate a jewel


Diamond Earrings

The word 'diamond' is derived from andiamond clips are for non-pierced ears.
ancient Greek work meaning "impossiblePost earrings use a clutch, nut or some
to tame." Diamonds are one of theother means to support it in the ear.
best-known forms of carbon. They havePost earrings with a solitary diamond at
been used as gems from time immemorialthe end are called stud earrings. Wire
and have a wide variety of industrialearrings like fish hooks and kidney
applications. The popularity of diamondswires use a differently shaped small
increased in the 19th century because ofwire that slips through the pierced ear
improved cutting and polishingto hold the earrings in place. Sometimes
techniques. The quality of the diamonda hook at the back is used as an
is usually judged by the four C's,additional support. In the clip earrings
referring to carat, clarity, color anda hinged clip clasps the earring in the
cut.ear lobe.
Diamond earrings are a personalDiamond earrings vary in style, price
adornment worn attached to the ear lobe.range, size and weight. The diamond may
Egyptians initiated the fashion ofbe set with other diamonds or precious
earrings by first wearing large goldstones like emeralds, rubies and
hoops, which eventually grew smaller andsapphires in yellow, white or red gold,
also contained a pendant. In Babyloniasilver, rhodium or platinum. There are
and Assyria, men used to wear earringsinfant and baby earrings as small as
as a sign of position. The Romans were0.06 carat, which is a 2-millimeter
connoisseurs of earrings set withdiamond in each ear, available for $49.
precious stones. In the 18th century theOn the other hand, some earrings set in
diamond earring became more fashionable,platinum with an 18K princess-cut
and the 19th century witnessed thediamond are priced over $5,000, and can
extensive use of the cameo.be as expensive as $20,000.
Two basic types of diamond earringsElegant and sophisticated, diamond
exist. Diamond post and diamond wireearrings have always been considered a
earrings are for pierced ears, whilefavorite piece of jewelry with women.



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