Even in the most ancient times, when jewels were practically inaccessible to the common people, girls tried to dress up and decorate themselves in every way, what to say about modern society, where jewelry is abundant.
Among all the jewelry earrings are in the greatest demand, and there is not a single girl, in the casket of which there is at least one pair. Earrings decorate, give the dress a slightly different look, and some even shade the eyes.
What can we say about the product with diamonds, which is a luxury item that is not available to every fashionable woman.
Features
Diamonds in any era attracted a lot of attention, and since they became part of jewelry, they have been the subject of many discussions and objects of desire.
Diamond earrings look spectacular and luxurious, no matter what size the stone has - they will always shine noticeably in the ladies' ears.
Let us consider in more detail which models are most popular, to whom which earrings are suitable, how to care for them and how to recognize the authenticity of the product?
Models
The range of earrings is quite wide, so every woman of fashion can choose a stylish pair based on their preferences, suitable even for the most unusual dress.
Carnations
The universal is among all the models, as they are small, neat earrings, which are drilled on one side of the ear and fixed on the other. Elegant carnations can be just metal, and can have a decor in the form of small precious stones.
Fashion trends have made some changes to the usual type of carnations, which are also known as pussets, and small elegant earrings have become much larger in size and bolder in decor. Nowadays, the studs are decorated with large stones, pearls, bows and a scattering of diamonds.
Track
The model has a characteristic name that is fully reflected in the appearance of the product. The fact is that the product is a small narrow rectangle, decorated with a large number of small diamonds, forming a kind of track.
Congo
Congo model looks very beautiful, representing rings of different thickness and diameter - they can be either very small or huge, sometimes even reaching the shoulder line.
Congo has a diverse design, depending on which style of earrings is determined.
The decor in the form of tassels and feathers brings the model closer to the hippie style, and neat beads and a spiral-like design quite coexist within the framework of the classics.
By the way, this particular model in a diverse design is represented in the collections of the Cartier jewelry house. In addition, there are some pretty interesting carnations and simple dangling earrings with decor.
Long
Perhaps the most popular are long hanging earrings. This model has the widest variety, among which you can find earrings for everyday life and parties, and for a solemn appearance.
Geometric
Large products, decorated with many stones, often have the shape of some geometric shapes.The most common rhombus and circle, and the square, rectangle and triangle are extremely rare, only in the collections of famous designers, making unusual jewelry.
Sometimes the long earrings in their design resemble small bunches of grapes, and sometimes the model has a more feminine appearance due to thin iridescent chains, with a small decorative element at the end. The number of such chains on one earring is not limited.
The form
The shape of the earring is another feature that distinguishes one model from another. Forms can be different, and each of them has its own features and advantages. Sometimes, along with the shape of the product, its character is also determined, so it is worth being careful with the choice.
Malinka - a popular model since the times of the USSR, has this name, because the shape of the decorative element, decorated with a scattering of diamonds, resembles a raspberry berry. These earrings look discreet, but very elegant.
Very interesting look earrings - butterflies, creating a feeling of lightness, summer heat and girlish mischief. A model of this form will suit feminine ladies, filled with energy, luminous and romantic girls.
The drop shape is quite common in the manufacture of volumetric models, where droplets resembling tears are bonded to each other, forming a suspension. Most often, "grape clusters" and models in the form of a rhombus are made of precisely such details.
Such models are also called chandeliers, because of the large number of decorative pendants.
Popular products in the form of flowers. It may be small roses, funny seven-color flowers or elegant lilies, on the petals of which adorn small diamonds.
The models in the form of different birds, animals and reptiles look very unusual and look very popular this season. Depending on individual preferences and character traits, you can choose a more attractive or more extravagant product.
Fastener type
The earrings differ in the type of fastener, which must be strong, protecting the product from loss, because it will be rather offensive if the diamond jewelery is imperceptibly lost.
The most reliable - English clasp, consisting of a small hook, threaded into the ear and foot with a hole, grasping and holding the hook. A guarantee of reliability of such a lock is a click, which is heard when it is fastened.
If the sound is strong, then the product is in excellent condition, but if there is a quiet, barely noticeable click or there is no one at all, you should think about the serviceability of the fastener.
The French lock is no less reliable, since the fixation is ensured by the presser foot, which is inserted into a special eyelet. It is very important that the earrings with such a lock are made of solid metal that is not deformable.
The Italian clip lock fastened in the ear thanks to a special thin pin and clip mechanism is less reliable and practical. Such a model is quite easily removed, despite the pin, threaded into the ear.
The lock of carnations is presented in the form of a pin with a special fastener. There are also options for locks, such as bracket, loop and even a pin.
Materials
The materials used to make earrings are quite diverse, you can find a lot of options for luxury or more budget products that are quite suitable for the cost of middle-income girls.
But still, with regards to models with diamonds, it should be noted that they are made exclusively from precious metals, which ensure reliable fixation of stones and durability of the product itself.
Metal
Gold earrings look just luxurious, but not all gold is of high quality and suitable for making jewelry. The quality of gold is determined by the breakdown.The most common sample in jewelry is 585 and 750; it is such gold that is the highest quality and most suitable for jewelry purposes.
Earrings can be made of classic yellow gold, have a more subtle look if white gold is used and more romantic when using pink. And some products, and all, are made of combined gold.
Such models have a higher cost, but also look incredibly sophisticated due to combinations of precious metals of different colors.
Silver products are also popular, but this material is rarely used when it comes to diamond earrings, because it is peculiarly soft and easily deformed. But silver is very often used to make parts that complement gold earrings.
The most expensive, as well as the most durable and possessing the greatest number of advantages, are platinum diamond earrings. Platinum is also often used in alloys of white gold, so that it has the appropriate shade.
Stones
Of course, the main decoration of luxury earrings is diamonds, but there are several varieties of them, each of which deserves a separate attention. In addition, diamonds are very profitably and interestingly combined with other precious stones.
With other stones
For example, with sapphires, the traditional shade of which is considered deep blue. This model will look great on dark-haired girls with blue and gray-blue eyes, shading them. Sparkling sapphire looks very impressive, surrounded by the shine of diamonds.
But diamond earrings with emeralds will be an excellent choice for brown-haired women with green and brown eyes. The shade of a stone will emphasize a bright hair color and will harmonize perfectly with the color of the eyes.
The pearl earrings decorated with small diamonds are luxuriously looked. Such a model is most often made of platinum or white gold, since pearls are not always combined with classic yellow.
Earrings made of yellow gold with topaz, around which is located a scattering of small diamonds, are perfect for light-eyed blondes and girls with light brown hair. The blue tint of the stone will add to the image a feeling of lightness and tranquility.
For passionate, extravagant natures, preferring emancipation and sensuality in clothes, there are many different versions of models of earrings with rubies and diamonds. Rubin speaks about the social status of the girl, because even in more ancient times this stone was a favorite adornment of the beautiful representatives of the aristocracy.
Diamond types
A classic diamond has a silvery shade, obtained as a result of its facets playing under the influence of a sunny color. Natural stone has no turbidity, always sparkles, and is easily distinguishable from fakes.
Earrings with classic large white diamonds will certainly make a splash at any party where you appear. The product will not only complement any image, making it more elegant, but also tell others about the sophisticated taste of the girl.
Earrings with large stones can be presented in the form of studs, as well as in the form of large long products.
Small stones are rarely used for self-decoration, unless, of course, we are not talking about the “Track” earrings model, more often small stones are used in combination with larger diamonds or other types of jewelry.
Quite an interesting model - earrings with a dancing diamond. The stone is in a certain weightlessness, thanks to a special technology of fasteners, and therefore the effect of such an unusual dance is created.
In addition to all the above options, there is also an equally beautiful model of earrings with cognac and black diamonds. These products look unusual and very luxurious.
Models by age
Earrings models can be selected by age.For example, for young girls suitable small carnations in the form of hearts, flowers and animals.
Larger and volumetric models are suitable only for adult ladies
Manufacturers
Many jewelry houses are engaged in the development of new models and the production of diamond earrings. Some of them are luxury products, while others take into account a wider range of buyers belonging to the middle class.
Chopard
The creator of the great brand has achieved world fame only in twenty-four years, without having a special education and support of rich parents, because he came from an ordinary family of farmers.
Louis-Ulysses Schopar started his business from creating masterpieces in the world of watches, making a real sensation. Even the most distinguished persons from all over the world dreamed of possessing the product he created. This is how the “Shopard” brand appeared, which, over time, began to produce not only watches, but also diverse jewelery products.
The earrings of this brand have a very sophisticated and feminine appearance.
The models are divided into several collections, reflecting a certain stylistic theme, but only the products of two of them have a diamond decor, namely: Happy Diamonds and Ice Cube.
Sokolov
The brand began its existence back in 1993 and from the very beginning specialized in the production of jewelry. The creators of the company are the Sokolov family, Aleksey and Elena, and the design of the first jewelery was designed personally by Aleksey.
Initially, an exclusively domestic brand was widely developed and now the retail distribution network is located in many countries of the world, including Switzerland.
Earrings brand Sokolov represent something surprisingly sophisticated and delicate, but at the same time bright, inspiring and unusual. The range is incredibly wide, which allows you to choose earrings for any event and for every taste.
Fashion trends
Earrings in the modern world are very popular, which is not surprising, since no image can do without stylish ear jewels. But it is important to choose not just a beautiful couple, but also the appropriate trend of fashion trends.
Many girls prefer not to purchase the product from well-known brands, but to have exclusive earrings made to order. The model in a single copy will be puzzled by others and will cause enthusiastically - envious glances.
In the fashion still remain the classic studs of both small and large size. This model is in no way inferior in design to many others, but in many respects surpasses other models in convenience and practicality.
But branded products should not be written off. Every girl wants to get beautiful diamond earrings with a big name, the design of which was developed in the most famous jewelry houses.
How to choose?
- You should not choose such an expensive product messy, you need to pay close attention to this process.
- Especially worth exploring the authenticity of the product and its quality. In the presence of scuffs and chips, you should abandon the purchase, since it is absolutely certain that it will be a cheap fake.
- It should examine in more detail how to detect fake stones.
- Otherwise, you should choose earrings based on individual preferences, the case in which they will be worn and the type of face.
Who is this or that model suitable for?
Many models, of course, provides a rich choice and the corresponding demand, but every girl should know which product should be chosen for her. The thing is that the earrings are in close proximity to the face, so they can play a significant role in the visual adjustment of the oval.
For example, small carnations are universal and suitable for almost everyone, since they have no effect on the oval of the face. But the large round models fit slim girls or young ladies with a light full body.
Girls with very curvaceous shapes should choose studs of an unusual and asymmetrical shape, without smooth, rounded lines, in order to divert the emphasis from a round full face, attracting attention with unusual earrings.
Girls with a full face are also suitable for models of earrings with prevailing vertical lines, for example, long, with a large number of chains, sharp and sharp outlines and many straight lines in the decor.
Slender ladies with sharp features perfectly fit rings and round earrings, which will help soften the outlines a little. And pretty girls with a soft oval face and mouth-watering cheeks should turn their attention to large drop earrings.
How to distinguish from fakes?
A product purchased in a good jewelry store does not need any special ways to determine authenticity, since the package contains the relevant documents certifying the quality of gold and the authenticity of the diamond.
If the purchase was made with the hands or in a pawnshop, you should carefully examine the earrings in order to make sure for sure. And what should be paid attention to first of all:
- The stone must have a bright luster, obtained by a high degree of refraction;
- Brilliant, has transparency, but through it you can hardly see anything. If the outlines of objects are seen through the stone, most likely you have a fake;
- The cut of a real diamond is not visible through the stone;
- The diamond has a double refraction effect;
- A real diamond of good quality does not have a rainbow glow, its reflections can be in different shades of gray;
- Brilliant perfect and symmetrical on all sides. If there are any chips and defects in the form - this is definitely a fake;
- To determine authenticity, you can breathe on the stone. If it stays clean and does not sweat - the diamond is genuine, if turbidity appears - fake;
- A genuine solid diamond is not visible in the water;
- It is possible to determine the authenticity of a stone by weight, comparing the result with the corresponding table;
- A real diamond is always only in a branded frame, that is, earrings must necessarily have a sample;
- With ultraviolet exposure, a genuine diamond gives off a blue glow;
- This diamond leaves cutting marks on the glass and is not deformed by sandpaper.
How to clean?
With prolonged daily use, even diamond earrings can lose their pristine brilliance, since the sebum secreted by the skin deposits on the product, making it dimmer. To return the product shine it is necessary to clean it. But how can this be done at home?
There are several fairly simple ways:
- In any jewelry store you can purchase a jewelry cleaning kit, and then proceed with the accompanying instructions;
- Diamond earrings can be easily cleaned at home with the help of liquid soap, warm water and a soft bristled toothbrush. You should not choose a hard brush, so as not to injure the metal;
- You can use any cleaning products that are available at hand. Suitable, for example, liquid for washing tiles or windows;
- For cleaning, you can also use a solution of soda, hydrogen peroxide or ammonia;
- Jewelry is easy to clean with ordinary vodka.