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How to choose single diamonds earrings

Published on June 16, 2023

Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti

A classic of all time: solitaire diamond earrings, also called single diamonds earrings.

Simple and elegant, they are a jewel that should always be present in your jewelbox. Here’s how to choose diamond earrings. Diamond stud earrings are every woman’s dream, with the glimmer that lights up any face. A fashion started with queens and ladies of the 16th century, which continues on the Red Carpet with Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Longoria. But, in addition to embellish, diamond studs earrings have another virtue: they can be worn for day to day the day without feeling awkward: although do not go unnoticed these earrings can be discreet. Here some tips for buying best, including a review of the 4 C appropriate to the jewel.

Orecchini di diamante solitario, in oro bianco con chiusura a vite — Solitaire diamond earrings, in white gold with screw closure

Fit

Diamond must sit flat on the lobe and not slant, even slightly, from the ear, otherwise the stone looks down and can’t catch the light. It’s a risk you take with gems over two carats if the earrings are not well designed. Of course, it also depends on the dimension of the ear, but it is crucial that diamond is set in such a way to have the center of gravity back the lobe, in order to have a balanced look.

Orecchini punto luce indossati — Small diamonds earrings worn

Clasp

Butterfly clasps, perfect for smaller earrings, have a drawback: the use is likely to come loose, with the risk of losing the beloved jewel. Safer is the screw back, but also less confortable to put on and remove. There is a third type of back, convex and circular with a special cavities, which blocks the clasp until is pressed to the sides and is therefore the most reliable.

Damiani, orecchino taglio rotondo con chiusura bombata — Damiani, round cut earring with convex closure

Certification

Better to opt for certified stones if it’s diamonds. Basically you buy essentially the gem, the work of the setting is minimal.

The 4 C

Carat It’s important because determines the size and appearance of the earrings. But beware to the differences of the various dimensions to the naked eye: a 2-carat diamond does not seem to be twice the size of a one carat diamond. Not only that, a 0.50-carat stone may appear larger if surrounded by a border of micro-setting diamonds that gives more shine to the ensamble.

Orecchini a bottone Celine, con diamanti — Celine stud earrings, with diamonds

Cut It depends on taste and budget, but round cut is the most popular because with its 57-58 facets reflects more the light, which seems to radiate from the center to the its board and makes the stone more brilliant. Afterwards, as popularity for this kind of jewels, princess and heart cuts. But they required more waste material to obtain the same brightness of the round cut and, therefore, cost more because for equal finished product using larger stones.

Color and clarity Diamonds without inclusions or blemishes are rare and expensive. In the case of diamond studs earrings, it is preferable to give priority to the cut and then the color and then the clarity. Better opt for stones whiter, brighter and then, even if with some internal defect to have the maximum relative value.

Orecchini di diamanti solitario, taglio a cuore — Solitaire diamond earrings, heart cut

Cleaning

Diamonds are a magnet for dust, especially earrings so close to the face and hair, thus more easily in contact with creams and gels. Precisely for this reason must be cleaned at least once a week. Just a little of warm water, mild liquid detergent and a soft brush to make them shine again.

Poche gocce di sapone liquido sono sufficienti — A few drops of liquid soap are enough

Collezione Illusion, orecchini in oro nero 18 carati e diamanti — As29, Illusion collection, earrings in 18k black gold and diamonds

Orecchini con diamanti ognuno del peso di 20,27 carati — Earrings with diamonds each weighing 20.27 carats

Orecchini con diamanti sviluppati in laboratorio Lightbox — Earrings with synthetic diamonds developed in the Lightbox laboratory

5 rules for choosing pearl earrings

Published on April 15, 2023

Campus

Kate Middleton al battesimo del principe Louis

How to choose pearl earrings? To decide, look at what Kate Middleton wore ♦ ︎

Pearls, especially earrings, have always been a must for queens and princesses. When, for example, Prince Louis was baptized, no one was surprised that his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, wore pearl earrings (along with a cream Alexander McQueen dress). The earrings, if you’re curious, were by London jeweler Cassandra Goad and cost £ 4,360. Each pearl features a small diamond set, surrounded by 18K yellow gold. Fun Look: The design of these earrings was inspired by clusters of cauliflower in a Sicilian market.

Cassandra Goad, orecchini Cavolfiore, indossati da Kate Middleton

In short, this is just one example. Pearl earrings are regularly worn on the most diverse occasions. There are those who choose pearls and combine them with jeans or those, like Kate Middleton, who use them as a classic and always fashionable jewel also for official occasions, evenings and ceremonies. According to the International Gem Society, white pearls have a link with innocence and purity. In Asia, pearls are considered a symbol of divinity and a higher power due to the external appearance and circular shape of the gem. However, pearl earrings are not all the same. First of all, pearls can have different shapes, not necessarily circular. And, moreover, pearls also have different colors: from pearly white to shades of gold, green or dark gray.

Meghan Markle con gli orecchini di perle

How to choose pearl earrings

1 Choose earrings with dangling pearls, perhaps in the shape of a drop, if you have a rather round face.

2 Better earrings with button pearls, or clusters like those worn by Kate Middleton, if you have an elongated face.

3 The color of the pearls can also be matched to the skin tone. White or golden pearls for those with fair skin, Tahitian pearls with a gray color or with purple hues for those with brown or dark skin.

4 A pair of pearl earrings can be worn on any occasion as long as it is simple, such as stud earrings. Pendant earrings, perhaps combined with diamonds or other precious stones is better if they are reserved for busy evenings.

5 Matching with the dress: white pearls are neutral and can be combined with any outfit. Colored pearls, on the other hand, are to be considered in all respects as jewels to be coordinated with the color of the dress, such as a scarf or a brooch.

Orecchini pendenti in oro 18 carati e diamanti con due perle South Sea — Jewelmer, orecchini pendenti in oro 18 carati e diamanti con due perle South Sea

Orecchini in oro bianco e perle di Tahiti, diamanti — Schoeffel, orecchini in oro bianco e perle di Tahiti, diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e perle rosa — Coscia, orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e perle rosa

Autore, orecchini della collezione Stars & Galaxies

Yoko London, orecchini con perle di Tahiti e diamanti

tiffany signature pearlsearrings 23100509 870395 ED M — Tiffany Signature, orecchini con perle e diamanti

La regina Elisabetta indossa gli orecchini con perle

Orecchini Hoops in fibra di carbonio, perle — Fabio Salini, orecchini Hoops in fibra di carbonio, perle

Orecchini con tormalina bicolore e perle di Thaiti — Assael, orecchini con tormalina bicolore e perle di Tahiti

Orecchini a forma di grappolo d'uva, con perle, platino e diamanti — Verdura, orecchini a forma di grappolo d’uva, con oro, perle, platino e diamanti

Orecchini di perle con diamanti — Mikimoto, orecchini di perle con diamanti

Suzanne Belperron, orecchini in platino con perle e diamanti, anni Cinquanta

How to wear the stud earrings

Published on September 3, 2022

Campus

Anello e orecchini della collezione Vendôme indossati

Stud earrings: they are back in fashion. Here is how and when to wear the ear studs ♦ ︎

Stud earrings, mon amour. Years pass and the little jewels to be fixed to the lobes never go out of fashion. Indeed, there are those who remember how the icon Jackie Kennedy, although more than 50 years have passed since she was in the White House, is still a teacher of trends. And Jackie often wore button earrings: light, low-profile, discreet. According to the Wall Street Journal, there is a great return of button earrings. Although perhaps the authoritative American newspaper exaggerates when it defines the return of the round earring “the most unexpected new trend in jewelry”.
Who knows if it’s really unexpected. In any case, it is good to know some things about button earrings.

Watch your hair. Of course, the stud earrings are elegant and discreet. But it is useless to wear them if your hair covers them completely. If you have very thick and long hair it is perhaps best to choose larger earrings.

Carolina Herrera, Falling Jasmine tiara e orecchino a bottone in argento placcato oro e smalto bianco

When to wear them. The answer is short: always. The stud earrings are perfect for important occasions, for ceremonies, for the evening, combined with the best clothes.

Meghan Markle al matrimonio della principessa Eugenie con orecchini a bottone

Careful with nickel. The stud earrings have a larger metal surface in contact with the ears than the ring ones. If you suffer from nickel allergies, make sure that the metal of the earrings does not contain this metal.

The shape of the face. While dangling or circle earrings are better suited to certain particular types of face, button earrings have the advantage of being able to be worn almost by anyone. But it is better to consider the effect of the earrings only if you have particularly large ears and pavilions that are not parallel to the head. In short, who has protruding ears.

Also read: How to choose the earrings

Which earrings to choose. The gold ear studs are the classics, perfect for wearing on work occasions. Those with the pearl are more suitable for official occasions, ceremonies, anniversaries. But there are button earrings also with colored stones, suitable for evenings and cocktails, and with the gold of different colors. Finally, there are those who choose to wear them unpaired, different from one ear to another. It’s a fun idea that adapts to a young look and an unconventional atmosphere.

How choose earrings

Published on August 13, 2022

Campus

Grandi orecchini a cerchio ammorbidiscono il viso

Each type of face must be paired with the right earrings. In this article we explain how to choose earrings and match them to the shape of your face ♦

If you plan to give as a gift a pair of earrings (maybe to yourself), think twice before you choose. Not only at the price (of course) and the shape of the jewel (also obvious), but also the kind of face that will accommodate earrings. Not enough that they are aesthetically beautiful when you look them when they are displayed in the store. And it’s not important only even that is just precious. Any form of the face, in fact, must be accompanied by earrings that are required to exploit the wearer. Here, then, four tips on how to match this kind of jewel.
Oval face. Who has expanded cheekbones and a narrow silhouette, with a face oval, it has greater ease in wearing almost any style of earring. But, in reality, are better the earrings not too long, but those that focus attention to the height of the mouth.
Round face. Women with face which tends to be close to a circle, will look better with a longer earrings, which stretch their lines. For example, earrings drop, make more slender contour of the face.

No: un viso tondo non ha bisogno di un orecchino che accentui il perimetro del volto

Heart-shaped face. Narrow chin, wide forehead: women with faces shaped heart-shaped earrings can opt for short and wide earings, with large volume, which helps to expand the part of the face that narrows too quickly.
Square face. Do you have a face with accentuated angles, very outlined? In this case you can choose earrings from the circular shape, a ring, which help to soften with the own curve the corners of the face.

Il matrimonio di Flavia Pennetta e Fabio Fognini — Gli orecchini Minou

Sì: gli orecchini rotondi si accompagnano con un profilo che tende a essere rettangolare

No: persino Sigourney Weaver sbaglia. Con i lineamenti forti meglio orecchini ad anello, che addolciscano i lineamenti

No: un viso già allungato non deve essere sottolineato da pendenti (lasciamo perdere il resto...) — No: un viso già allungato non deve essere sottolineato da pendenti (lasciamo perdere il resto…)

No: con un viso tondo meglio orecchini che allunghino il volto

No: con il mento appuntito meglio orecchini che addolciscano

Match different earrings in 4 moves

Published on December 31, 2020

Campus/Orecchini

Orecchini con diamanti bianchi e neri, rubino

Wear different earrings: you can. Here are the tips on how to wear different earrings with success ♦

Have you lost half of a pair of your favorite or precious earrings and sadly wondered what to do with the surviving earring? Well, you are in luck. On the red carpet, there have been many unmatched pairs of jewels. Not only in the ears of the stars, but also in the shows of big names in French fashion, from Dior to Louis Vuitton to Céline. Fortunately, it is not necessary to be a model or an actress to be able to afford to mix circles, solitaires and chandeliers without inducing others to assume that you have dressed in the dark. Indeed, to have an original look here are four simple tips.

Nina tra nuovole, orecchini Baroque pearls

1 Use the same metal

Gold with gold, silver with silver, copper with copper … better to wear jewelry made with the same metal, even if different shades. Nuances, however, not the colors: in general, it is better not to choose, for example, to wear rose gold with yellow gold. More freedom, however, in the choice of glazes and stones. Everything is simpler, however, if the earrings are small in size: in this case you will notice less possible not nice pairings.

Anita Ko, orecchino spilla con diamanti e orecchino con perla coltivata

2 Long live the contrast

Another way to wear different earrings is to focus on the contrast. For example, punk style along with romantic style. A steel horn or fake tortoise with a classic stone, a safety pin with a pearl, or a skull with a flower. In short, contrasting symbols, shapes that screech, even opposite colors: the important thing is that they notice. But, of course, do a mirror test first: ok to diversity, but the opposites must have a pleasant effect.

Givenchy, orecchino corno in acciaio e orecchino in oro e diamanti

3 Look for singles

Now many jewelry companies also sell single earrings: a good starting point for those who want to wear different earrings and spend less. In this case you can opt for an earring of great value, while on the other ear you can wear a less expensive jewel, provided you know how to combine it well. An piece with a pendant, for example, is fine with another stud earring.

Orecchino in oro giallo e bianco, 160 diamanti bianchi, diamanti neri, 122 zaffiri blu, tsavorite — Federico Primiceri, orecchino in oro giallo e bianco, 160 diamanti bianchi, diamanti neri,
122 zaffiri blu, tsavorite

4 The game of couples

Buy the various sets of fashion jewelry in the big clothing chains and mix them: they are cheap and are designed for this. It’s the easiest way to try a new look. In this case you can wear together, with a strange mix, even very distant brands, such as Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Ferragamo. Monica Battistoni

A sinistra, orecchino di Emporio Armani. A destra, orecchino Ferragamo in oro e zaffiri rosa

Orecchino con diamante baguette — Maria Tash, orecchino con diamante baguette

Orecchino Ogiva Meditation di Lucia Odescalchi

Rayan Storer, orecchino singolo in metallo e cristalli e solitario di diamante

Orecchino della collezione Universe (immagine da Facebook) — Nikos Koulis, orecchino della collezione Universe (immagine da Facebook)

Marion Cotillard con orecchino Chopard nella passata edizione del Festival di Cannes — Marion Cotillard con orecchino Chopard in una passata edizione del Festival di Cannes

coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro. — Coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro

Orecchini Mirto e Leaf — Caterina Murino, orecchini Mirto e Leaf

Orecchini in oro con ametiste, zaffiri e diamanti di de Grisogono

Orecchini in oro, titanio, calcedonio, rodocrosite, 387 zaffiri, 238 spinelli — Arteau, orecchini in oro, titanio, calcedonio, rodocrosite, 387 zaffiri, 238 spinelli

Orecchini Orangerie Diamant — Dior, orecchini Orangerie Diamant

Orecchino a forma di teschio e orecchino a forma di fiore

Pamela Love, orecchino five spike in oro 14 carati e diamante e orecchino a stella in oro

Delfina Deletterz orecchino con bocca in smalto rosso e perla e orecchino con simbolo V per Etsy