Diamond Studs
If you are looking to purchase the perfect diamond studs and give them as a gift to that special someone, consider a fabulous pair of diamond stud earrings. Diamonds have long been considered one of the best gifts to give someone and stud earrings are a classic piece of jewelry. Over the years, they have become a great gift for both males and females. When it comes to diamond stud earrings, there are many great choices. You can find earrings to suit every taste and style.
Tips for Finding and Selecting Diamond Studs Earrings
Diamond studs are an attractive gift - one that is sure to get any lady noticed. Classy and elegant, diamond studs earrings are the perfect gift for any occasion. Before you head off to your local jeweler to buy a pair for the lady in your life, consider the following tips for finding attractive white gold diamond studs for a great price.
There are a variety of diamond studs earrings on the market. Consider the following when making a purchase:
What is the shape of her face? If her face is thin, then a round cut diamond studs will look best. If her face is broader in appearance, then princess cut diamond studs will complement her look. You'll want to match up the right diamond for the right face to give her the right look.
What is her skin tone? The metal setting for the diamond should match her skin tone. White gold or platinum sets off a cool skin tone while yellow gold looks great on a woman with a warm skin tone. Don't settle for a cheap setting either - no diamond should be mounted on anything but a quality background.
Did you find the right setting? The snugger the diamond is against the ear, the better. Crown-style settings push the diamond too far out and away from the ear, lending a gangly appearance, while three- and four-prong martini or basket settings look elegant and refined.
When it comes time to shop for diamond studs, visiting your local jeweler is one choice to help you find a pair that she likes. However, the internet is also a place many men like to shop as nothing beats the convenience or value of shopping online.
Key jewelers, including skc jewelry, have a strong online presence and offer a wide selection of jewelry choices at competitive prices. Low overhead costs mean that the savings are passed on to you. In some cases you will find that the savings can allow you to step up to the next level and purchase earrings with a greater carat weight. The advantage of using a jewelry site like skc jewelry makes perfect sense: you save money and you get more for the money. Besides, you can even create her pair of diamond studs right online!
No matter whether you shop skc jewelry or another retailer, diamond studs are a special gift, one that complements her beauty and something that she will certainly cherish for many years to come.
A favorite gift to give for most any special occasion are diamond studs, earrings which look great and can be worn around the house or while attending a wedding or dinner party. Elegant, refined, and stylish, most women already own a pair of diamond studs but a second or third pair is always welcome. Thanks to the internet, you can shop for diamond studs online and save a tremendous amount of money for the same quality diamonds sold by your mall's jeweler. Please read on for some tips on how to safely shop and save money on your next pair of diamond studs.
The internet has changed the way that people shop as the availability of goods has expanded from local selling to a global marketplace. Truly, you can be living in New York and do your online shopping with merchants who are located in Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles and elsewhere. Lower overhead and stiffer competition has forced prices down, bringing deals to consumers as never seen before.
Even though a website may be selling diamond studs, not all merchants and not all diamond studs are equal. Some things to keep in mind when shopping for diamond studs include:
Types of diamond studs - studs - Princess cut diamonds look great on a woman with a broader face while round diamonds complement the woman whose face is narrow. Choose the setting based on your skin tone, with white gold or platinum enhancing the look of a woman with a cool skin tone and yellow gold matching well with the woman who has a warm skin tone. Visit this skin tone page to determine what your tone is if you are uncertain.
Choice of settings - settings - You'll find plenty of retailers selling diamond studs in a variety of settings, but some settings look much better than others. For example, a crown setting pushes the diamond too far out, giving it a hanging look. Three-prong pave or martini, four-prong basket, or six-prong coronets are well-fitting and look beautiful. Every wedding bride wants the best look on her special day.
Previewing diamond studs - One concern online shoppers have about diamond shopping is previewing the product before making a purchase. Clearly, you cannot hold the studs in your hand but an online merchant such as skc jewelry has 3D images of all of their products. Click on any image and the diamond studs will rotate giving you the same view you would see if you were at your local jewelry store.
Buying your studs - Some online merchants are experienced jewelers, having gained practice working with customers face to face while others are resellers who are simply trying to capitalize on the marketplace. You'll want to deal directly with a professional jeweler who knows diamonds, stocks his own inventory, and offers generous insurance, shipping and return policies. Never purchase jewelry from an unsecured site and be careful when purchasing your diamonds overseas as you may not be able to enjoy the consumer protection you do here.
Diamond studs make every woman feel and look beautiful, offering brilliance and clarity unlike anything else she will wear. Whether purchased for engagement, wedding, birthday or anniversary, she'll always remember your gift and your warm expression of love!
Diamond Pendants
Key Pendants
skc jewelry also offers an exclusive limited-edition selection of diamond key pendants handcrafted with care. Diamond key pendants have become the perfect token to unlock the key to your loved one's heart. What makes our diamond key pendants so unique is that each key represents the metaphor that you are unlocking your loved one's heart which gives way to a treasure and a lifetime of happiness and devotion.
Solitaire Pendants
Solitaire Pendants are classic jewelry pieces, perfect for all occasions. Diamond solitaire pendants are subtle yet shine enough to make a statement. They are timeless keepsakes to add to your jewelry collection and make for sentimental anniversary, Valentine’s Day and birthday gifts.
skc jewelry offers a comprehensive collection of diamond solitaire pendants. Pendants are sold in both white gold and yellow gold and vary in price. Some of our most popular solitaire pendant styles include: Pave Set Frame Diamond Pendants, Pave Bail Diamond Pendants, and the traditional Diamond Pendant. All pendants come with diamonds of different carat weight, cut and clarity.
Pendants
Diamond Pendants are timeless, and can be worn to all occasions. skc jewelry's diamond pendants are subtle yet sparkle just enough to make a statement. They are classic keepsakes to add to your jewelry collection and are wonderful anniversary, Valentine’s Day and birthday gifts.
skc jewelry offers a stunning collection of diamond pendants. Pendants are sold in both white gold and yellow gold and vary in price. Some of our most popular pendant styles include: the traditional Diamond Pendant, Pave Bail Diamond Pendants, and Pave Set Frame Diamond Pendants. All pendants come with diamonds of different carat weight, cut and clarity.
Pearls
Pearls are naturally created by a marine-based organism called a mollusk (otherwise known as an oyster). Natural pearls are extremely rare and hard to find. This is why many of the pearls that are available to consumers today are cultured pearls. In order to produce a cultured pearl one must introduce a grain of sand or a bead within an oyster or a mussel. This will irritate the mollusk, which instigates a response wherein the grain of sand or bead is coated with smooth layers of a substance called nacre. This crystallized element aids in forming the shell that results in giving the pearl its unique coloration and splendor. In order to produce a cultured pearl one must introduce a grain of sand or a bead within an oyster or a mussel. This will irritate the mollusk, which instigates a response wherein the grain of sand or bead is coated with smooth layers of a substance called nacre. This crystallized element aids in forming the shell that results in giving the pearl its unique coloration and splendor.
Cultured whole pearls are grouped by origin. These categories are comprised of four areas:
- Species of mollusks
- Geographical location
- Salt water
- Fresh water
Listed below are the four types of cultured salt water pearls that skc jewelry offers. This select variety of pearls comes from saltwater pearl farms located worldwide.
Akoya pearls originate mainly in Japan and China. The oyster that produces Akoyas has the common name of Pinctada Fucata. These pearls range from two to nine millimeters in diameter, averaging six to seven millimeters. They also display a white appearance with a rose hue. The highest percentage of harvested Akoyas is spherical in shape. Due to the consistent size and shape of the Akoya, we often find that this quality of pearl brings forth perfectly matched strands.
The South Sea cultured pearl is known to Australia, Indonesia, and also the Philippines. The common name for the oyster in these areas is Pinctada Maxima. There are two kinds of Pinctada Maxima; gold-lipped and silver-lipped. While appearing golden, silver, or pale with a satin finish look, they are quite different from the reflective nature of the Akoya. In Australia, South Sea pearls are found in the wild and can range from ten to fifteen millimeters in diameter, averaging thirteen millimeters. Conversely, those found in Indonesia and the Philippines are hatchery-bred and fall roughly two millimeters smaller in size. The South Sea quality tends to be more expensive than that of the Akoya, so grouping them together in large matched strands is less practical. South Sea pearls are more often set into necklaces, rings, and other jewelry designs that require fewer pearls.
A Tahitian cultured pearl comes from the French Polynesian lagoons. Another well-known source of these pearls is the Cook Islands, an area made popular by the television series Survivor. The common name of the oyster that creates the Tahitian is Pinctada Margaritifera (also known as the black-lipped oyster). Producing a wide array of colors such as peacock, aubergine, and pistachio, these pearls range from eight to fourteen millimeters in diameter, averaging nine and a half millimeters. Mixing and matching large Tahitians with the unusual color schemes that are offered can create jewelry that will demand high prices. However, much like the South Sea cultured pearls, the Tahitian quality is more affordable when sold in jewelry that accentuates singles, pairs, or sets.
Similar to the Akoya, the Freshwater cultured pearl is also native to China. However, this pearl does not derive from an oyster and is smaller and less spherical in shape. The color of these pearls can be unique because their color is based upon natural attributes of the mussel as well as the fact that it can be treated or irradiated to achieve a more desired color. The mollusks that produce these pearls are called mussels. The main producer of the Freshwater pearl is the Hyriopsis Cumingi. Small crops of these pearls are produced in Japan, but the majority of the world’s supply of the Freshwater quality comes from China. China can generate up to fifteen times the amount of these pearls when compared to all of the saltwater and freshwater producers combined mainly because a mussel can be harvested more than once, which results in several pearls at one time. Each of those pearls range between four to eleven millimeters in diameter in size. Seeing that there is such a high quantity of this quality it makes the Freshwater a much more affordable option when compared to the other cultured pearls.
Color
Available in a rainbow of colors; pinkish, which is often called rose, silvery white, greenish white, creamy, golden overtones, gray, cognac and black. Color enhancement is considered the norm for both colored and white base pearls.
Size
The diameter of a pearl measured in millimeters. Generally, the larger the pearl, the rarer and more valuable it is to find.
Shape
The more spherical and symmetrical the pearl the more valuable it will be. Baroque pearls, which are any unusually shaped and asymmetrical pearl, can be very attractive and are usually less expensive than round pearls.
Surface
The fewer the spots, discolorations, cracks or blemishes, the more expensive the pearl.
Luster
Luster (Pearl Luster) is the glow and brilliance of the pearl to the human eye. The longer the pearl is left in the oyster to form, the thicker the layer of nacre surrounding the pearl, the higher the luster.
