Diamond Earrings

Choosing the diamonds is only half the decision when buying diamond stud earrings. The setting determines how the diamonds sit against the ear, how much metal is visible, how secure the stones feel, and even how large the earrings appear when worn. Two of the most popular options are basket settings and martini settings. A basket setting surrounds the lower portion of the diamond with a structured metal framework, usually using four prongs. A martini setting is narrower and cone-shaped, most commonly using three prongs so that the diamond appears to sit inside the top of a martini glass. Neither […]