Diamond Stud Earrings - Here’s How to Style Them This Holiday Season
Diamonds dazzle for every occasion, but they’re especially perfect to wear for the holidays. Diamond studs are the ultimate accessory because they’re timeless, elegant, go with everything, and sparkle like no other gemstone. Stud earrings are a versatile, minimalist earring design that will never go out of style. They have a diamond or small cluster of diamonds attached to a post that goes through the ear to the earring back. If you’re wondering how to style your gorgeous diamond studs, you’re in luck! We’ve created a style guide that focuses on diamond studs.
Choosing the Right Diamond Studs
No matter whether you’re buying a diamond for a ring or earrings, you’ll want to evaluate each diamond’s quality using the 4 Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight). Cut refers to the shape of the diamond and how well its cut–the cut impacts the stone’s brilliance. Color is the actual color of the diamond and the colorless versions are the highest quality. Clarity refers to the amount of inclusions within the diamond. The lesser inclusions, the better. Carat refers to the size of the diamond. For studs, look at the total carat weight because you’ll buy a pair
Another option for diamond studs is the type of metal. This option impacts the overall look of your diamond studs as well as the price. You’ll commonly see white, yellow, or rose gold as well as platinum. Platinum is typically more expensive than gold, but it’s a hypoallergenic option so is preferred by many.
Occasion and Dress Code
The first step in determining how to style your earrings is to figure out the dress code for the holiday occasion. Is it casual, formal, or more professional? For professional and casual occasions, keep studs simple and keep jewelry to a minimum. For a more formal occasion, you can wear more jewelry and layer on the glitz for the special holiday.
Size Matters
The size of the diamond studs impacts the look and how you style them as well. For example, smaller more modest studs work well for casual and professional occasions. Larger studs are appropriate for a more glamorous formal occasion.
Face Shape and Earring Shape
Round brilliant studs flatter all face shapes–they’re a classic, elegant shape. For rounder faces, consider emerald-cut studs. Other popular diamond stud shapes include princess, oval, and pear. Diamond studs are stunning no matter the shape, so it comes down to personal preferences and what cut you feel looks best.
Metal and Setting Combinations
If you wear a lot of the same type of metal, you’ll want to choose studs in that same metal so that your pieces go well together. If you wear a variety of metals, then you can mix and match or select your favorite metal so that your pieces will all match. This helps when you go to add additional jewelry pieces so that you can have a coordinated look or more of a mix-and-match ensemble. Necklaces, bracelets, and rings will complete your look and add additional glam. Whether you prefer exact matching or a mix and match, that is up to you!
Layering and Mixing Earrings
Studs are such a versatile piece because you can add more earrings for a stacked look if you have multiple piercings. Hoops, chandeliers, huggies, and dangle earrings all pair well with diamond studs. There are also earring jackets that are like an earring add-on if you’d like a more dramatic look. Earring jackets have a hole for the post to go through. Jackets either go in front of the ear lobe or behind it. Then you simply push the post through the hole and then your earring jacket or vice versa.
Hair and Hairstyles
Diamonds are gorgeous and should be seen when you wear them. A great way to showcase your diamond studs is to wear your hair pulled up, half up, or pinned up by the ears so that your glittering earrings are on display. Plus, when your hair is pulled up, it draws attention to your ears, and of course your earrings. A sleek up do pairs well with diamond studs as well. If you have short hair, then your studs will look amazing!
Closing
Diamond studs look stunning no matter what type of metal or cut you choose. They’re a versatile earring that you’ll wear throughout your lifetime. Diamond studs go with everything, are suitable for every occasion, and are a timeless earring choice. Whether you’re attending a casual holiday gift exchange or a formal holiday party, you can style your diamond studs and create the perfect look. When choosing diamond studs, consider the 4Cs as you select your diamonds. You’ll also need to choose the metal so think about the metal you wear most frequently and whether you prefer your jewelry to coordinate or want to mix and match. Remember that the diamond quality and metal will impact the overall look and price of your earrings. The size and style of the studs should match the occasion. Larger, more glitzy studs are more suited for a formal occasion. Small to midsize studs work well for casual and professional situations. If you have a formal occasion, layer on your jewelry–the more sparkle the better! You really can’t go wrong no matter what type of studs you choose. They’re a piece of fine jewelry that will get plenty of wear over the years.
