I love earrings. Switching them out is an easy way to change your look, even if you don't change too much about the rest of your ensemble. Earrings can be as basic, elegant or whimsical as you want, and you can find super styles for just a few dollars each, and some earring made from semi-precious gemstones aren't a whole lot more expensive. Plan to spend more if your favorite earrings are made from diamonds!
Most of the time I like to show you specific jewelry I've found -- individual items that impressed me. But sometimes I think it's a good idea to group certain types of jewelry by price, and that's what I've done with this collection of diamond earrings. You'll find simple diamond solitaire stud earrings and diamond stud earrings designed with other gemstones. They are all grouped and sorted by price to help you stay within your budget.
You'll love these diamond stud earrings set in either platinum or gold settings. This top picks group includes
round diamonds and
princess cut diamonds of different sizes positioned in
prong,
bezel and decorative settings. Diamond
color and
clarity vary. Although the earrings represent a range of prices, you might be surprised just how affordable many of them are.
Spend a lot, or spend a little, but you don't have to spend a fortune to find a super looking pair of chandelier earrings -- unless you want to. I chose each of these earrings for their looks, so they do represent a wide range of prices. If you like chandeliers, I think you'll be able to find a nice pair for yourself or for a special gift.
There are plenty of stunning dangle earrings to choose from in this collection. A wide variety of gemstones and styles are represented, from boldly colored dangles to decorative drops in pastel hues. Most of the gemstones in this collection of earrings are treated to improve their appearance, but some are synthetic gems that were created in a laboratory. That's okay, they're beautiful and affordable, but read descriptions carefully to be sure you know what you are buying.
Topaz is the November birthstone, but it's a universally popular gemstone. Remember that topaz is nearly always treated in some way to enhance its appearance. Heat is commonly used to change and intensify its color, but coatings can do the same thing. Some treatments are stable, and last forever with proper care, but other treatments are considered temporary. Read descriptions carefully, and ask merchants questions about their jewelry if you're not sure you understand the components used in each piece. That said, I think you'll like the topaz earrings in this collection.
Sterling silver hoop earrings are always in style, but what image comes to mind when you hear the term "sterling silver hoops?" If the first thing you visualize is plain round hoops you definitely need to explore the alternatives. Here are ten unique pairs of silver hoop earrings to get you started.
Garnet is the January birthstone, but this affordable gemstone is popular with people born in all months of the year. Sometimes people assume that all garnets are deep red, and it's true that red variations of the gemstone are what see most often in jewelry. If you want to vary your garnet collection, you'll be happy to know that it exists in other colors, too, such as oranges and shades of green.
