You need to address four main concerns when you are buying diamond stud earrings. These concerns are called the four C's of diamond buying and they are what determines the quality of the diamond and how much it will cost. The four C's we are referring to are the carat, cut, color and clarity of the diamond.

The carat of a diamond is the actual weight of the stone. The carat is a big factor in the price of the diamond. Obviously, the bigger the carat, the more expensive the diamond stud earrings will be. Considering the fact that there are a wide range of carat sizes to choose from, it is easy to find the perfect carat to fit your needs and your budget.

The cut of the diamond is considered to be its most important feature. This is because the cut of the diamond affects the intensity of the diamond and determines how much beauty it has. Diamonds that sparkle with color and light radiantly reflecting through it is considered to have the perfect cut. If the diamond is dull and lifeless, then the cut has been made too shallow. If the diamond appears to be dark and it does not reflect light, then the cut is too deep.

The diamond cut will be a major factor in determining the price of the diamond. They range on a scale of "fair, good, very good and ideal" with fair being the least expensive and ideal being the most expensive. Most shoppers searching for quality at an affordable price will search for the "very good" diamond cut. It costs a considerable amount less than you would pay for the "ideal" cut, but it is an excellent choice that reflects a good amount of light allowing it to sparkle and shine beautifully.

A diamond has what is called "fire" and the color of a diamond is used to grade the amount of fire each stone has. The "fire" is the amount of rainbow color that is projected from the prism effect the diamond produces. The reason the color of the diamond is used in rating the amount of fire it has is because the less color it has the more "fire" it produces. Diamond "fire" is rated on a scale from D to Z with D being the very best grade found.

The clarity of a diamond will also affect the price and is determined by a rating system that is based on how many flaws the diamond has. These flaws are found on both the surface and the inside of the diamond. A flawless diamond is hard to find and would be the most expensive stone you can buy.

Most diamonds will have blemishes and flaws of some type, but this doesn't mean that you still can't have a good quality diamond. There are many stones with flaws that are very beautiful because the flaws can be so small that you cannot even notice them with the naked eye. Just keep in mind that the more you are able to spend for a diamond, the fewer flaws it will have.

Some of them are so slight that they are not even noticeable with the naked eye. To ensure that you receive the best quality for the price you pay, take the four C's listed here into consideration when you shop for a pair of diamond stud earrings.