Now finding the perfect diamond stud earrings may take a little looking around. Contrary to popular belief not all diamond earrings are made equal. You will want to consider not only the size and weight of the diamond but also the cut and clarity. You may want to take a little time to learn about diamonds so that you can be confident that you are not paying more than you should for the earrings that you choose.

If you want to give the gift of top quality certified diamond stud earrings you want to look for a stone that is nearly colorless and that have no visible imperfections. Most high end jewelry stores will only carry diamonds such as these. Wonderful stores like Novori are dedicated to bringing you only the best diamonds. They are very choosy in the diamonds they purchase.

And before you make your final purchase be sure that you get a look at both earrings in the pair so that you can make sure that they match in their color and clarity. You do not want to give someone two different earrings, that probably would not go over too well.

You will have the choice of yellow or white gold or platinum. The metal that you choose should be largely dependant on the tastes of your recipient. If it is for your wife or mother you should be able to get a pretty good idea of which they would like the most. One way to look at it is by thinking about what type of jewelry they wear most often. Do they have a lot of yellow gold? If so that may be your best option because she will be able to wear the new earrings will almost all of the current jewelry that she owns.

Then you can move onto the shape of certified diamond stud earring you are interested in purchasing. There are kinds of different shapes and styles to choose from. Here are some of the more popular:

Round

This is your classic diamond shape, generally brilliant cut for the most sparkle

Princess Cut

This cut is square and also has a wonderful sparkle to it

Heart

Heart shaped diamonds are exactly that, diamonds shaped like a heart. This is a very popular choice for all gemstones

Bezel

With this choice you will have your diamonds set into a bezel so that the stone appears to be surrounded by gold or platinum. This is an elegant look and as such it is timeless