This guide to the top diamond earrings for women is designed to help you make the right choice for yourself or a loved one. Diamond earrings are one of the most special gifts (whether to yourself or someone else) and you want them to be just right.
Aside from ensuring that they are genuine, the other side of purchasing diamond jewelry is choosing the most environmentally friendly option. From diamond studs to diamond hoop earrings, read on to see our top picks and guide you through the buying process.
The History of Diamond Earrings
People have been adorning themselves with jewels since the dawn of time. An appreciation for gemstones isn’t only part of recent history. Their beauty has been admired for not only centuries but thousands of years. Jewelry has long been symbolic of the wearer’s socio-status, culture, religion, and lifestyle. Whether worn to show belonging to a certain group or to set apart, self-decoration is deeply embedded in human behavior.
Archaeologists deem the oldest earrings on record to be over 8,000-years old. The pair were found in Mongolia and shaped into rings from jade. At certain points in Western history, hairstyles would typically cover a woman's ears. This made wearing earrings unnecessary and it wasn’t until the 16th century that they became popular once more. In the 1860s, the South African diamond mines were open and a demand for diamond earrings began to emerge. Diamond earrings have been a particularly popular choice ever since, especially as a gift to a loved one.
What Are The Top Diamond Earrings For Women?
With an array of different types of diamond earrings, over the years these are the three styles that have proven to be the most popular and timeless:
The Best Diamond Stud Earrings For Women
Sometimes classic is best or perhaps you favor a more intricate design. With simple stud earrings, you want them to shine and reflect the light. You don't need to be a diamond expert, just acquaint yourself with the 4Cs to gauge an understanding of diamond grading. This will help you to determine the quality of the stone. One of the ways to shop more sustainably and get more for your money is to buy pre-owned diamonds instead of newly mined or lab-grown diamonds.
These are our top diamond stud earrings:
- myGemma stud earrings
- myGemma Princess cut earrings
- David Yurman Albion earrings
- Effy diamond cluster earrings
- DeBeers Promise diamond earrings
The Best Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women
Lined with small diamonds, pavé hoop earrings create a symphony of shimmer as they catch the light. Huggie earrings sit close the ear, making them comfortable for everyday wear, whereas larger styles have a bolder appearance.
These are our top diamond hoop earrings:
- myGemma Inside Out hoop earrings
- David Yurman Labyrinth hoop earrings
- myGemma diamond huggies
- David Yurman Confetti hoop earrings
- myGemma black diamond huggies
The Best Diamond Drop Earrings For Women
When you’re looking for something more elaborate to complete evening outfits, diamond drop earrings make a statement. These earrings may be designed with small stones for a constellation effect, or they might feature larger, main stones.
These are our top diamond drop earrings:
- Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso star drop earrings
- myGemma rose cut drop earrings
- Chanel Comete drop earrings
- myGemma Cabochon drop earrings
- Boucheron rock & diamond earrings
Where To Buy Diamond Earrings?
Whether you’re looking for black diamond earrings, diamond pavé huggies or classic diamond stud earrings, make sure you’re going to a reliable and reputable seller. One of the best ways to find out if the website or seller is authentic is to check online reviews, such as on TrustPilot.
At myGemma we have expert authenticators and veteran gemologists to ensure we only supply quality, genuine diamond jewelry. As part of the resale market, you can also be assured that our stones are the sustainable choice. With no need for further mining or the pollution created by manufactured lab-grown diamonds, resale is the best solution for the planet.
